5 Ways to Get More From Your Tenant Improvement Allowance

Sometimes the tenant improvement allowance offered isn’t enough to cover every improvement or upgrade the space needs. When this happens, you really only have two choices. You can either pay out of pocket to afford the build-out you’ve envisioned or you can be creative when it comes to getting the most bang for your buck. […]

Be Cautious with a Phased Tenant Expansion Project

Nobody thinks of business growth as problematic. But more business generally means you’ll need to hire more people. Soon enough, you just may find yourself outgrowing your current office space. Ideally, you’d probably like to pack some boxes and move you and your team into a brand new space with more square footage. However, that’s […]

Cost of Tenant Improvements Per Square Foot

When searching for your ideal workspace, it’s practically impossible to find exactly what you want in ready-to-move-in condition. Most spaces will require some type of office buildout. Sometimes it may be nothing more than some new carpet and paint. Other times it may involve knocking down some walls, building new walls, or other major renovations. […]

4 Tips To Crushing Any Tenant Improvement

A company’s work space is a valuable commodity. It’s an integral part of how a company does business. It needs to be functional for efficient operations. It needs to fit the culture your company is looking to cultivate. The brand you’re building. Moving into a space that requires customization is a natural part of any […]

Never Sign a Standard Office Space Lease Agreement. Here’s Why.

If you hear, “This is the standard office space lease agreement that everyone signs” – STOP! Do not proceed. Here’s why…

As a tenant or a tenant representative, it’s very unlikely that you’ll want to read the entire contents of a standard lease agreement. These contracts are typically very long, complex, and usually printed in a […]

Most Useful Office Space Leasing Advice You’ll Ever Get

Are you an SMB about to move into a new office space? You need a comprehensive plan prior to negotiating that lease and your TI Allowance. Here’s some office space leasing advice to take with you as you look for a new space or enter into lease and TI Allowance negotiations.

Don’t Look for the […]

4 Useful Tips for Renewing an Office Space Lease

70% of expiring office space leases are renewed. Renewing an office space lease seemingly makes life easy for both the tenant and landlord. However, this doesn’t mean renewal is without complications. Be sure to utilize these four tips when an office space lease renewal is nearing.

Compare Costs & Risks of Staying vs. Leaving

If you’re on […]

Leasing Office Space? Efficient Use of Space Maximizes Savings

When leasing office space, companies must recognize that less is more when it comes to maximizing cost savings. Avoid leasing excess space just because you’re offered a seemingly great rate per square foot.

If you’re leasing office space, finding the right space can be a challenge. Especially if you’re a cash-starved startup unfamiliar with the many […]