Locations

Question 1

How does tradition affect location of a business

Answer 1

Well established business’s are located in particular areas main employer for the area.

Question 2

How does infrastructure and transport affect location of a business

Answer 2

Built in an area with transport links
Usually rent or buy existing unit
Location of motorways and transport are essential to a business

Question 3

How does labour affect location of a business

Answer 3

Set up in an area with a suitable labour force
Old industrial areas and ship building tend to have surplus of labour
Good labour force can provide you with skills your looking for

Question 4

How does cost affect location of a business

Answer 4

Land price varies indifferent areas .

High land price affects the price of goods

Question 5

Climate - how does this affect location of a business

Answer 5

Some areas suited to activities especially in agriculture

Question 6

Access to market

Answer 6

Some business need to be close or have easy to the market

Important for the service of industries

Question 7

What 8 things affect where a business might locate their business

Answer 7

• tradition
• cost
• infrastructure and transport
• labour
• climate and physical geography
• access to the market
• availability of raw materials
• type of product or service