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Find out if local zoning laws permit your kind of business at the site that you desire.
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Make sure the site has adequate public services—such as water and sewer services, trash collection, adequate drainage, and police and fire protection.
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Determine if there’s adequate, affordable transportation. Can your employees get to work? If you’re a manufacturer, are trucking services available?
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Consider the surrounding community. If you’re a high-end retailer, for example, are there sufficient high-income households nearby to support your business?
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Look at the other businesses in the area. Decide whether or not having direct competitors will be helpful.
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