Operating (Running) Costs

Question 1

Examples of Operating costs?

Answer 1

Rent or mortgage 
Restocking of materials 
Wages for employees
Interest on any money borrowed
Utility bills - gas, electricity and water 
Telephone and Internet 
Repairs and maintenance 
Insurance

Question 2

What is Operating Costs?

Answer 2

When a business is up and running, there will still be costs that are incurred in the day-to-day running of the business.