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DFF Estimate of Working Capital Requirements

Start-up Position - 44 Tonne Artic

Wages8 weeks 4,460
Licence6 months in advance660
Insurance6 months in advance1,875
Acquisition3 months lease in advance4,500
Overheads50% for 8 weeks1,900
Fuel70,000 miles per annum,
1,400 miles per week
for 8 weeks at 53.0 ppm5,940
Services500
TOTAL (say)£19,835

This calculation provides an indication of the money you may have to pay out before you start to receive money from your customers.