Consider where your business will be and what rent and remodeling expenses will be required. Next, determine your equipment needs, including furniture, computers, software, printers (as well as fax machines, scanners, and copiers), phones, office supplies, start-up inventory, and, most importantly, your production equipment (i.e. heat press, print/cut system, etc.).

You should next determine your businesses expenses, such as employee wages, insurance costs, licenses and permits, trade association memberships, and professional fees (accountant, lawyer, etc).

Once this information is gathered, calculate your opening expenses and your start-up capital. Consider available resources and what financing will be needed.