Examples of Operating Expenses (Marketing & Admin)

Operating Expenses:

Operating Expenses consist of goods or services "used-up" or consumed in operating a business. Operating Expenses consist of two categories; Marketing Expenses and Administrative Expenses. Marketing Expenses are expenses that DIRECTLY relate to the selling of a product or service. Administrative Expenses, on the other hand, are expenses that do NOT directly relate to the selling of a product or service; they are, however, necessary in operating the business. Below provides a listing of several Marketing and Administrative Expenses (IE Operating Expense).

Examples of Marketing Expenses:

  • Sales Promotions Expense
  • Publicity Materials Expense
  • Sales Salaries Expense
  • Commissions Expenses
  • Marketing Services Expense
  • Newspaper Advertising Expense
  • Radio Advertising Expense
  • Magazine Advertising Expense
  • Television Advertising Expense
  • Billboard Advertising Expense
  • Correspondence Expense
  • Printing of Business Card Expense
  • Coupon Development Expense
  • Direct Mail Expense
  • Brochure Printing Expense
  • Pamphlet Printing Expense
  • Other Promotional Items

Examples of Administrative Expenses:

  • Office Salaries Expense
  • Casual Labor Expense
  • Mandatory Employer Costs
  • Office Supplies Expense
  • Store Supplies Expense
  • General Maintenance Expense
  • Repairs Expense
  • Heat Expense
  • Electricity Expense
  • Power Expense
  • Fuel Expense
  • Rent Expense
  • Property Tax Expense
  • Fire Insurance Expense
  • Product Insurance Expense
  • General Liability Insurance Expense
  • Business Registration Expense
  • Incorporation Fees
  • Telephone Expense
  • Fax Expense
  • Travel Expense
  • Entertainment Expense
  • Resource Materials Expense
  • Accounting Fees
  • Legal Fees
  • Other Professional Services Fees
  • General Supplies Expense
  • Toll-free Service Expense
  • Corporate Credit Card Charges
  • Bad Debt Expense
  • Theft Expense
  • Interest on Bank Loan Expense
  • Interest from Family Loan Expense
  • Interest on Corporate Credit Cards
  • Interest on Overdue Accounts
  • Internet Accounts Expense
  • Web-site Storage Expense
  • Bank Charges
  • Service Charges
  • Depreciation Expense - Auto
  • Depreciation Expense - Equipment
  • Depreciation Expense- Furniture
  • Amortization on Patent
  • Amortization on industrial design
  • Amortization on Copyright
  • Miscellaneous Expenses
  • Other Expenses...

 

Categories: Operations