Small Business Toolbox

A library of business management info


Leasing
  • What You Should Know About Renting an Office
    01/21/2008
    If you're starting a new business or if your home-based business has outgrown your den, you may be looking to rent commercial space for your business operations. While the specific rights and responsibilities of commercial tenants vary from state to state, unlike renting a home or an apartment, there aren't myriad lease stipulations that the owner must adhere to. Therefore, it's going to be up to you to ensure you receive the best terms for you and your business.
  • Home Sweet Business
    07/25/2006
    How to know when it's time to move your home-based business elsewhere
  • Condemnation
    05/25/2006
    A 2005 Supreme Court ruling on eminent domain puts small businesses across the country in jeopardy
  • Opening a Second Location Without Going Broke… or Bonkers
    05/23/2005
    Opening a second office or store might multiply your sales, but it can also multiply your headaches if you don't take the time to plan ahead.
  • Negotiating Your Commercial Lease
    03/11/2005
    Negotiating a commercial lease with a landlord is like any other negotiation. The important thing is to know going in what you want and what you can afford.
  • Moving From Your Home Office
    05/20/2004
    If you're considering moving out of your home office and renting space, there are many factors to consider.
  • Owning vs. Leasing, Part II
    05/03/2004
    As a business grows, there's a natural point at which the owner may begin thinking about buying the building his or her offices are in, or buying another building that will allow the business to "really expand".
  • Owning vs. Leasing, Part I
    05/03/2004
    As a business grows, there's a natural point at which the owner may begin thinking about buying the building his or her offices are in, or buying another building that will allow the business to "really expand."
  • Buy or Lease
    04/30/2004
    With low mortgage rates, does it make sense to buy or lease?
  • Relocating With Ease
    12/18/2003
    Consider the following to help organize and simplify the process, whether you're moving across town or across the country.
  • Negotiating the First Location Lease for Your Small Business
    10/24/2003
    Once you have found a location that you like, the first thing to understand is how much that place will actually cost you.
  • How to Lease More for Less
    09/16/2003
    Lessees hold more cards than they think in negotiating the price and terms of a lease.
  • Look Before You Lease
    06/19/2003
    Before you decide to move your business, you should carefully determine if the new space and the move will be right for your small business.
  • Leasing Your First Commercial Space, Part II
    11/22/2002
    When looking at office space, always think of it in terms of how the layout of rooms will take care of your specific needs.
  • Should You Take the Risks Necessary to Grow Your Business?
    04/11/2002
    When businesses achieve a certain level of success, owners are faced with the decision of expanding or continuing to operate as usual. What are some signs that the decision is looming for your business?
  • Commercial Real Estate Opportunities Abound During Tough Economy
    04/11/2002
    If you've been thinking of leasing a new office, or if your lease is coming up for renewal, this could be an excellent time to pick up a bargain.
  • What to Look for When Renting a Meeting Space
    04/11/2002
    Today's Workshop offers some tips on where to look for high-quality yet relatively inexpensive meeting space.
  • Pros and Cons of Taking on a Second Location
    04/11/2002
    In today's Workshop, Jeffrey Moses discusses some pros and cons of taking on a second location.
  • Leasing Your First Commercial Space, Part I
    03/12/2002
    Your small or home-based business has expanded rapidly, and you're looking for larger office space to lease so that you and your employees can work without tripping over each other.