Cost of Doing Business Calculator
Calculate all costs of running your business to set prices that actually make profit. Include every expense so nothing gets missed.
How the Cost of Doing Business Calculator works
Enter all business costs: materials, labor, rent, utilities, insurance, marketing, administrative expenses, and loan payments. Calculate total monthly costs and minimum pricing.
Many businesses fail because they don’t know their true total costs. Calculate everything to set prices that cover all expenses plus profit.
How it works
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Many small businesses fail because owners don’t account for all their costs when setting prices. Calculating every expense – from materials to rent to loan payments – ensures your pricing actually generates profit instead of slowly draining your savings.
You have two options: use the calculator above for complete cost analysis, or follow this guide to calculate your true total business costs.
All Business Cost Categories
| Cost Type | What It Includes |
|---|---|
| Direct Costs | Materials, supplies, labor directly making the product |
| Overhead Costs | Rent, utilities, insurance, admin salaries, marketing |
| Financial Costs | Loan interest, credit card fees, bank charges |
Complete Cost Calculation
Here’s how to capture every business expense for proper pricing.
Step 1: Add Up Direct Production Costs
Calculate costs directly tied to making your product:
| Direct Cost | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw Materials | $45,000 |
| Production Labor | $28,000 |
| Production Supplies | $3,500 |
| Packaging Materials | $2,500 |
| Total Direct Costs | $79,000 |
Calculation:All production costs =$79,000/month
Step 2: Add All Overhead Costs
Include every other business expense:
| Overhead Expense | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
| Rent & Utilities | $8,500 |
| Office Staff Salaries | $15,000 |
| Marketing & Advertising | $6,000 |
| Insurance | $2,000 |
| Equipment Depreciation | $3,000 |
| Accounting & Legal | $2,500 |
| Total Overhead | $37,000 |
Calculation:All overhead costs =$37,000/month
Step 3: Calculate Total Cost and Required Pricing
Find true cost per unit including everything:
| Item | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs | From Step 1 | $79,000 |
| Overhead Costs | From Step 2 | $37,000 |
| Loan Interest | Monthly payment | $4,000 |
| Total Monthly Costs | $79k + $37k + $4k | $120,000 |
| Units Produced Monthly | Your production | 1,000 |
| True Cost Per Unit | $120,000 ÷ 1,000 | $120 |
| Price for 30% Profit | $120 ÷ 0.70 | $171 |
Final Answer:Must sell at$171+per unit to make 30% profit
Why This Matters
Your true cost is $120 per unit, not just the $79 in materials and labor. Many businesses price around $100, thinking that’s profitable since materials only cost $79. But with $41 in overhead and financing costs per unit, selling at $100 means losing $20 per sale. This is why businesses run out of money even when “making sales.” Always price based on total costs, not just direct costs.
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