Find the Perfect Business Location for Your Store in Your Community!

26 Aug Find the Perfect Business Location for Your Store in Your Community!

Are you just beginning a business or are you thinking about moving locations? It is important to think about what type of building you want to move into, which neighborhood the store will be in, your business hours, the size of the property, and much more. All of these factors must be drafted out before you set foot into your new place. Then, you can hang the “OPEN” sign up for all to see!

Before your customers are welcomed into your store, you must have a location selected. This may sound like a difficult task if you are starting from scratch. However, here are some tips to help guide you in the right direction towards finding the perfect place to call home for your business:

• Try looking in areas that can fulfill your business’ and client’s needs.
• Being a good and up and coming neighborhood can benefit your business greatly.
• Research the demographics of the area to make sure your services can cater to the different lifestyles living there.
• Get the help you need from a real estate professional. They may have a better understanding of the demographics in the area you wish to be located in.
• When searching for a location, you should consider your brand image, if the businesses around you are complementary or competing, if potential employees live in the area, if there is a good amount of space on the property to expand, and if employees and customers will feel safe on the premises.
• Consider zoning regulations and whether you can conduct your type of business at this location. You can find out how the property is zoned by contacting your local planning agency.
• Once you have found your spot, you should negotiate a lease with the landlord by asking the right questions.

At SAVA Insurance Group, we hope these tips help your business get up and running in no time. Location is everything, and once you find the perfect property, you can better serve your customers. However, as you begin to open your doors, you should also have business insurance for protection. We can create a policy that caters to your unique needs. The risks you face aren’t the same as everyone else, and our team understands this. We have policies that can protect your business from slip-and-fall lawsuits, floods, fires, crime, and other unfortunate events. Let us help you find an option that works well for you!