Location
From Smallbusinesslibrary
There are many important factors that need to be considered when looking to locate a small business. Are you looking for retail space or office space? Is buying or leasing a space a better option? These questions, as well as important issues such as local zoning laws and other legal restrictions all must be taken into account when deciding on the perfect location for your small business.
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How To Choose The Right Location
Here are resources to help you choose the right location for your business:
Choosing A Location For Your Business (Entrepreneur.com)
This article from Entrepreneur Magazine has brief overview of the major types of business locations; home, retail, mobile, commercial, and industrial.
Choosing A Location For Your Business (About.com)
This article outlines several of the basic things that must be taken into consideration when looking for a place to locate your business, including big picture topics such as: what state, city and demographic area you should be looking to place your business.
Leasing And Buying Office Space
Here are resources for deciding whether to buy or lease a space:
Office Space: Lease Or Buy (About.com)
This article discusses the pros and cons of buying or leasing an office space. An example of one of the benefits of leasing an office space is the opportunity for leasing a prime location, whereas one benefit of buying an office space is the fixed cost and potential investment value of the location.
Leasing Checklist (SBA.gov)
This checklist from the SBA outlines important things to look for in a commercial lease, as these leases are often not covered by the same consumer protection laws that normally protect tenants.
Zoning Information
Here are resources on zoning laws and other possible land use restrictions:
Zoning Overview (SBA.gov)
This article from the SBA provides an overview of different types of zoning restrictions that could potentially impact your small business location.
Zoning Related Problems (SBA.gov)
This article outlines a few of options a small business owner has if there are zoning related issues, including applying for a variance or spot zoning.
