StartupCostCheck Glossary
What is Buy-now list?
A buy-now list contains only the items and services required to complete the first paid job safely, legally and to an acceptable standard.
Why it matters
Starting often feels like permission to buy everything a mature business might use. A buy-now list narrows spending to what the first customer actually requires. That protects runway while preserving the basics needed to deliver credible work.
How to use it
- Tie every item to a step in delivering the first paid job.
- Keep legal, safety and required insurance costs on the list.
- Remove upgrades that only improve comfort or appearance.
- Price the final list using current quotes.
StartupCostCheck creates a buy-now list from the costs and service details you enter. The free check pairs it with a delay list so the boundary stays clear.
Short definitions of the money words behind a safe business start: runway, burn, risk budget, what to buy now and what to delay.
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