Searching for premises (22)

Choosing your business premises is rather like getting married. It is one of the biggest decisions you ever have to make, but few people have much useful experience of it.

For a start-up business with modest resources, it can be a daunting prospect. Yet all it takes is clear thinking and a well-planned approach.

This briefing guides you through the steps involved in finding the right place to launch your business.

It covers:

• Choosing the best location.
• The pros and cons of licensing, leasing, and buying premises.
• Specifying the kind of premises you want.
• Finding the right premises.