Choosing the Perfect Business Location with Feng Shui

Thinking of starting a new business? Talk about exciting and scary at the same time! Well, choosing the right location for your new venture is serious business. And feng shui can help!

Location, location, location is not only important for real estate, but also where to place your business. Here are five feng shui tips that I often give to my business clients to help them choose the perfect location for their business:

1. Consider the main entrance. In feng shui, the main entrance of a building is where feng shui energy and your prosperity flows in. To attract positive energy, it’s best to locate the main entrance in a way that is good for your business. As a fairly obvious example, you’d want a retail store’s main entrance to be in an area with lots of foot traffic rather than hidden in a back alley. The main entrance of a therapist’s office, on the other hand, should be a little more discreet, though not hard to find.
2. Look for a location with good energy. Find a location with good energy by looking for a place that is well-ventilated and has plenty of natural light. Look at locations near sources of positive energy, like parks and bodies of water. Avoid locations that are located near negative elements, such as busy highways, cemeteries, hospitals, or areas that seem disorganized.
3. Choose the right building shape. The shape of a building in feng shui is important because it can affect the flow of energy. For example, square or rectangular buildings are considered stable and grounding, while round or oval-shaped buildings are thought to promote creativity and flexibility. Choose a building shape that aligns with the goals and values of your business.
4. Pick your numbers carefully. In feng shui, address and unit numbers have a symbolic meaning that can affect the energy of a location. For example, the number 8 is considered lucky and is often associated with abundance and prosperity. On the other hand, the number 4 is considered so unlucky in feng shui that most buildings in Asia skip the 4th floor. The numbers in your address should align with your business goals.
5. Look for the right elements. The surroundings of and the materials used in the construction of your building are quite important to the success of your business. Understand the Five Elements and their meanings. Then, look at the elements around your prospective building’s location (bodies of water, trees, etc.) and the construction/elements already in your building (steel, wood, fireplaces, etc.). You’ll want to complement and balance what already exists there with appropriate elements in your tenant improvements and interior design while slightly favoring the element(s) that most aligns with your business goals.

Choosing the right location for your new venture is serious business! We haven’t even talked about your logo, yet, have we? While we’re at it, don’t forget to put some feng shui focus on your personal career path.

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