Here are some questions that you should answer for each of the sites you're considering because they can help you decide on the best retail location for your business:



Is the facility that you are going to select located in an area zoned for your type of business?

Is the facility large enough to meet your business requirements? Is the location offering room for all the retail, office, storage or workroom space that you need?

Is the location meeting your layout requirements?

Is there any need to repair the building?

Is there any need to repair the existing utilities-lighting, heating and cooling or they can meet your requirements?

Are the terms of lease and rent favorable?

Is it convenient for you to travel to the business location from where you live?

Is it easy for you to find a number of qualified employees in the area in which the facility is located?

Does your target market live nearby?

Does the population density of the area fulfill your sales needs?

Does the trade area heavily depend on seasonal business?

Are you able to afford the higher advertising expenses, if you select a location that's relatively remote from your customer base?

Is the facility that you are going to choose consistent with the image you want to maintain?

Is the facility located in such an area where the crime rate is low?

Can your potential customers access the facility easily?

Is parking space adequate to meet the needs at the peak time?

These are the questions that you must consider, when you are going to select the business location.