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Cost Analysis 500 SF Conventional Office Space v. First Class Business Center Office Space
Conventional Office Space - 500 SF Citizens
Start-Up Costs High Quality
$2.50 psf
Average Quality
$2.00 psf
Budget Quality
$1.50 psf
Premium
Quality
First Month's Rent $1,250 $1,000 $750 $725
Security Deposit $1,250 $1,000 $750 $100
Set-up fees, Credit, Keys, etc. - Non Recuring Costs Unknown Unknown Unknown $245
Vendors
Telephone line setup (4 Analog lines vs. Enterprise Class PRI) $540 $540 $540 Included
Internet Set-up (Broadband) $60 $60 $60 Included
Door Signage $35 $35 $35 Included
Equipment
Business Class Multi-line Telephone system $2000 $1,000 $500 Included
Fax Machine/Fax Service $950 $350 $100 Included
Business Class Copier Lease Start-up $300 none none Included
Network Router vs. Enterprise Class V-LAN $1,000 $500 $250 Included
Other Office Equipment (cutters, shredders, etc.) $650 $650 $650 Included
50 Inch Video Monitor for Conference Room $2,300 none none Included
Secure Network and Telephone Cabling $2,000 $1,000 $500 Included
Furniture
Lobby Furnishings $5,000 $2,500 $1,250 Included
10-Seat Conference Furniture $6,000 $3,000 $1,500 Included
Framed Artwork $2,000 $1,000 $500 Included
Sub-Total Start-Up Costs $25,335 $12,635 $7,385 $1,070
First Year Operating Expenses
Office Occupancy Costs (Rent) $15,000 $12,000 $9,000 $7,920
Telephone connection (4 Analog Lines) $1,680 $1,680 $1,680 Included
Fax Line $420 $420 $420 Included
Local and Long Distance Calls (2,500 min./mo. /user) $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 Included
Internet connection $480 $480 $480 Included
Network Maintenance $720 none none Included
Postage Machine Lease $660 none none Included
High Speed Photocopier Lease $1,800 $1,200 none Included
Copier Usage 300 (copies /month) $9 $9 $21 Included
Conference Room Usage $0 $0 $0 Included
Office Repairs and Maintenance @ $50/month $600 $600 $600 Included
Coffee and Beverage Service @ $55/month $660 $660 $660 Included
Total Annual Operating Expenses $23,829 $18,849 $14,661 $8,730
Total First Year Costs $49,164 $31,484 $22,046 $9,800
Personnel Costs (Annualized)
Receptionist ($14 per hour/40 hours per week) $29,120 $29,120 $29,120 Included
Staff Benefits $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 Included
Personnel Management $1,456 $1,456 $1,456 Included
Sick Leave/Vacation $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 Included
Sub-Total Personnel Costs $38,576 $38,576 $38,576 $0