What is the difference between start-up cost and operating cost?
submitted by Ray Zenz

ellen

Start-up costs happen before you start selling anything. Those are costs for setting up your shop and buying inventory or equipment. Operating costs are what you pay regularly afterward, like employees or rent.

norrin

Start-up costs are expenses related to getting a new business up and running. It may be equipment purchases, inventory, or legal fees.

Operating costs, on the other hand, are ongoing expenses needed to keep the business functioning daily, such as rent, salaries, and utilities.