Finding a Business Location

Things to Consider, questions to ask, checklists
- Black's Guide Smooth Move - Move-related information, including a look at floor plans and layouts, methods of measurement, tenant build-out costs, the characteristics of good building management, and a consideration of executive suites.
- OfficeFinder.com - Information on leasing / buying office space: site locator, how to calculate office space requirements, questions to ask before leasing or buying, checklist of items to consider, checklist / timeline for moving.
Local Economic Development Organizations - These organizations work closely with local realtors to provide businesses timely and comprehensive real estate and demographic information.
Commercial Property Search Tools - (Check the yellow pages for listings of local realtors.)
Relocation Tools
- Standard Method For Measuring Floor Area in Office Buildings
- Site Analysis Tool -Wall Street Journal's Guide to Property
- Construction Cost Calculator
- Office Space Calculator - Provides two methods of calculating office space needs. The first is based upon general rules of thumb. The second goes into greater detail and is more accurate. Using both methods will provide a range of probable square footage requirements.