The benefits of buying into a franchise are numerous. You can start your business with a fully developed plan already in place, with the support and training of the franchisor, and with methods of day-to-day operations tried and proven to work. It can be an expensive...
Current events have required and forced a lot of changes here in California and elsewhere. Small business owners may discover they need to move into a different space. Even those who have signed commercial leases before still need to stay on their game and not let...
The world has changed significantly this year. The way people here in California and elsewhere do business has included more technological assistance than ever before. In-person meetings, paper contracts and more are limited at best. Even the commercial real estate...
In recent years, the retail industry has taken some hits. In response, real estate development here in California and elsewhere has needed to change in order to move forward. Now, in light of current events, this becomes even more important. Could focusing on pad...
Many things have changed quickly in recent months. Current events continue to affect nearly every aspect of life, including real estate development here in California and elsewhere. A survey conducted biannually paints a grim picture of just how long the industry will...
Anytime two parties enter into a contract, there is a potential for a dispute to arise. Understanding that may inspire parties subject to a commercial lease to ensure that the document’s provisions protect their rights and interests to the greatest extent possible....
Crafting a commercial lease relevant to a large-scale transaction is hardly a casual and one-step process. The central parties on both sides of the equation must raise and come to terms on multiple and widely varied issues. To wit: Prospective landlords and tenants...
Millions of Americans take prescription drugs to manage medical conditions. In many cases, these medications alleviate pain, control symptoms and generally allow patients to live normal lives that may not have been possible without the drugs. This is one reason why...
If they work in the real estate industry for any length of time, developers, construction companies, property managers and others will likely face legal disputes. The competitive nature of highly successful real estate professionals may cause them to pursue litigation...
Smart business owners know how important it is to be prepared. Despite this, many sign commercial lease agreements without checking for certain terms and information, or negotiating when necessary. Noncompete clauses, dispute resolutions and spatial specifications are...
