The upfront expenditure to start the business: machinery, equipment, installations, software. Not a monthly expense — it's amortized.
↳ Analogía
It's like the entry price of the business. The higher the CAPEX, the longer it takes to recover the investment.
Ejemplo numérico
Underestimating CAPEX is the number-one cause of early bankruptcy. Add a 15–20% buffer for unforeseen items. Include working capital, not just equipment.
Equipment: $40,000 + Installations: $20,000 + Software: $5,000 + Working capital (3 months of fixed costs): $15,000 = Total CAPEX $80,000.
Fórmula
CAPEX = Equipment + Installations + Intangibles + Working Capital