Overview

This discussion forum will help you think critically about the location selection practices of successful businesses.

Think about businesses that you know are highly successful and select one to examine and discuss.

Describe the location of the business. Provide specific description about how the location contributes to the success of the business.

What region are they located in? What state are they located in? How is the business supported by being in these areas?

What is the competitive advantage of the business, due to the location?

If the business has a physical location, what are strengths that can be identified for the business to be able to support the customers they serve (customer traffic, parking, reputation, visibility)?

If the business is non-traditional, what are strengths that can be identified for the business to be able to support the customers they serve?