Course: Why businesses borrow money
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Vanessa assesses her startup costs
Vanessa has found the perfect commercial kitchen space. She’ll owe a security deposit before moving in, but thankfully, the space includes all necessary culinary equipment, which saves her a lot of money.
She has to stock up on basic inventory like bottles, labels and ingredients, in addition to getting her food safety and handling certificates from the state. She also wants to start selling at local farmers markets, so signage will be essential. Take a look at her startup costs in the table below.
