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What It Really Costs to Run a Startup: Fixed vs. Variable Costs, Founder Time & Scalability

What It Really Costs to Run a Startup: Fixed vs. Variable Costs, Founder Time & Scalability

Update: 2025-06-09
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Are you truly aware of what it costs to run your business? In this foundational episode of The CFO Edge, we break down the hidden truths behind startup cost structures.

You’ll learn:

  • The difference between fixed and variable costs—and why it matters
  • How to allocate costs across products, services, and team
  • How to factor in founder time and sweat equity
  • Red flags that signal your cost structure isn’t scalable
  • Why understanding your costs is key to smart pricing and growth decisions

🎯 Whether you're pre-revenue or scaling fast, this episode helps you rethink expenses from a strategic CFO lens—so you can grow smarter, not just faster.

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What It Really Costs to Run a Startup: Fixed vs. Variable Costs, Founder Time & Scalability

What It Really Costs to Run a Startup: Fixed vs. Variable Costs, Founder Time & Scalability

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