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How do I find a Space?

So you need a place to open up shop – we’re offering a brief peek into how to find a Savannah location right for your business (5,000 sq. ft or less).

First things first – Know What You Want – only you know what you need to be successful in your business.

Think about how dependent your business is going to be on items like these:

  • Lease vs. buy
  • Foot traffic
  • Bandwidth and connectivity
  • Street level vs. upper floors
  • Quick access to highways
  • Proximity to airports
  • Proximity to quality of life amenities
  • Proximity to employees residence
  • Proximity to food, cafes, entertainment, cultural amenities
  • Proximity to customers, clients and vendors
  • Low/high cost space
  • High vs. low quality of space
  • Size of space needed
  • Type of space needed
  • Zoning requirements
  • Customer and employee parking
  • Special interior layouts
  • Finished or unfinished space

Think About the Type of Space You Want

  • Historic townhome
  • Victorian residence
  • Loft-type
  • Warehouse-type
  • Bungalow
  • Business park
  • Strip-mall
  • Shared space
  • Know Where to Find Info
  • Pick up the local newspapers

Know the Area Location Options

(see area overview here)

Check out posts to our real estate board

Check out the websites of the major realtors

Check out other local resources/media

Next Steps

  • Get out, drive around, no photo will ever do complete justice
  • Get to know the neighborhood, walk around
  • Talk to the neighbors
  • Decide on a location
  • Decide on a realtor
  • Talk to everyone you meet, ask them if they know of any good spaces

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