Location, Location, Location

There are many factors retailers should consider before choosing a store location. From traffic analysis to zoning requirements, there is a lot of data to examine before deciding on the perfect spot. So we're asking retailers, what made you choose your retail store's location? Why is your current location ideal?

Retailers searching for storefront alternatives may consider catalog sales and mail order. Learn more about using direct mail efforts such as catalog sales as an alternative to leasing a retail storefront.

Retailers searching for storefront alternatives may consider selling online only as a means to make sales without having much overhead. Learn more about using the Internet as an alternative to leasing a storefront.

What do you do when you can't afford to lease a retail storefront or you're not sure if your business plan is sound? Not all retailing is done within confines of the brick and mortar environment. Consider one of these retailing storefront alternatives for your retail business.

Retailers searching for storefront alternatives may consider using a drop ship source as a means to make sales without having to store inventory. Learn more about using drop shippers as an alternative to leasing a storefront.

Retailers looking for a temporary solution, and storefront alternative, may find the high traffic and excitement of selling from mall or retail kiosks enticing.

Retailers looking for a part-time solution, and storefront alternative, may find the low overhead and convenience of selling at festivals and craft fairs enticing.

Where you choose to locate your retail business will have a major impact on everything your shop does. The difference between selecting the wrong location and the right site could be the difference between business failure and success. Here are tips for selecting a retail site.

Most retailers want high-traffic locations for their stores, but I'm often asked what tools or resources are available for finding such places. Here are a few ways to determine traffic for finding a good retail location.

Commercial retail locations are available in many different forms. Retailers have many location factors to consider when choosing a place for their business. Here are a few of the more common types of retail locations.

When planning your retail store, the amount of selling space will be one of the most important factors in selecting a location. It is also one of the most difficult to determine. Here's how to determine how many square feet of selling space your business needs.

One way to determine the monthly rent on a storefront is to start by looking at vacant properties in the area you want to open your retail store. Most areas have an average price per square foot.

There are many factors to consider in choosing the location for your business. Your About Guide to Entrepreneurs, Scott Allen, shows there is more to consider than just cost.

Two examples of business people who relocated their retail businesses provide valuable lessons for anyone thinking of moving their business. From your About Guide to Small Business: Canada.

Should you buy or should you lease your location. In order to make your decision easier, your About Guide for Small Business Information has assembled the key facts of leasing versus buying office space.