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Startup costs: understand the full opening budget.

Separate equipment and fitout, pre-opening expenses, working capital, and the cash you want to retain.

Cafe opening preparations with a premises sketch, tools, unpacked supplies and a separate ochre folder.
A cafe opening illustrates the distinction between equipment, setup expenses and cash kept available. Other businesses need different premises and equipment.

What this topic covers

  • Defined uses of startup cash
  • Spending versus retained reserves
  • The quotes and timing to check
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Startup Costs · Food & Beverage

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