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Choosing and setting up a location

Things to consider when deciding where to locate your business and how to arrange your office, store or facility.

• Choosing a Commercial Building
  
  http://www.bdc.ca/en/advice_centre/articles/Pages/acquisition_building_criteria.aspx
  Find out how to choose the right commercial building for your business.
• Store location
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/guide/2149/
  Learn about the factors to consider when choosing a location for your store.
• Renting a space
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/guide/3672/
  Are you trying to decide where to set up your business? Learn about key factors to consider as you make this important financial decision.
• Home-based business
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/guide/2031/
  Working from home is one of the most economical ways to start your own business. Find out more about starting a home-based business.
• Setting up your home office
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/guide/4786/
  Find out how to plan for your home office.
• Site Selection
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/88/5852/
  Find site selections tools that can help you decide where to establish or grow your business.
• E-business
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/145/148/
  E-business is about using Internet technologies to provide superior customer service, streamline business processes, increase sales, and reduce costs.
• Making Ontario Accessible
  
  http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/accessibility/
  Find out what you need to do to make your business or workplace accessible for people with disabilities.
• Select Ontario — Interactive Research Tool
  
  http://www.ontario.ca/siteselection/WebPages/Dashboard/DashBoard.aspx
  Find the best location for your business with this tool that provides data on properties and workforce skills, along with community profiles.
• VISTA (Value-Added Incubator Services Throughout Alberta)
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/3627/
  Applies to: Alberta
  Discover how a business incubator can help you start and grow your Alberta business, and help your rural community thrive.
• Open for Business: A Land Use Planning Guide for Businesses
  
  http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page9243.aspx
  Learn about the application process for land use and how it applies to your Ontario business.