Here's a checklist tomake this critical decision
• Business climate in community
• Proximity to target market
• Adequacy of utilities
• Access to supplies, materials
• Type and cost of lease
• Relation to competitor locations
• Adequacy of police and fire protection services
• Estimate of site quality 10 years from now
• Provision for future expansion

Need assistance in locating a site? Help is available from:
• Realtors specializing in commercial and industrial property.
• Your bank or insurance agent.
• The Chamber of Commerce in your area.

Physical Facility

Buy, build, or lease? Buying or building involves a large cash
outlay and may also limit future relocation. Leasing may be
the best course of action.

Major considerations:
• Zoning: Any exemption or change needed?
• Remodeling: Are building and use permits required?
• Added Costs: How much repair or remodeling is necessary?
• Lease Terms: What are the options to renew or cancel?
• Rental: How determined? How about subletting?
• Size: Is there room for future expansion?
• Storage Capacity: Is it enough?
• Parking: Enough?
• Insurance: Consult your agent.