June 7th, 2013 
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- The Secret to Choosing the Right Office Space - Location, amenities and size of the space will have a direct impact on the cost of leasing the office itself. Selecting an office space that works for your business can present a unique and challenging task for commercial investors. Whether you’re a doctor opening up a private practice, a lawyer or a telemarketing company, the size...
Why Due Diligence Is Important for a Seller - Sellers strengthen their negotiating power … by identifying problems in advance. If you’re selling a property, you need to do your due diligence. It not only protects you from the unexpected, but the information might help you sway a potential buyer. A seller who knows every detail about a property can influence a buyer’s perception of the val...
Parking Choices Can Make or Break a Business - Everyone has heard the saying that in real estate it’s location, location, location. This may work well for the landlord in the short term, but what about parking for tenants and customers? Property and business owners alike both suffer when parking is inadequate. The following information outlines the risks and benefits of different types of pa...
- Three Steps to a More Organized Business Life - The fiber of our business being is our ability to multitask to the point of strain, stress, and exhaustion. But in trying to “do more” are we’re really just “doing less”? Studies show a correlation between multitasking, high stress and stunted potential – leading to a scattered and unfulfilled business mind. Behind this dishevelment i...
The Three Phases of Environmental Assessments - When buying commercial property, an environmental site assessment (ESA) is an essential part of the due diligence process. Property owners and buyers should be aware of the three phases involved in a detailed ESA. Phase 1: The purpose of the first phase is to establish the baseline environmental conditions, identify any environmental compliance def...
Four Tech Tips to Make Your Life Simpler - The world of technology moves quickly. Following are four products that will help simplify your tech life: Have an iPhone? Download the magicJack application to make free local and long distance calls in North America. Check out StumbleUpon, a search engine that lets you save the cool photos, videos and stories you find online. You can also ...
How to Market a Property to Upscale Tenants - Marketing commercial properties for lease to upscale tenants can be challenging. Upscale tenants are more selective and demanding, but they are willing to pay a premium to get what they want. Your commercial property will have to meet their exacting standards. Failing to advertise a property’s desirable features can result in it being overlooked....
March 14th, 2013
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Net and Gross Leases: What’s the Difference? Commercial tenants can quickly get bogged down in the differences between net and gross leases. There are distinct economic differences between the two lease types and their variations. Understanding those differences can mean a substantial savings when negotiating lease terms. Gross Lease A gross lease is an agreement whereby the tenant pays a ...
February 15th, 2013
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- Secrets to Successful Networking - Networking has a bad reputation. People often (wrongly) think it is about knowing people just for what they can do for you. However, the opposite is true. Successful networkers know that the key to networking is to be nice to other people. It's as simple as that. The golden rule for networking is do good deeds first without wanting anything in return. So give ...
- What to Look for in an Accommodation Property - When it comes to investing in accommodation properties, there are as many investment options as there are property types. Knowing about the different types of accommodation properties enables investors to create a self-sustaining business that will provide profits for years to come. Knowing the basic history and some of the benefits and dr...
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