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Tell us what you want to estimate
Start with your business or service and choose which costs you want to work through.
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What does it cost to deliver this service once?
Think about one client and one delivery of this service.
You do not need perfect numbers.Start with your best verified estimate and update it later.
Include costs you only pay because you are delivering this particular service, such as materials, printing, transport, freelancer support or equipment hire. Do not include rent, internet, salaries or other regular monthly business expenses here.
Where can I find these numbers? Check supplier invoices, receipts, quotations, freelancer invoices or recent bank transactions.
Where can I find these numbers? Check supplier invoices, receipts, quotations, freelancer invoices or recent bank transactions.
CostQuantityCost per unitTotal
Estimated direct service costMUR 0
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What does your business normally cost to run?
Add regular expenses your business pays whether or not you deliver this particular service.
Use monthly equivalents.The estimator will convert quarterly and yearly costs for you automatically.
Include regular costs such as rent, utilities, salaries, software, marketing, accounting and insurance. Do not repeat direct service costs here.
Where can I find these numbers? Check recent bank statements, rent agreements, payroll records, subscription invoices and supplier bills. If an amount changes each month, use a reasonable recent monthly average.
Where can I find these numbers? Check recent bank statements, rent agreements, payroll records, subscription invoices and supplier bills. If an amount changes each month, use a reasonable recent monthly average.
ExpenseAmountFrequencyMonthly equivalent
Estimated monthly business expensesMUR 0
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Your estimated business costs
Review your working estimates before deciding what to do next.
These are working estimates, not formal accounts. Where possible, compare them with bank statements, invoices or accounting records.