1.4.2 Business location - Word Drop

The place where a business operates is its ______. A good site can increase sales and lower ______. Many firms need to be close to their ______, so customers can reach them easily. Others choose a site near their ______, because skilled staff may not travel far to work.

Some manufacturers locate near their ______ if these are heavy and costly to move. Being close to ______ can attract more shoppers to an area, but it also increases rivalry. The ______ of the activity, for example a service or a manufacturer, affects location. A cafe needs a location with high ______, so many shoppers pass by. A builder can work from any base.

The ______ connects computers and allows trade across the world. Buying and selling goods through it is called ______. A business that trades through the internet can operate without ______ premises, so it may avoid shop rent. Some firms trade only ______ and reach customers across the country. However, a physical shop can provide face-to-face ______ and let customers see products before they buy.