Startup Costs Worksheet

This worksheet is for anyone building a business plan and mapping early expenses. It gives you a simple table for start-up costs with columns for Item, Category, Cost, Paid by, and Notes. Example rows include Oven and mixer, Shop fit-out, and Working capital, so you can capture equipment, premises, and cash needs in one place.

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Use it to list each one-off cost, mark whether it is paid by the owner, loan, or grant, and add notes where needed. As you fill in the costs, the total supports your funding request and helps you show how much money the business needs before opening.

Good for

List one-off startup expenses
Support a funding request
Track owner, loan, or grant payments

Tip: Print one copy for planning, then keep a second copy for lender or grant notes.

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