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Choosing a Successful Location for Your Business
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Parking
Adequate parking is another common need for many businesses. If a significant percentage of your customers will come by car and there isn't enough parking at your chosen spot, it's probably best to look elsewhere. In fact, the city planning or zoning board might not allow you to operate in a space that doesn't have adequate parking.
Zoning Rules
Finally, the location that you choose needs to be legally acceptable for whatever you plan to do there. A certain spot may be good for business, but if it's not zoned for what you plan to do, you're asking for trouble.
You should never sign a lease without being sure you'll be permitted to operate your business in that space. Your city planning or zoning board determines what activities are permissible in a given location. If your zoning board has a problem with any of your business activities, and it's not willing to work out a way to accommodate your business, you may have to find another space.
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Working from home can be much simpler than renting a separate office space, but it might put you in violation of zoning and other laws that regulate residential and business spaces. Be sure you're familiar with the laws that affect home businesses, as well as other legal issues such as the home-office tax deduction. For information about running a business from your home, read Nolo's Home Business articles.
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