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Starting Your Business Getting Started Getting Off the Ground Where to Open Your Business Choosing the Geographic Location
Starting Your Business Getting Started Getting Off the Ground Where to Open Your Business Choosing the Geographic Location
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An important factor in selecting a location is that you keep a long-term perspective. Site selection can be a big investment. Choosing the right site now can avoid the costs of relocation in the future.
Here are some factors that you should consider in making your site decision:
- Access to public transportation
- Availability of inventory and supplies
- Availability of utilities
- Availability of workforce
- Availability of physical plants
- Community services and amenities
- Cost of physical plant
- Location of competitors
- Parking facilities
- Proximity to markets
- Suitability of location for future expansion
- Taxes
- Traffic flow
- Transportation facilities
- Transportation rates
- Wage scales in the locality
For additional information, see common needs of small businesses.
