Carol Denbow is a business start-up expert and the author of three books including “Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss?” Carol has been a guest speaker on numerous radio and television broadcasts and is a regular contributor to several business websites and publications. Visit Carol’s website at http://www.BooksByDenbow.Weebly.com
With some businesses, location won’t matter much. But with most, it’s location, location, and location! Poor locations may be where you find the rent is cheaper and you might believe this will save you money. The truth is, your cheaper bad location can close you down faster than anything. When you start a business, location should be your first priority.
Location is extremely important in nearly all businesses. You should try looking within ten miles of your home first. It’s a good idea to be as close as possible to your business in the event of any emergency or problems.
To determine the best location for your business, you’ll need to look into your area for your product’s demand. Your product is whatever you’re selling; service or merchandise. Do research for the supply and demand of your product in the area. Sometimes, there’s room for more suppliers. But don’t guess; do the research. Sometimes you’ll want to be in an area with lots of competition. For instance, with a restaurant, you’ve heard the expression “restaurant row?” That’s where people go when they’re heading out to dinner. When people go to restaurant row, they know that if one restaurant is too busy, there will most likely be a seat in a restaurant close by. In the restaurant business, a location right next door to a similar business might be just what you need. But like I said, don’t guess, do the research.
An attractive location is important as well. A run-down area of town is a bad location for any business. A dilapidated area of town sometimes symbolizes an unsafe or possibly a high crime rate area and your customers won’t want to go there.
If you find a great location for your business, and business is booming, you may want to consider purchasing your business’s location if the opportunity were to arise. Commercial real estate and owning the ground you operate your business on has many benefits including additional equity in the property value and your business value. Sometimes it’s just not possible or cost-effective up front, but if it’s doable for you, and the commercial real estate market is a buyer’s one, you might want to consider the gamble.
Approximately 52 percent of new businesses are started out of the home. Home-based businesses are a great way to start out, or continually operate your business. The biggest advantage is there’s no extra rent or utilities. If you can start your business out of your home, do it!
If you are considering starting up a business of your own, do the proper planning. Research the industry you’re interested in, see where the closest competition is, and find the best location possible. A good location can mean the difference between success and business closure. Read books and get yourself educated about your new business. Avoid taking large loans to fund your new venture. Instead, keep your business idea in proportion to the amount of money you have to invest. There’s always a way to work out your idea without exceeding your means.
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