m10 l3 components of a business layout
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Components of a
Business Layout
The floor layout diagrams used in this presentation were taken from Meyer, Earl C. and Kathleen R. Allen, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, 1st edition (New York: Glencoe-McGraw Hill, 1994), 185-186.
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Business layout
A floor plan or map that shows how the space in the site will be used to conduct business.
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Physical Layout Patterns
Right-angle grid Open layout Enclosed layout Landscaped layout
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Right-Angle Grid Layout
Produces a pattern of crossing aisles that provides a highly-structured system for facilitating the flow of traffic
Reduces security concerns
Works well for self-service operations such as grocery stores
Diagram from Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (1994), p. 185.
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Consists of completely open sales space bounded by outside walls
Enhances visibility of merchandise and sales coverage
Provides security
Open Layout
Diagram from Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (1994), p. 185.
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Enclosed Layout
Organizes types of merchandise into separate operations divided by walls
Creates individual shopping environments
Used by department stores
Diagram from Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (1994), p. 186.
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Landscaped Layout
Combines the elements of the open and enclosed layouts
Improves customer and sales staff interaction
Encourages creative displays
Does not use space efficiently
Increases the danger of shoplifting
Diagram from Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (1994), p. 186.
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Standard Items Necessary for Business Operations(will vary depending on the type of business)
Furniture: desks, chairs, bookcases, filing cabinets, tables, computer stands
Fixtures: lamps, overhead lights, shelving, counters, showcases
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Standard Items Necessary for Business Operations (continued)
Office equipment: computers, telephones, photocopiers, fax machines
Office supplies: pencils, scissors, paper clips, manila folders, calendars, pens, stationery
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Standard Items Necessary for Business Operations (continued)
Maintenance supplies: paper towels, toilet tissue, cleaning supplies
Kitchen supplies: coffee maker, small refrigerator, microwave, coffee, tea