Overview A business location should be chosen with great care. Location and image are so tightly intertwined that the wrong location can undermine an otherwise sound business.
Location is all-important for retail and hospitality businesses.
You may have the highest-quality product or the most helpful service, but if your business is not located in an appropriate, visible location, it may be even more challenging to make the business succeed. The reasons for locating in a certain place vary with the type of business. If you are a manufacturer or wholesaler, you will be more interested in a site that is close to major transportation services, has a large pool of skilled labor available, is zoned for industrial use, and has the services you need. Home-based businesses in residential areas often are closely restricted. Check zoning regulations for the specific type of business you plan to open.