-  Access to a reliable supply

of electricity and water-infrastructure

-The risk of crime and vandalism in the area

- Access to a reliable

and efficient network

for transporting goods domestically and international

-The level of competition

in the new and/or

existing market 

-Proximity to competitors

 - Government incentives to set up a business in the area (e.g. grants, subsidies, tax incentives)

 - The availability of suitable premises in the area

to public transport )

Availability of skilled and unskilled labour and costs

Government regulations

to control business activity

in the area (eg. taxes, restriction on foreign ownership - setting up factories in another country)

Availability of suitable premises (large land area for factories construction, renting factories,buildings)

The scale of production

(the size of the business) and the size of the site

Infrastructure (good roads, water electricity supply, internet)

Ease of access for large delivery vehicles

Proximity to suppliers of component parts and raw materials used in the production process

Transportation (near the road, railway, airport, port…..) for easier importing and exporting

Costs of labour within the area (including the national minimum wage)

Proximity to suppliers of component parts and raw materials used in the production process

The risks of having natural disasters

-Want to be close to residences.

-Requires employees to work longer hours or night shifts.

-Doesn’t require skilled labour

- Competition and neighbors

- Understand policies, rules related to retail store location 

- High number of shoppers who frequently visit the area 

- Easy of access for large delivery vehicles 

- Trade barriers 

-Convenience for the customer (e.g. the numbailable, links

to public transport)

-Low cost of renting premises in the area

-Low risk of crime and vandalism in the area

-Near a public transport station (bus stop)