Hi, BizResearcher provides great advice. SBA has resource partners like SCORE, Women’s Business Centers and Small Business Development Centers located across the country that provide free business counseling to individuals looking to start or expand a small business. Visit our local assistance guide to find your local SBA resource partners by entering your zip code.

Variable costs are those that change from one month to another, such as
utility costs, inventory costs, etc. If you are starting a business, you will
have to estimate those costs based on your research. If you are uncomfortable
doing the research, you may want to talk with a counselor at a small business
development center or a SCORE office. Their services are free and they can
tell you how to obtain the information you need.