Book excerpt: Location, Location, Location examines a foundational aspect of business profitability: selecting the right location for a business facility. This concise guide by Marcel De Meirleir, a leading site consultant with over fifty years of professional practice, outlines the principles and procedures necessary to identify an optimal site, and offers advice on how to invest wisely on real estate to minimize risks, and maximize returns. This useful and accessible resource provides strategies for regional government officials seeking to attract investments in their area, and includes tools for business owners, decision makers, and consultants for choosing locations to start, expand, or relocate their businesses.