4. Business location

• Name an influence on location

  One influence on location is the proximity to raw materials, in examples of manufacturing businesses where the raw material is heavy, it makes sense to place the business near the source of raw materials
• Name an influence on location

  One influence on location is the proximity to markets as some businesses may wish to be close to customers as this could lead to increased sales as customers use the business as result of convenience.
• Name an influence on location

  One influence on location is the availability and price of land, as the cost varies greatly from area to area, the cost depends on how central the site is as sites in the center of town are more expensive, the area of the country in which it is situated, land gets more expensive the closer to large towns or cities it is
• Name an influence on location

  Once influence on location is government influence as some parts of the country suffer greatly from unemployment and so the government may attempt to encourage businesses to locate in these area to reduce this problem. The government will do this by reducing the rates and organising local trade fairs to promote businesses
• Name an influence on location

  One influence on location is communications as businesses need to be be in areas where information is easily transmitted, has good telephone reception and where broadband is easily accessed. It is important that's a business and its customers are able to have quick and clear communication
• Name an influence on location

  One influence on location is the transport infrastructure as a sound infrastructure of good roads or a reliable rail network encourages a business to move to an area. This also allows a business to deliver goods more quickly to its customers and it would also help receive its deliveries more easily
• Name an influence on location

  One influence on location is parking as available parking facilities are very important of retail businesses but most particularly for those selling groceries or goods such as DIY materials. These goods are heavy and difficult to carry so customers need to be able to park near the shop