STRATEGIES
BY GAYE DE VILLIERS
What Makes A Good Location
For a business?
R
ising transportation costs, including fuel and
the proposed e-tolling, traffic congestion and
the need for ease of access are just some of the
relevant factors which impact on selecting a suitable
location for a business, says David Reid, investment
sales broker for JHI Properties.
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“The physical location of a business is extremely
important, because critical to the success of any
company is the ability to effectively reach its
desired target market. In turn, this involves supply
and demand – whether this relates to products or
services. Suppliers need to be able to supply with
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