Please note that the data provided in this article are estimates and may vary depending on various factors, and should not be considered as perfect or definitive.

Wondering how much it costs to start a fulfillment business?

The minimum startup costs for a fulfillment business: $12
The maximum startup costs for a fulfillment business: $33,558
The average startup costs for a fulfillment business: $17,491

Here's a detailed list of a fulfillment business startup costs:

Learn more about starting a fulfillment business:

Where to start?

-> Fulfillment business plan
-> How to finance a fulfillment business?
-> Pros and cons of a fulfillment business
-> How to get clients for a fulfillment business?

Need inspiration?

-> Other fulfillment business success stories
-> Examples of established fulfillment business
-> Marketing ideas for a fulfillment business
-> Fulfillment business slogans
-> Fulfillment business names

Other resources

-> Profitability of a fulfillment business
-> Fulfillment business tips

Software Expenses

Your fulfillment business needs software to run efficiently!

Why spend money on software? Because it can help you save time and automate certain parts of the business, so you can focus on the most important matters. Software and technology can help you grow your business, and save you from expensive personnel costs.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
File Hosting Service	Recommended	$0	$299
Email marketing tool	Recommended	$0	$100
CRM Software ➜	Recommended	$12	$300
Project Management Software	Recommended	$0	$25
Internal Communication Tool	Recommended	$0	$20
Accounting & Invoicing Software	Recommended	$0	$50
IT Support ➜	Optional	$150	$2,000
Social Media Management Tools	Optional	$0	$50
Design Programs & Software	Optional	$0	$50

Office Space Expenses

It will be your call to determine if you need office space. It is not a requirement but may be necessary as your fulfillment business grows.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Rent ➜	Optional	$0	$5,750
Utility Costs For Office Space ➜	Optional	$0	$1,150
WiFi & Internet ➜	Optional	$0	$100

App Creation Costs

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
App Development ➜	Optional	$1,000	$20,000
Apple Developer Program	Optional	$99	$99

Advertising & Marketing Costs

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Business Cards ➜	Optional	$0	$50
Customer Research & Surveys	Optional	$0	$300
Affiliate Marketing Commission & Fees	Optional	$0	$250
Influencer Marketing	Optional	$0	$750
Press	Optional	$0	$500
Google Ads	Optional	$0	$300
Facebook & Instagram Ads	Optional	$0	$350

Website Costs

Every business should have a website, and it's worth spending a bit of money to set it up right.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Domain Name ➜	Required	$12	$200
Business Email Hosting Service ➜	Recommended	$1	$15

Training & Education Expenses

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Professional Training	Optional	$0	$850

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