1. “In the selection of commercial premises, one should seek the most bustling locations. Business districts play a pivotal role; mature commercial facilities in old city areas are worthwhile investments. Generally, these areas boast sufficient popularity and excellent transportation, fostering a long-standing prosperous commercial ambiance and significantly reducing investment risks. However, investors should avoid purchasing properties slated for future relocation unless there is substantial assurance of higher compensation. Additionally, investors can explore emerging markets. Though requiring cultivation, these markets often feature lower land prices.
Several criteria can guide investment decisions: firstly, ground level and floor factors; ground floor shops are typically the most desirable for renting, offering higher rents and enhanced investor security. Secondly, consider occupancy rates; doubling occupancy equates to halving rent costs. Furthermore, precise market positioning significantly enhances investment returns, such as specializing in areas like ‘Computer Street’ or ‘Fashion Street.'”
2. “Open your doors to the crowds. The flow of people signifies affluence; where there are people, there is vitality. A thriving shop depends on customers, who are the source of its wealth. If customers grace the entrance, the shop flourishes; otherwise, it faces closure. Thus, the orientation of a shop’s entrance should align with the customers’ flow, welcoming them with open doors.”
3. “The storefront should be expansive. Just as Feng Shui emphasizes spacious frontage to receive energies from all directions, in commerce, it is essential to consider the unobstructed view in front of the shop. No barriers should mar the view, such as walls, utility poles, billboards, or oversized obstructive trees.”
4. “Place auspicious and prosperous items. The fortune of a business is often beyond human control; even with excellent work, location, products, employees, and management, prosperity might still elude. Many believe in the influence of good luck; hence, the use of items like elephants, gods of wealth, and silver coins, properly placed in the wealth sector, can significantly enhance auspicious energies.”
5. “Avoid proximity to banks. Banking institutions tend to absorb financial energies; if they dominate the area, others may find it challenging to amass wealth. Considering the comprehensive factors in business Feng Shui, such as location selection, office layout, factory areas, finances, and the chairman’s office and residence, it’s crucial to consider the macro environment, micro environment, and dynamic Feng Shui aspects. Business Feng Shui is more fluid; environmental Feng Shui factors can change, leading to shifts in prosperity.”
6. “Avoid negative influences in front of the office building. If a road directly passes in front of the office building or there are utility poles, transformers, chimneys, or sharp angles pointing toward the entrance, it creates a ‘rushing Sha Qi.’ To counter this, thin curtains or Feng Shui mirrors can be used inside the windows to deflect the negative energies.”
7. “Ensure good lighting in the office. If the boss’s office has windows on both sides, excessive brightness and transparency can lead to mental fatigue. Install blinds on the windows with less pleasant views. For single-window offices, orientation towards east, south, or west is suitable, avoiding north. North represents the ‘Kan’ palace, associated with labor and pressure. If north-facing windows are inevitable, maintain a considerable distance between the window and the writing desk. Use warm-colored interior decor to balance the lack of sunlight.”
8. “Create a conducive environment within the office. Ideally, the boss’s office should be a suite with an outer chamber for a secretary. The outer chamber should be smaller, occupying one-third of the office space, with the inner chamber taking up the remaining two-thirds. The outer chamber serves as a waiting area to gather energy. The door between the inner and outer chambers should not be in the central position but closer to the entrance of the entire office, preventing the direct loss of financial energy and creating a subtle and harmonious atmosphere.”
9. “Choose a commercial building with a mountain behind. A mountain behind the commercial building symbolizes support in Feng Shui terms. If there is no natural mountain, having a tall, broad building directly behind acts as a metaphorical ‘support,’ stabilizing the energies of the building.”
10. “Ensure a broad entrance. According to traditional Chinese Feng Shui, the main entrance is the ‘qi mouth’—a narrow entrance hinders the absorption of wealth energies, leading to poor business. A wide entrance, while beneficial, should maintain a balance. Excessively large entrances, while intriguing, can create an imbalanced appearance, disrupting harmony.”
11. “Place the shop’s door in an auspicious direction. The door serves as the gateway for energy. Opening towards fortunate energies invites financial prosperity. The door can be substantial, attracting customers. When there is a road in front, consider its length and the direction of foot traffic. Roads represent water, and water signifies wealth. The shop ideally adopts a ‘counter-flow’ setup, facing the incoming water. If customers predominantly come from the left, open the right door, symbolizing White Tiger receiving Azure Dragon’s water. Similarly, if customers mainly approach from the right, open the left door, indicating Azure Dragon receiving White Tiger’s water. The choice depends on the side with higher foot traffic and the longer road. Avoid ‘scissor roads’ and roads creating arrow-shaped formations, as these configurations not only hinder wealth accumulation but can lead to financial losses.”
12. “Avoid ominous features. Consideration for mental and environmental hygiene necessitates avoiding direct alignment with constructions considered inauspicious in Feng Shui, such as chimneys, restrooms, livestock pens, stables, funeral parlors, and hospitals. These buildings emanate negative energies, which Feng Shui interprets as unfavorable. During site selection, it’s crucial to avoid areas with such structures. However, if circumstances require setting up a shop near such constructions, orient the door away from the unfavorable entity. Installing a screen near the door provides additional protection against negative energies.”
13. “Select neighbors wisely. Opt for office spaces within clusters of business buildings, preferably facing parks, lawns, or tranquil lakes. Avoid proximity to entertainment venues, temples, or prisons.”
14. “Harmonize decoration with the boss’s astrology. Each person’s birth chart has a favorable element. Aligning store location, orientation, color schemes, and interior arrangement with the boss’s astrological elements can significantly enhance positive energies, promoting business success.”
15. “Adhere to favorable shop shapes. Square or rectangular shapes are optimal, while triangular or irregular shapes should be avoided.”
