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Location

Depending on the type of business you are in, choosing the correct location could be a very important decision. There are several key items to keep in mind when choosing a location:

• Zoning
• Price: Is it affordable?
• Demographics: Determine if the demographics of the local population are a good fit with your business 
• Proximity to Market: Are you close to your market
• Accessibility: Can your market reach you?
• Competition: Are you too close to your main competitor?

Recruitment of employees: Will your employees want to work at your location?

Zoning

Before choosing a location, please contact your local town office to determine the current zoning of the area you are considering to locate in. It is possible to have to land re-zoned by going through a public procdure.

Commercial Realtors

When choosing a location, it may be necessary to have assistance from a commercial realtor. The Saint John Real Estate Board can give you an up-to-date listing of commercial realtors in your area.