Free Diagnostic worksheet
The premises decision brief
Prepare better operating questions before discussing buying or leasing premises.
By Amy Aceto-Hitchinson
What you’ll work through
Before discussing a property commitment, describe what your business needs the premises to allow. This is a preparation worksheet for conversations with appropriate advisers, not a buy-or-lease recommendation or a book excerpt.
- Define the operating requirement
- Compare options on evidence
- List responsibilities under the actual terms
- Test the effect on the operation
- Prepare the next meeting
A look inside
Define the operating requirement Location and access ___; intended use ___; layout ___; essential facilities ___; likely period of suitability ___; what could change ___. Separate essential requirements from preferences.
The PDF includes the complete diagnostic worksheet and space for your next action. Print it or keep it beside you as you work.