/** * When a formidable form submitted, add form's connected product to cart. */ add_action('frm_after_create_entry', 'ff_take_user_to_wc_checkout_for_payment', 20, 2); function ff_take_user_to_wc_checkout_for_payment($entry_id, $form_id) { $linked_products = get_posts([ 'post_type' => 'product', 'post_status' => 'publish', 'numberposts' => 1, 'meta_key' => '_attached_formidable_form', 'meta_value' => $form_id, 'cache_results' => false, ]); if (empty($linked_products)) { return; } $product_id = $linked_products[0]->ID; if (!function_exists('WC') || !WC()->session) { return; } if (method_exists(WC()->session, 'set_customer_session_cookie')) { WC()->session->set_customer_session_cookie(true); } WC()->cart->empty_cart(); $entry = FrmEntry::getOne($entry_id, true); $form_data = $entry->metas; $addon_total = 0; foreach ($form_data as $value) { if (is_string($value) && strpos(trim($value), '$') === 0) { $price = floatval(str_replace(['$', ','], '', $value)); $addon_total += $price; } } WC()->session->set('addon_total', $addon_total); WC()->cart->add_to_cart($product_id, 1, 0, [], ['addon_total' => $addon_total]); if (empty($_POST['frm_ajax'])) { wp_safe_redirect(wc_get_checkout_url()); exit; } } /** * When an item is added to the cart, remove other products. */ add_filter( 'woocommerce_add_to_cart_validation', 'ff_keep_only_one_product_in_the_cart', 10, 3 ); function ff_keep_only_one_product_in_the_cart( $valid, $product_id, $quantity ) { if( ! empty ( WC()->cart->get_cart() ) && $valid ) { WC()->cart->empty_cart(); } return $valid; } /** * Disable add to cart confirmation message. */ add_filter( 'wc_add_to_cart_message_html', '__return_false' ); /** * Redirect user to checkout page after adding a product to cart. */ add_filter ('add_to_cart_redirect', 'ff_redirect_to_checkout'); function ff_redirect_to_checkout() { global $woocommerce; $checkout_url = $woocommerce->cart->get_checkout_url(); return $checkout_url; } /** * Calculate formidable add-on prices and add them to the total price in WC checkout. */ add_action('woocommerce_before_calculate_totals', 'ff_apply_addon_total_to_cart_price', 10, 1); function ff_apply_addon_total_to_cart_price($cart) { if (is_admin() && !defined('DOING_AJAX')) { return; } foreach ($cart->get_cart() as $cart_item) { if (!empty($cart_item['addon_total'])) { $base_price = $cart_item['data']->get_price(); $addon_price = floatval($cart_item['addon_total']); $cart_item['data']->set_price($base_price + $addon_price); } } } /** * Use different Authorize.net accounts in checkout. */ add_filter( 'option_woocommerce_authorizeaim_settings', function( $woocommerce_authorizeaim_settings ) { global $woocommerce; if ( function_exists( 'is_checkout' ) && function_exists( 'get_field' ) && is_checkout() ) { foreach ( $woocommerce->cart->get_cart() as $cart_item ) { $product_id = $cart_item['product_id']; $api_login_id = get_post_meta( $product_id, 'api_login_id', true ); $transaction_key = get_post_meta( $product_id, 'transaction_key', true ); if ( !empty( $api_login_id ) && !empty( $transaction_key ) ) { $woocommerce_authorizeaim_settings['login_id'] = $api_login_id; $woocommerce_authorizeaim_settings['transaction_key'] = $transaction_key; break; } } } return $woocommerce_authorizeaim_settings; } ); /** * When placing a new WC order by submitting formidable, * set order's customer detail according to the submitted information. */ add_action( 'woocommerce_new_order', 'ff_update_customer_data', 10, 2 ); function ff_update_customer_data($order_id,$order){ $postdata = $_POST; $email = $postdata['la_email']; $username = $postdata['la_email']; $args = array( 'user_email' => $email, 'display_name' => $postdata['la_first_name'], 'first_name' => $postdata['la_first_name'], 'last_name' => $postdata['la_last_name'] ); $userdata = wc_create_new_customer($email,$username,'',$args); $userdata = json_decode(json_encode($userdata), true); if(isset($userdata['errors'])){ $customer = get_user_by('email',$email); if($customer){ $user_id = $customer->ID; } }else{ $user_id = $userdata; update_user_meta($user_id, "first_name",$postdata['la_first_name']); update_user_meta($user_id, "last_name",$postdata['la_last_name']); } $address = array( 'first_name' => $postdata['la_first_name'], 'last_name' => $postdata['la_last_name'], 'email' => $email, 'phone' => $postdata['la_ower_phone'], 'address_1' => $postdata['la_buisiness_adddress_1'], 'address_2' => $postdata['la_buisiness_adddress_2'], 'city' => $postdata['la_buisiness_adddress_city'], 'state' => $postdata['la_buisiness_adddress_state'], 'postcode' => $postdata['la_buisiness_adddress_zipcode'], 'country' => 'US' ); $order = new WC_Order($order_id); $order->set_customer_id($user_id); $order->set_address($address, 'billing'); $order->set_address($address, 'shipping'); $order->save(); } /** * Link formidable entry with woocommerce order. -- ⇩⇩⇩ -- */ // 1. Store formidable entry ID in the customer session. add_action( 'frm_after_create_entry', function( $entry_id, $form_id ) { WC()->session->set( 'frm_entry_id', $entry_id ); }, 20, 2 ); // 2. Set formidable entry id from session to the order as an order meta. add_action( 'woocommerce_checkout_create_order', function( $order, $data ) { if ( $entry_id = WC()->session->get( 'frm_entry_id' ) ) { $order->update_meta_data( '_frm_entry_id', $entry_id ); } }, 10, 2 ); // 3. Display the link to the formidable entry on the order details page. add_filter( 'woocommerce_order_item_display_meta_key', function( $display_value, $meta ) { if ( $meta->key == '_formidable_form_data' ) { $display_value = __( 'Formidable Entry', 'formidable-woocommerce' ); } return $display_value; }, 10, 2 ); 5 Unexpected Startup Expenses You Should Prepare For

Starting a business is an exciting venture, but it comes with its challenges—particularly when it comes to managing finances. Proper budgeting is one of the most critical factors in ensuring a business’s success. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs underestimate their startup expenses, leading to financial strain that could have been avoided. Planning ahead by accounting for all potential startup costs, including unexpected ones, is essential to navigating the early stages of business ownership and building a strong foundation for growth.

When calculating your first-year budget, it’s important to be as thorough as possible. Start by listing all the projected startup costs for a business, including both fixed and variable expenses. Factor in essentials such as equipment, inventory, marketing, payroll, and utilities, along with professional services and any licensing requirements. Don’t forget additional company startup costs like employee benefits or compliance fees, which can often be overlooked.

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Once you’ve calculated your expected company startup costs, add 20% to this amount to account for unanticipated expenses. This buffer can mean the difference between staying afloat and struggling to maintain operations during unexpected challenges.

Even with careful planning, though, there are certain startup expenses that tend to catch new business owners off guard. These include shrinkage, insurance costs, software fees, professional service expenses, and administrative expenses. Recognizing and making plans for these potential pitfalls is key to preparing an effective financial plan and avoiding costly surprises.

Want to learn more about how to start a business while staying financially secure? Below, we explore these five unexpected company startup expenses in detail, offering insights to help you plan better. For additional support with opening a business, such as obtaining seller’s permits, managing annual reports, or navigating other filing requirements, check out FastFilings’ online services. We’re here to help simplify the paperwork so you can focus on growing your business.

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