Finding the Right Location for Your Small Business

Choosing the right location is a critical decision that can impact your business’s success, operations, and long-term growth. This workshop will guide entrepreneurs through the key considerations involved in leasing or purchasing commercial space. Participants will learn how to select and work with a knowledgeable commercial real estate broker, translate their business plan into clear real estate requirements, and evaluate potential properties based on location, building features, lease economics, and operational needs. The session will also cover important questions to ask before signing a lease or purchasing property and how to use market and demographic data to make a confident, informed decision.

Participants will learn how to:

Select and interview a qualified commercial real estate broker
Identify their business’s specific real estate needs
Evaluate location, building, lease costs, and operational fit
Ask the right questions before signing a lease or purchasing property
Use market and demographic data to support their location decision