I initially was thinking that I would need between $3,000 and $4,000 to start up because I need...

A new laptop
Software for new laptop (MSOffice 2007, QB, Adobe, etc.)
Office supplies
Initial marketing expenses
Website/Domain
Legal startup costs (DBA, business licenses, etc.)
Some initial online tools such as Basecamp and such.

Now, I'm hoping that I can start with the basics and then spend the additional money when I really need to. I have a desktop PC that went kaput on me. I have the knowhow and could probably get it up and running for much less than what I would spend on a new laptop (especially since I know me and I couldn't bear to just get a basic one). Also, I decided the only software that I absolutely, positively need at start-up is MS Office Professional 2007. I don't want to wait too long before I get QB because I would like to offer bookkeeping as one of my services, but I can start without it.

So, I'm hoping by making some choices as far as what I absolutely need at start up (as opposed to everything on my start-up "wish list"), I can get what I need and even start my business sooner than I was planning.

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Stephanie
New VA in the research phase :daisy: