Know your numbers before you start
Startup guides
Practical UK guidance to plan a budget, set prices and understand your business numbers.
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.
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