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Expense

(USD)

Notes

Set-Up Cost

$10,000 - $20,000

Includes travel for Client from Asia, and Hotel expenses while staying in the US to set-up operations.

Includes expenses for: Incorporation, Registration & Setting-up operations (furniture, fixtures and communication links); Also includes expenses for minimal office furniture and basic amenities.

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Expense (USD)

Notes

Office Space

$2,000 - $5,000

The Company would also have to sign a Lease for 3 – 7 years – which will amount to a total investment/liability of $72,000 - $420,000 for the company

Admin. Assistant

$2,000 - $5,000

Includes Salary & Benefits. Will need at least 3 - 5 years experience to handle a variety of tasks. Estimated salary for this level of experience is > $3,000. 

Marketing Consultant / Manager

$3,000 - $10,000

Consultation fees to provide guidance and assistance to help companies position themselves in the US market and to market their services appropriately 

Sales Consultant / Manager

$3,000 - $12,000

Consultation fees to set-up sales management infrastructure, assistance with developing sales presentations and training sales force.   

Sales

Primes

$0 - $9,000

Salary pay-out for Sales Associates depends on the level of commitment desired from the Sales Associates. Paying full salary / benefits will ensure that Sales Associates work exclusively for the Company. Sales Associates are responsible for executing sales and for all client follow-up. 

Accountant / Controller

$3,000 - $10,000

Includes Salary & Benefits. As Client’s business matures, a more seasoned Financial person would have to be hired. Most Companies end up hiring a full-fledged Controller in addition to a Junior Accountant after 1 – 2 years of operation. Estimated salary for an experienced Controller is > $6,000.

HR

Manager

$1,000 - $5,000

Includes Part-Time or Full-Time Salary & Benefits. HR Policies & Procedures are very important and ensure that all labor laws have been followed appropriately.

Misc.

$3,000 - $10,000

These are estimated expenses for the first few years of operations. These expenses will grow substantially once business expands. Expenses included in this category are: Office Supplies, Communication Costs, Prof. Insurance, Security, Travel, Furniture Lease, Equipment Lease, etc.

Marketing Expenses

$1,000 - $9,000

These are estimated expenses for Brochures, Mailing, Calling, Advertisements, Tradeshows etc.

Total

$18,000 - $75,000

 Estimated Monthly Expenses