With only a few months before Christmas, retailers are already gearing up for the holiday season.
Buying vs. Leasing: Pros and Cons for Independent Retailers
The most common reason tenants lease space instead of buying a location is because of availability – or a lack thereof. 95 percent of all commercial space is for lease and not for sale.
Can You Negotiate Free Rent?
As we explain in our new book, Negotiating Commercial Leases & Renewals FOR DUMMIES, free rent is just one negotiable factor in a commercial lease.
Parking Pitfalls for Independent Retail Tenants
Do you have enough parking spaces for your customers, you and your staff? It’s a common problem The Lease Coach sees with both new and established businesses.
Retail Tenants…Beware of Landlords with 13-Inch Rulers!
Representing commercial tenants with leasing matters since 1993, we at The Lease Coach have found that some landlords are over-charging tenants for Phantom Space (more square footage than the tenant actually has). Are you paying too much?
Negotiating Signage as a Retail Tenant
It is much easier for customers to find your store if you have a prominent sign with your business name out front.
How to Negotiate your Lease Renewal…and Win
Get Organized. Beginning the lease renewal process should start approximately nine – 12 months in advance for commercial tenants leasing retail or commercial space.
Site Selection Secrets for Commercial Tenants
The commercial space chosen by a retail tenant can, in fact, be a deciding factor in the success or failure of the business.
10 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Retail Lease
When planning to lease a space for your business, you will want to prepare yourself for lease negotiations with a commercial landlord, also known as the lessor.
Independent Retail Tenants: Negotiate Your Commercial Lease
Negotiating a commercial lease for many independent retail storeowners is very challenging.