Costing storage, distribution and marketing of materials

Storage

• Determine what all will need to be stored.
• Get prices on the needed storage space whether it is to be rented, leased, purchased, or built.
• If storage containers will be needed or be used, estimate the cost of acquiring such containers.
• If any special preservatives will be needed, include these costs.
• Estimate regular additional costs of storage such as insurance, security, and utilities.

Distribution

• Get estimates for the shipping of books and supplies to the needed locations.
• Estimate the cost of on-site storage.

Marketing

• Estimate advertising and promotional expenses.
• Estimate the cost of any colportage.
• If materials are to be sold below cost, be sure to budget for the net cost.

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