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STARTUP EXPENSES
Melissa Compton, LLC
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A NOTE BEFORE USING THIS WORKSHEET
Nearly everyone who has ever started a business has underestimated costs and then faced the danger of running with inadequate capital reserves. The key to avoiding this pitfall is to adopt a rigorous approach to your research and planning. Our Startup Expenses template will guide you through the process.

BEGIN BY ESTIMATING EXPENSES
What will it cost you to get your business up and running? The key to accuracy here is attention to detail. For each category of expense, draw up a list of everything you will need to purchase. This will include both tangible assets (for example, equipment, inventory) and services (for example, remodeling, insurance). Then determine where you might purchase these goods or services. Research more than one vendor; i.e.: comparison shop. Do not look at price alone; terms of payment, delivery, reliability, and service are also important. 		Links to the tools I personally use and love. These are affiliate links and I may receive a small commission should you purchase using one of these links. Thank you for your support!
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STARTUP EXPENSES
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WEBSITE AMOUNT
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Domain$0.00
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Hosting - Bluehost$300.00https://melcompton.com/recommends/bluehost/
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Web Development - Newspaper12$75.00
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WP Forms$99.00
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WP SMTP$49.00
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Akismet Spam Protection$10.00
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Total$533.00
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SOFTWARE AMOUNT
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Mail Chimp$13.00
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Microsoft 365$12.50https://melcompton.com/recommends/microsoft-365-business/
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Canva$125.00
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AI Assistant - Rightblogger$29.99https://melcompton.com/recommends/rightblogger/
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Adobe$9.99https://melcompton.com/recommends/adobe/
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Filmora Video Editing - Filmstock$13.00
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Filmora Video Editing - Main$79.99https://melcompton.com/recommends/wondershare-filmora/
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TubeBuddy$145.00https://melcompton.com/recommends/tubebuddy/
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Thirsty Affiliates$79.50https://melcompton.com/recommends/thirsty-affiliates/
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Yoast SEO$99.00
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Total$606.97
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OPERATING EXPENSES AMOUNT
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UPS Store$350.00
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LLC Insurance$400.00
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Business License SOS$150.00
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Total$900.00
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HARDWARE AMOUNT
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Computer$1,000.00https://melcompton.com/recommends/amazon-main-page/
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Headphones/Microphone$219.00
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Behringer Box$150.00
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Total$1,369.00
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ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL EXPENSES AMOUNT
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Advertising$0.00
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Signage$0.00
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Printing$0.00
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Travel$0.00
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Other/additional categories$0.00
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Total$0.00
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OTHER EXPENSES AMOUNT
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Other expense 1$0.00
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Other expense 2$0.00
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Total$0.00
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GRAND TOTAL$3,408.97
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