There's Nothing Wrong With Healthy Competition There are benefits to locating your office near competitors.

Jul 31, 2003

Are your competitors located nearby? Sometimes that's a goodthing, especially in industries where comparison-shopping ispopular. That's why competing retail businesses, such asfast-food restaurants, antique shops and clothing stores, tend tocluster together. You may also catch the overflow from existingbusinesses, particularly if you're located in a restaurant andentertainment area. However, if a nearby competitor is only goingto make your marketing job tougher, look elsewhere.

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