How Much Money Do I Need to Start My Small Business?

Calculating START UP COSTS FOR A SMALL BUSINESS: If you're thinking of STARTING A BUSINESS, a START-up costing sheet can help you determine how much MONEY YOU NEED TO START. It can also help you find the right amount of finance and determine how much MONEY YOU NEED TO INVEST FROM OTHER SOURCES.An overview will be provided to help you assess what should be considered when determining your initial start-up costs. ABOUT THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) makes the American dream of BUSINESS OWNERSHIP A REALITY. As the only go-to resource and voice for SMALL BUSINESSES BACKED BY THE STRENGTH OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS WITH THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO START AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES. It delivers services to people through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov [http://www.sba.gov].  SBA Boise District Office  S_erving Southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon_ _ 380 E Parkcenter Blvd, Suite 330   _ _ Boise, Idaho 83706_  (208) 334-9004 | workshops@sba.gov  www.sba.gov/id [http://www.sba.gov/id]                _ _