Start up costs - Biz

Mornin’ ppl,

this is a question about start up costs. I’m also posting a question in the marketing forum about marketing start up costs. But, this is about business start up costs.

Q1. Do you need to have your business registered before starting your marketing and REI business?

Q2. Here’s a list of start up costs (as I see it) Please post your feedback.

Cards - $50
Cell- $100

Biz Reg -$200 *It was suggested that I wait until the business starts making money before I register it.

Now, if I do that, are the expenses I incur before registering the business deductible?

Adv. Magnet for vehicle - $50-75

Acct software - $60-75 (I’m planning to use Quicken) Again, it was suggested I don’t need quicken. That I could use Excel.

REI Club membership $200

Leads - $250 ( I have no idea what these cost.)

Newspaper ads ($350)

What did I exclude?

Thanks!