Calculating Start-Up Costs for Your New Business | Houston Center SBDC
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One of the very first things anyone should do before starting a business is calculate the start-up costs. Getting this right often determines whether the business will have staying power. During this session, our trainer will walk you through the process and give you real world tips based on her experience.
Highlights:
- Setting realistic goals using examples
- Understanding the start-up costs for your industry
- Setting prices so you are profitable
- Projecting working capital needs
- Managing expenses
- Sources for determining industry averages
This session is intended for anyone interested in determining the start-up costs before starting a business.
Presenter:
Jennifer Dale, Entrepreneur
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Please Note:
Each person attending an event must have their own account. Multiple people may not register under one account.
The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a class for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur, we will use the email you provided to contact you.
Preregistration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not preregistered, we will not be able to contact you.
If you choose to register at the door, you will need your mobile device to complete your registration otherwise you will not be allowed to attend.
Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.
No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.
Only service animals allowed - If you need to bring a service animal with you to a workshop please contact us ahead of time.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the UH SBDC at (713) 752-8488 for accommodations, or if you have questions about this class.
Presenter(s):
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Jennifer Dale
Jennifer Dale is a seasoned executive and systems strategist with over 15 years of experience guiding small business ecosystems through growth, transformation, and crisis. She brings a unique blend of operational fluency, inclusive service design, and values-based leadership to her work with entrepreneurs, community lenders, and economic development partners across the U.S. and Central America. Known for her clarity-driven coaching and pragmatic teaching style, Jennifer has trained hundreds of business owners and advisors in financial literacy, strategic planning, and customer-centered operations. Her bilingual facilitation and cross-sector experience make her a trusted voice in spaces where mission meets sustainability. Whether rebuilding underperforming teams, launching enterprise-wide grant systems, or designing user-friendly digital tools, she centers human impact and business resilience. Jennifer’s workshops are rooted in real-world insight, data-informed strategy, and a deep respect for the entrepreneurial journey.
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