The #1 Mistake Many Startups Make When Managing Growth. Remember the Garage?
In a galaxy far, far away… In the beginning, most start-ups follow a certain pattern: Inspiration leads to the “killer” idea Bootstrapping Sourcing Capital Recruiting an A-Team Product Development...
View ArticleA Successful Startup Story – Founder’s Instinct, Go Direct.
As I discussed on my last article, The #1 Mistake Many Startups Make When Managing Growth-Remember the Garage?, I wanted to share with you an anecdote from a well established web company in Seattle,...
View ArticleExamining the True Costs of Working with a Commercial Real Estate Broker
Post updated on October 4th, 2018 Finding an affordable commercial real estate lease that will suit both your company’s needs and its budget is certainly a difficult process, but one that’s always...
View ArticleBroker Banter – Questions & Answers (The Portland Chapter)
We’re the first to admit we don’t always have all the answers when it comes to the fine details of leasing and all the questions that come with it. That’s when we turn to our commercial comrades to aid...
View ArticleWhen Does it Make Sense to Use a Broker to Find Office Space?
With the explosive growth of small businesses in the U.S., more entrepreneurs are finding themselves negotiating and closing leases without the help of a broker. While at times it makes sense to do...
View Article5 Lease-Term Questions Facing Every Entrepreneur
Now that you have chosen a space that meets your company’s needs, the next step is negotiating your office lease. One of the most important decisions for a company to make during this process is...
View ArticleStartups, Get Your Finances in Order Before Leasing Office Space
This post was authored by Nathan Smith, a commercial real estate consultant and owner of Austin Tenant Advisors. As a startup or new business owner it’s important to be financially prepared before...
View ArticleExamining the True Costs of Opening a New Restaurant
Opening a restaurant is a costly endeavor to say the least. With so much volatility in the market and no guarantees that your establishment will take off with your intended audience, it can feel like...
View ArticleHow to Gain More Flexibility in Long-Term Commercial Real Estate Leases
For most businesses, agreeing to a long-term financial commitment is only positive if it means additional and sustained income. But a commercial real estate agreement is the opposite – a monthly...
View ArticleA Guide to Commercial Real Estate Insurance for Your Business
In most major markets, commercial real estate leases in heavily-trafficked neighborhoods can explode a company’s monthly overhead. Besides the cost of the space itself, you may be on the hook for...
View ArticleTips for Moving into Your New Office Space
No matter what stress survey you view, moving is almost always listed as a top-10 trigger, with some surveys placing it just before divorce and after the death of a loved one…yikes. While moving for...
View Article10 Things to Consider in Choosing the Right Office Space for Your Business
Choosing the right space to operate your business is an important part of building your company. Your office space needs to be large enough to create an environment for your staff to work in...
View Article7 Best Ergonomic Chairs That Will Fit for Your Work From Home Setup
Since the exponential growth of working from home over the last couple of years, a lot of workers are deciding to upgrade their “work from home” setups. This is in part due to the uncertainty of their...
View ArticleHow Buying CRE is Different than Residential
Commercial real estate (CRE) is different from residential real estate. When most people think of buying a home, they think of finding the right house in the right neighborhood and making an offer....
View ArticleHow to Create a Work Culture that Supports Employee Mental Health
Mental health has always been important, but the need for supportive and empathetic workplaces has increased with the pandemic and the transition to unconventional work environments. Now is the perfect...
View ArticleWhen to Use Financing to Expand Your Business – Balancing opportunity cost...
As a business owner, you know that growth is essential for success. But expanding your business can be expensive, and you may not have the cash on hand to cover the costs. That’s where financing can...
View ArticleWhat is 1031 Exchange? All Your Questions Answered
The 1031 Exchange was introduced to the Internal Revenue Code of the United States in 1921, to stimulate business and economic growth by providing relief to taxpayers through a deferral strategy. In...
View ArticleA guide to navigating business financing. Small business loans simplified.
Starting or running a small business is a big undertaking, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. However, one of the biggest challenges that small business owners face is financing. Whether you need...
View ArticleOfficeSpace.com partners with Lendio to make capital more accessible for...
According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), 99.9% of businesses in the United States are small businesses. This means that there are over 33 million small businesses in the US. Small...
View ArticleUndeniable expertise. How Trilogy CRE has achieved continuous growth...
In this edition of the OfficeSpace.com blog, we turn the spotlight on a real estate professional who has found that commanding market share and growing his business go hand in hand. We’re excited to...
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