The quality of the neighborhood also greatly affects the decision of where to put your business. Many businesses avoid certain areas of a city because they fear for their safety and property. Make sure that you check the crime rate of the area. If an area is notorious, customers might be leery to drive to these types of locations. Choose a site where you and your customers will feel both comfortable and secure.
Many entrepreneurs locate where there is available space at the time they wish to open.
Expediency does have its virtues, but consider the long-term effects of your immediate decision. Don't be shortsighted. Sometimes location decisions are based on selecting an area where there are many business professionals to support entrepreneurs and serve their continuing needs. For example, computer businesses often locate in the same area where materials and parts are readily available. The location of a business may depend on how far you want to drive to and from the business each day.