We wanted our store to be just within walking distance from where we lived. This would allow us to easily monitor the store and it would stretch the limited manpower we have since 2 out of 3 partners have full-time jobs.
One of the first commercial spaces we found was a former internet cafe. It was pretty big and rent was pretty reasonable. Down-side was that it was facing one of the side streets instead of facing the main road.
The second commercial space we saw was in the same building but was being rented at a slightly higher rate but it was facing the main road.
The third space we checked was a very small converted space in someone's house. This was the least appealing when it came to location and the aesthetics but it had half the rent of the other 2 spaces. On our first visit here, the owner made it easy for to decide. He appeared like someone who was very difficult to get along with. We didn't want to be stuck with him so it became a choice between the first 2 spaces we found.
Each of the first 2 locations we were considering had their own pros and cons. We were set on choosing the less expensive one as we were on a budget. Fortunately, in one of our visits, it was raining; and it showed some flaws in the walls where water seeped through. The cost of the repairs would be equal to what we could've saved from choosing the less expensive unit.
Each of the first 2 locations we were considering had their own pros and cons. We were set on choosing the less expensive one as we were on a budget. Fortunately, in one of our visits, it was raining; and it showed some flaws in the walls where water seeped through. The cost of the repairs would be equal to what we could've saved from choosing the less expensive unit.
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