Cut list

What not to buy before first sale

Before you spend on polish, tools or ads, check which purchases help you reach a paying customer.

Find what to delay

Delay anything that does not reduce first-sale risk

Many early purchases feel productive because they make the business look real. StartupCostCheck helps separate necessary costs from nice-to-have costs.

Common delay candidates

Paid ads before offer response, long software subscriptions, premium branding packages and equipment that can be rented or borrowed.