What are the typical business start-up costs?
The business start-up cost is around $800. This includes $135 for the NCV security deposit, $350 for one year of insurance, $145 for ServSafe certification, and $50 for business registration. In addition, the food business license costs between $50 to $325 depending on the type of business. Costs associated with product development are not included in the $800. In order to cover the start-up costs, some entrepreneurs take on partners to share the cost and work load.