Theory on Business Costs For Lesson 10
Business Costs Some sources of finance will be available as soon as the business starts up Some sources are only available in the longer term
Costs Costs are the expenses involved in making a product. Firms incur costs by trading.
Costs of Running a Business There are two different types of cost that a business will face: Start-up Costs Running Costs
Start-up Costs These are “one-off” costs that have to be paid when a business sets up, they include: Premises - very expensive! Machinery and equipment Fixtures and fittings Market Research and Promotion
Running Costs These are the costs incurred on a day to day bases, they include: Sales and Marketing (e.g. advertising) Administration (e.g. insurance, rent, postage) Production (e.g. raw materials) Human Resources (e.g. wages, training) Finance (e.g. loan repayments)
Fixed Costs Costs which do not vary with output produced.
Fixed Costs Salaries Rent and council tax Machinery and equipment
Variable Costs Costs which change directly with the number of products made by a business.
Variable Costs Raw Materials Energy Piece-rate labour
Total Costs All costs of a business Total Costs = Fixed Costs + Variable Costs
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