Adjustable office chairs
Compare seat height, lumbar adjustment and dimensions. A chair should suit your desk and the time you spend seated.
Compare on Amazon UK ↗ (affiliate link, opens a new tab)Know your numbers before you start.
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Free, simple calculators to help you understand startup costs, plan your expenses, set profitable prices and make confident business decisions.
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Your next chapter, in numbers
Estimated startup funding
£5,665GBPOne-off costs£2,750
Working capital£2,400
Contingency£515
An example, ready for your numbers.
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A clearer starting point.One calculation at a time.
A little clarity goes a long way
Five tools. Better business decisions.
From your first idea to your next price review, start with the numbers that matter.
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Startup Cost Calculator
Build your launch budget, allow for running costs and see the funding you need.
Open calculator 02Profit Margin Calculator
Understand profit per unit, compare margin with markup and find a target selling price.
Open calculator 03Break-Even Calculator
Find the monthly sales volume needed to cover your fixed and variable costs.
Open calculator 04Freelance Rate Calculator
Turn your income goal and realistic billable time into hourly and day rates.
Open calculator 05Business Expense Calculator
List recurring costs and see monthly, annual and category totals in one place.
Open calculatorHow it works
From a question to a clearer plan
01
Choose your calculator
Start with costs, pricing, sales targets or your own time.
02
Make the numbers yours
Replace the examples with realistic figures. Results update instantly.
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Take the next step
Read the assumptions, compare scenarios and print your results free.
Built for your working life
Small business. Important decisions.
Starting something new
See the equipment, launch costs and cash reserve your idea needs before making commitments.
Working for yourself
Set a freelance rate that accounts for business expenses and the hours you can actually invoice.
Growing a small business
Review recurring costs, understand margins and check the sales volume needed to cover overheads.
Buy with a plan
Business essentials, thoughtfully chosen
Useful categories for your workspace. Start with what you need and check the full cost before buying.
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External monitors
Check screen size, resolution, connections and whether your laptop can drive the display.
Compare on Amazon UK ↗ (affiliate link, opens a new tab)Keyboards and mice
Choose a layout and connection you can use comfortably. Check device compatibility and replaceable batteries.
Compare on Amazon UK ↗ (affiliate link, opens a new tab)Practical knowledge
A useful place to begin
Starting up
How Much Does It Cost to Start a Small Business in the UK?
Build a budget around the business you intend to run, separating launch spending from the cash needed afterwards.
Read the guide ↗BudgetingHow to Calculate Your Startup Budget
Turn supplier quotes and monthly bills into a usable launch budget, then test the uncertain assumptions.
Read the guide ↗PricingHow to Price Your Products or Services
Use costs, capacity and customer value to build a price you can explain and test.
Read the guide ↗PricingUnderstanding Profit Margin vs Markup
The same profit produces two different percentages. Learn which denominator each calculation uses.
Read the guide ↗Business planningHow to Calculate Your Business Break-Even Point
Work out how much you need to sell, then check that the volume is realistic for your business.
Read the guide ↗Keep your plan together
Optional tools for the next step
The calculators are always free. Take your planning further with editable files.
One-time digital download
Startup Budget Spreadsheet
An editable Excel workbook to plan one-off costs, monthly spending, working capital and your funding target.
£7Explore the pack ↗One-time digital downloadBusiness Startup Planning Pack
A practical set of editable planning tools to take your business from an idea to a costed launch.
£19Explore the pack ↗Good questions
Before you get started
Are the calculators really free?
Yes. All five calculators, their results and printing are free, with no account required. Optional digital products are separate.
Are my numbers saved?
No. Calculator values stay in your current page memory. Print your results before leaving if you want to keep a copy.
Who are these tools for?
Startups, freelancers and small businesses. GBP is the default, and the guides use UK examples.
Can I rely on the results for tax or funding decisions?
The tools provide estimates based on your inputs and stated assumptions. Check important decisions with an appropriately qualified adviser.
How is the site funded?
We may earn commissions from clearly labelled Amazon affiliate links. Optional digital planning products also support the site.