Launched
Texas Business Expense Simulator
A friendly tool to help Texas tradespeople realistically model expenses, taxes, and revenue before starting their business
Tech Stack
PHP
Tailwind CSS
JavaScript
Chart.js
About This Project
What it does
The Texas Business Expense Simulator helps aspiring entrepreneurs in the trades (electricians, plumbers, HVAC, general contractors, landscapers) plan their business finances before taking the leap.
Key Features:
•Auto-calculated taxes - Texas SUTA, FICA, FUTA all calculated based on employees and payroll
•Trade-specific licensing - Know exactly which licenses you need and costs for your trade
•Realistic insurance estimates - Liability, workers comp, commercial auto
•Adjustable expenses - Fine-tune every expense with intuitive sliders
•12-month cash flow projection - Interactive charts showing your financial picture
•PDF export - Professional summary for partners, lenders, or advisors
Why I built it
Starting a trade business involves many hidden costs that catch people off guard. This tool gives Texas tradespeople a realistic preview of expenses so they can plan with confidence.
Tech Stack Details
•Frontend: Tailwind CSS with custom glass-morphism design, vanilla JavaScript
•Backend: PHP with session-based state management
•Data: All calculations based on 2025 Texas regulations and industry benchmarks
•Hosting: Hostinger shared hosting
What is Next
•Add more trade types
•Regional expense variations within Texas
•Save and load multiple scenarios
•Integration with actual licensing application links
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