{"id":1389,"date":"2015-02-05T17:38:08","date_gmt":"2015-02-05T17:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/13.1257"},"modified":"2015-02-05T17:38:08","modified_gmt":"2015-02-05T17:38:08","slug":"choose-the-best-location-with-the-right-leasing-terms-for-your-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.poly.com\/choose-the-best-location-with-the-right-leasing-terms-for-your-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Choose the best location with the right leasing terms for your small business"},"content":{"rendered":"
Is it time for a move? Maybe you\u2019ve been running your small business out of your home along with a team of remote employees<\/a> or you\u2019re in a co-working space or you\u2019ve just run out of room in your currently leased office, retail or manufacturing space. Whatever the reason and whatever your small business is, when it\u2019s time to find a new location, you want to be sure to make the right move.<\/p>\n A lot of factors go into choosing the right location for your small business. While amount of space needed — for now and down the road three to five years — cost and convenience for your employees and customers should be at the top of your list, there are other criteria to take into consideration. The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides<\/a> a list of some of the other factors that should go into your decision making. Among them the SBA recommends you also consider:<\/p>\n Brand image:<\/strong> If your address is part of your brand image, make sure your location is in sync with the image you want to convey.<\/p>\n Competition:<\/strong> Competition can be a double edged sword. Some retailers thrive in commercial hubs where there are competing businesses because of the exposure and amount of foot traffic. On the other hand, you’ll want to consider if being near to your biggest competitors will hurt your small business.<\/p>\n Proximity to suppliers:<\/strong> Access to your business should be easy for the suppliers you depend on.<\/p>\n Zoning:<\/strong> You\u2019ll need to contact your local zoning agency to find out if you can conduct your type of small business in certain areas or properties.<\/p>\nAvoid leasing mistakes <\/strong><\/h3>\n