Where to begin vol. 12

A-l Bookkeeping
Budget Analysis

Startup Costs
Business License $ 25.00
Ficticious Business Name * 20.00
Office Supplies $ 75.00
Velio Bind Equipment $ 130.00
Business Cards $ 45.00
How-To Book $ 69.95
QB Pro Advisor $ 400.00
Checking Account S 9.00 (monthly)
Phone Line $ 25.00 (monthly)
Cell Phone $ 39.00 (monthly)
P.O. Box (6 months) $ 40.00
Ten Key- $ 70.00
Desk $ 250.00
Computer $1250.00
Internet Access * 29.95 (monthly)

Total Expenses $2477.90

Like millions of households, you probably already have your own computer and desk, so an average or accurate assumption of your initial startup costs are a minimal $978. Not bad for an investment that you have control over, is it?

This budget is just a general assumption of startup costs: also consider location and inflation expenses.