In Part I we focused on how to find desirable communities in which to locate your business. In Part II, we'll be looking at specifics as to how they relate to your actual storefront. Along with these considerations, you will want to develop a strong business plan in order to give your company the best chance for survival. A description of your desired storefront will be in that plan.

Location:

In determining the ultimate location for your retail business, take into consideration:

• The amount of daily foot traffic.
• Parking and local transportation.
• Other retail establishments-- those carrying similar products, ancillary items and distinctly different goods are all desirable.
• Average income of potential customers as it relat
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  Location:

  In determining the ultimate location for your retail business, take into consideration:

  • The amount of daily foot traffic.
  • Parking and local transportation.
  • Other retail establishments-- those carrying similar products, ancillary items and distinctly different goods are all desirable.
  • Average income of potential customers as it rela
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    Location:

    In determining the ultimate location for your retail business, take into consideration:

    • The amount of daily foot traffic.
    • Parking and local transportation.
    • Other retail establishments-- those carrying similar products, ancillary items and distinctly different goods are all desirable.
    • Average income of potential customers as it rela
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      s, take into consideration:
      • The amount of daily foot traffic.
      • Parking and local transportation.
      • Other retail establishments-- those carrying similar products, ancillary items and distinctly different goods are all desirable.
      • Average income of potential customers as it rela
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        blishments-- those carrying similar products, ancillary items and distinctly different goods are all desirable.
      • Average income of potential customers as it relates to your product.

      Note: you'll want a storefront that has a solid amount of foot traffic. Parking difficulties or an inability to get to the store using public transportation will dissuade business. If you're opening a clothing store and there's another such store in the vicinity, that can actually help business. People tend to want to go to areas where they have two or three choices in relationship to the same general product. Competition, as long as you clearly define the differences between your offerings and there's, is good.

      Building:

      The building should be attractive and welcoming to the general public. People will judge your goods be