SESSION 7: Discovering the Bottom Line

Startup & Ongoing Needs, Fixed & Variable Costs, Break-Even Point

CO.STARTERS Worksheets & Tools

Digital Break-Even Spreadsheet
Plug in the numbers and let the spreadsheet do the calculations for you.

Startup Costs

Calculate Startup Costs Before Applying for Small Business Loans
Find out why these calculations could be critical to acquiring funding.

How to Estimate Startup Costs
Entrepreneur Tim Berry’s advice on accurately estimating your business’ startup costs.

Estimating Startup Costs for a New Business
This blog provides another perspective on figuring out your initial costs.

Fixed vs. Variable Costs

How Can a Business Reduce Fixed Costs?
Fixed costs are those things you have to pay month to month, no matter what. Even though they have to be paid, this blog post gives some tips on lowering fixed costs.

The Difference Between Fixed and Variable Costs—Explained
Dividing up your costs can be confusing. This article articulates the difference between the two main kinds of costs you’ll be dealing with.