When it comes to your business you are likely going to want to move forward in the right direction. Starting from home to keep the costs low and work hard for success is often the first move that many new business owners make. But you may have gotten to the stage where you are outgrowing your home and need a business location to work from. There can be a variety of different reasons and uses for a new business location, but finding the right place for you can be tricky. There are a few things that you can consider to help you do that. With that in mind, there are a few options below to help you get started with the search.

Choosing the best spot     

One of the first things that you could consider would be to choose the right spot. Initially you will need to find the best place, is that the center of town or a little further afield? Another question to ask yourself is whether this location will eventually be customer facing or is it just to work from and store stock, for example? The more you focus on these things the better you will feel when it comes to choosing the right place for you. A location in town could be better to attract more customers in but a place outside of town could be lower in costs. This is when working out your priorities can help. 

Ease of access

Once you have your specific location sorted the next focus is to look at the building, shop or office and ensure that there is good access. This is important to ensure that you are being inclusive as a business. So is the ease of access good? Can a wheelchair access the property with ease? Are their handrails if there are stairs? You have a duty of care if you are going to be welcoming customers but also if you have people working fro you. The access is also a consideration in times like winter when the conditions can be icy. Last of all, think about access in terms of transport. Is it close to public transport links, is there a place to park the car. These are all important factors. 

Decent groundworks 

You may not think too much about the groundworks or pipes, however, they can cause huge problems for you if something was to go wrong. So it is worth doing checks and having an expert look over the groundworks, pipes and weven things like the heating system. A pipe plug company could help to ensure that you can get things that you need to avoid those things being an issue in the first place. 

Making sure the inside works 

Finally, make sure the inside works for you. Is there office space, a decent place to work. Do you need an area as a showroom or shop? Can you have meetings in private away from employees or customers? Making sure the inside works for you is just as important as everything else. Afterall, that is where you will be spending the most time. 

Let’s hope these tips help you when it comes to finding a new business location. 

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