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Business Startup Cost Calculator
Plan startup costs, monthly burn, and runway before you launch.
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This is a planning estimate, not legal or financial advice.
Calculator
Results update as you type
Runway cost
$3,600.00
Total startup cost
$6,100.00
Example
If you have $2,500.00 in setup costs and $1,200.00 monthly burn for 3 months, the startup budget reaches $6,100.00.
Formula
The math behind the result
Total startup cost = one-time costs + monthly burn x runway months.
How it works
A clean flow from input to answer
- 1Enter your one-time launch costs.
- 2Add your monthly burn and runway months.
- 3Review the total budget needed before launch.
FAQ
Common questions
What counts as one-time costs?
Equipment, website build, setup fees, legal setup, and other launch costs that happen once.
What is monthly burn?
It is the money you spend each month before the business becomes self-sustaining.
Why does runway matter?
Runway tells you how much cash you need to survive until revenue starts covering costs.
Can I use this for side projects?
Yes. It works for side businesses, small launches, and solo projects.
Should I include ads?
Yes, if ads are part of your launch budget or operating costs.