Startup Costs Worksheet

Yes, the startup costs worksheet is completely free, but you’ll need to create a free Upmetrics account to access it. Once inside, you’ll get full access to editable tables, automatic cost calculations, funding sections, surplus/deficit tracking, and helpful cost guidance notes—all at no charge.

Your startup budget should cover both one-time expenses and recurring costs:

• One-time cost: Equipment, registration, legal, website, branding
• Recurring cost: Rent, utilities, salaries, software, marketing

Not at all. The worksheet is designed for beginners, even if you’ve never used Excel before. All the labels are self-explanatory, and built-in formulas do the math for you. You’ll be able to create a clean, accurate startup budget without any finance background.

A startup cost worksheet helps you avoid financial surprises by giving you a complete view of your initial expenses. It ensures you’re planning with realistic numbers, which is critical for securing funding or bootstrapping responsibly.