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WorksheetsS2 BDL Location (Based on Video)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is one of the strongest arguments for locating a business in a town centre?
Lower rent costs
Increased number of potential customers
Better parking facilities
Less competition
Why might a coffee shop benefit from being located in a town centre?
Customers prefer to drive to coffee shops
Coffee shops require large storage spaces
Customers make impulse purchase decisions
Coffee shops need less foot traffic
Which type of business is less likely to benefit from impulse purchases in a town centre?
Coffee shop
Bookstore
Printer ink shop
Clothing store
What impression does a town centre location give to customers about a business?
The business is new and experimental
The business is well-established
The business is struggling
The business is temporary
Why might a business choose to locate next to more established competition?
To avoid competition
To benefit from the area's reputation
To reduce advertising costs
To increase rent costs
What is a positive point about town centres regarding transport connections?
All train routes terminate there
All bus routes terminate there
There are no parking restrictions
They are far from public transport
Why might large supermarkets be less influenced by bus routes?
They have large car parks
They are located in rural areas
They only sell online
They do not rely on foot traffic
What should businesses consider about car parks in town centres?
If the car park is underground
If the car park is free or charges a fee
If the car park is open 24/7
If the car park is multi-storey
Why do customers like to shop in town centres?
To avoid crowds
To compare different suppliers
To find the cheapest products
To enjoy the scenery
What is a potential disadvantage of locating close to competitor firms?
Increased rent costs
Difficulty in competing with other suppliers
Limited customer base
Lack of visibility
What advantage might a business have by locating out of town?
Higher rent costs
Less competition
More foot traffic
Better public transport
What might a business out of town rely on to attract customers?
Word of mouth
Promotional offers
Lower quality products
Limited advertising
Why might there be less competition out of town?
There are no customers
The area is too crowded
The rent is too high
The area is too noisy
What should businesses consider when choosing a location in terms of customer travel?
The number of nearby restaurants
The availability of public transport
The proximity to schools
The number of nearby parks
What is a potential benefit of locating a business in a secondary site out of town?
Higher foot traffic
Cheaper rents
More competition
Better public transport
