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Worksheet #9 |
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Start-up Capital |
Use
the following start-up cost categories
to make an itemized list with a high and low cost estimates for each item.
1) LEGAL
2) RESEARCH
& DEVELOPMENT
3) FURNITURE,
FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT
4) LAND &
BUILDING
5) REMODELING
& IMPROVEMENTS
6) PREPAIDS
& DEPOSITS
7) INVENTORY
8) PERSONNEL
9) CASH
10) LIVING EXPENSES
11) CONTINGENCY
FUNDS
12) OTHERS
| MyBusiness Plan - The Total of Capital Requirements you calculate on this worksheet will be entered in the chart at the bottom of Worksheet#10. Worksheet#10 is included in your Business Plan Website as a page linked to your home page. You may choose to use any or all of this Worksheet#9 data in your Business Plan Website. |
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A. Identify start-up cost categories. This list is an organization that is typical. You can use any categorization or organization that makes sense to you and your readers for your particular business. Remember, it is your audience that you want to communicate with. Categories include: |
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| 1) LEGAL: |
High
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Low
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| copyrights |
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| trademarks | ||
| retainers | ||
| incorporation fees | ||
| fictitious business name | ||
| advertise dba | ||
| business license | ||
| seller's permit | ||
| accountant |
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| lawyer | ||
| others
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Subtotal |
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2) RESEARCH
& DEVELOPMENT: |
High
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Low
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| patents | ||
| prototypes | ||
| product testing | ||
| test marketing | ||
| salaries | ||
| materials | ||
| marketing research | ||
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Subtotal
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| 3) FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT: |
High
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Low
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| safe | ||
| cash registers | ||
| cleaning equipment - vacuum, mops/buckets, floor polisher, etc. | ||
| computers,
fax, telephone system, answering machine, modem |
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| trucks | ||
| benches, tables, chairs, desks | ||
| shelving, cabinets |
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| file cabinets |
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| music system | ||
| copy machine |
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| microwave, refrigerator,
coffee maker |
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| typewriters | ||
| time clock | ||
| window displays | ||
| hand truck | ||
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Subtotal
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| 4) LAND & BUILDING: |
High
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Low
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| plans | ||
| permits | ||
| construction | ||
| mortgage - down payments, fees | ||
| property taxes/triple net | ||
| lease | ||
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Subtotal
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| 5) REMODELING
& IMPROVEMENTS: |
High
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Low
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| parking lots |
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| alarm system | ||
| sprinkler system, fire doors | ||
| landscaping |
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| water, electrical, lighting | ||
| restrooms/handicap |
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| HVAC - heat, ventilation, air conditioning | ||
| installation fees | ||
| floor, wallpaper |
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| curtains, pictures, decorations | ||
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Subtotal
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| 6) PREPAIDS & DEPOSITS: |
High
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Low
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| rent | ||
| taxes | ||
| insurance |
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| credit with suppliers | ||
| public utility deposits | ||
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Subtotal
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| 7) INVENTORY: |
High
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Low
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| investment in inventory | ||
| delivery |
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| storage | ||
| insurance | ||
| special packing or packaging | ||
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Subtotal
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| 8) PERSONNEL: |
High
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Low
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| worker's compensation deposit | ||
| worker's compensation
insurance |
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| training, seminars, workshops | ||
| 1-2 weeks practice, on the job training | ||
| set up costs and wages | ||
| recruitment costs | ||
| retainers | ||
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Subtotal
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| 9) CASH: |
High
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Low
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| Working Capital |
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| Expansion Capital | ||
| cash register
drawers |
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| petty cash fund | ||
| minimum balance in checking | ||
| cash collateral used for loan | ||
| 10) LIVING EXPENSES: |
High
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Low
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Subtotal
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| 11) CONTINGENCY FUNDS: |
High
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Low
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| 1-3 months operating
expenses |
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| emergency fund |
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Subtotal
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| 12) OTHERS: |
High
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Low
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| pre-opening advertising | ||
| security | ||
| office supplies | ||
| signs | ||
| insurance (see
worksheet) |
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| telephone system | ||
| moving/relocation - personal or business | ||
| graphic artist - ads, logos | ||
| business cards |
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| others | ||
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Subtotal
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High
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Low
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Total
Capital Requirements:
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| Start Up Costs |
High
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Low
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| 1) LEGAL | ||
| 2) RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | ||
| 3) FURNITURE,
FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT |
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| 4) LAND & BUILDING | ||
| 5) REMODELING & IMPROVEMENTS | ||
| 6) PREPAIDS
& DEPOSITS |
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| 7) INVENTORY |
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| 8) PERSONNEL |
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| 9) CASH | ||
| 10) LIVING EXPENSES | ||
| 11) CONTINGENCY FUNDS | ||
| 12) OTHERS |
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Total
Start-up Capital Needed:
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