We Help Small Businesses Find Their Homes
Yoga Salt
Yoga Salt is a beautiful studio on the east coast of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Jon T. Vincent, CPA, P.C.
A boutique firm that uses a team approach to provide clear solutions to complex problems.
Session Beer Market
Located near the corner of South College Road and 17th Street in the Pine Valley area of Wilmington, NC, Session Beer Market features 8 rotating taps, 6 cooler doors full of individually priced beers, and larger format bottles and 6 packs to enjoy at home.
GPA
GPA is a full-service engineering and technology development firm serving industrial processing and manufacturing clients, with corporate headquarters in Wilmington.
Pet Health Of Hampstead
Caring for veterinary clients in Hampstead, Scotts, Hill, Porters Neck, Surf City and the surrounding area.
Unwined in Wake Forest
Wine Lounge & Yoga Studio with comfortable seating throughout the studio space and unique rooftop seating.
Yoga Salt
Yoga Salt is a beautiful studio on the east coast of Wilmington, North Carolina.
East Coast EuroWerks
European auto repair shop in Wilmington, NC, offering services for European vehicles from simple oil changes and maintenance to complex engine and transmission repairs.
Yoga Salt
Yoga Salt is a beautiful studio on the east coast of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Epoch BJJ
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and movement training studio in Wilmington, with a focus on self defense, fitness & personal development.
Pelican's SnoBalls
New Orleans traditional smooth fluffy snow with bold flavors serving 100+ flavors to customers for over 20 years, in 100 locations around the nation.
SMALL BUSINESSES MATTER
Small businesses make up the vast majority of all businesses in the world. Our cities not only wouldn’t be the same but wouldn't exist without them. The diverse mix of businesses are a huge part of our communities and they have an almost unquantifiable influence on how people live, work, and grow.
Navigating your growth
Our municipalities that govern small businesses also have a diverse and sometimes complicated set of regulations. Zoning is probably one of the most substantial tools a municipality has to manage businesses and community growth but other codes and programs can have large impacts as well. As businesses grow they need to navigate all this, especially as they are exploring their real estate options.
Helping you through the complexity
When a business goes from operating out of their home and moves into a commercial space the industry refers to them as an occupier. These businesses lease, purchase, or even build a space that they use for their business. For most small business owners, the first time they go look for a space the process is overwhelming. Between the discrepancy of information in how things are advertised to all the regulations to figure out there is a lot to process. When the business needs customized space which requires contractors and permits that adds another layer of complexity. Overall this process is not terribly complicated, it’s just new so it’s hard to know what questions to ask to figure it out. Brokers, lenders, contractors, and other consultants will be there to help navigate the process and will continue to be a resource as the business grows and expands.
Uniquely Designed for Your Success
Finding a location is not just about finding a space that checks a few boxes, there are many other things businesses need to consider. Most small businesses are growing and the space needs to be able to work for the business for the length of time the business will occupy it. The location of competitors can be very important to certain businesses, especially if there is a limited customer base in a certain area. For the employees, commute times and routes to and from work can make a big difference. Nearby restaurants and other amenities can also be a big reason for employees to join and stay with the business. For many contractors and service companies, being central to where their customers are is crucial. For retails, gas stations, restaurants, etc. many people will only go so far out of their way so not only location but what side of the road can make a difference. For distribution and industrial companies the access to highways or other transportation routes are not only important but can have huge cost implications. As businesses grow these factors typically become more and more important. The consultants hired to identify and evaluate locations need to understand how each of these factors affects the business and which ones are most important.