Launching a Local Business: Key Tips on Choosing Your Location
Join Amber Artemis in this episode of Launch Local as she delves into the intricacies of starting a local business with a focus on 'where.' Drawing from her personal experiences of running a home-based photography business and a winery, Amber discusses the benefits and challenges of operating from home and the crucial considerations for selecting a brick-and-mortar location. Learn strategies for keeping overhead low, the importance of leasing agreements, and the potential of co-locating with other businesses. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand, this episode is packed with practical advice as well as business ideas and inspiration. Don't forget to take the 'Ready to Launch' quiz on the Launch Local website for personalized feedback to help kickstart your business journey at launchlocal.biz
00:00 Introduction to Launching a Local Business
00:43 Starting a Home-Based Business
01:30 Advantages and Disadvantages of Home-Based Businesses
03:46 Transitioning to Online Sales
04:06 Tax Considerations for Home-Based Businesses
05:40 Exploring Brick and Mortar Options
07:45 Co-Locating with Other Businesses
08:00 Case Study: Launching a Winery Business
11:03 Importance of Lease Agreements
12:04 Conclusion and Resources
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