Everyone has had to make adjustments to the way they live, work and do business in recent months whether they live here in California or elsewhere. The truth of the matter is that some aspects of life may never be the same, and many people are having to take current...
Year: 2020
Giving new shopping center development the chance of success
The face of retail was already changing before recent events that have impacted the country, including California. Shopping center development was already changing, but it may change even faster and more dramatically now and in the future. That does not mean that...
Some types of commercial real estate remain good options
Developers and investors across California may be trying to figure out where to go from here. These remain uncertain times and the future of commercial real estate remains in flux. Some say that certain types of property could help save the commercial market. For...
Getting the most from the sale of your company
Whether you are trying to keep your struggling business afloat or your California company is experiencing more success than you can handle, the idea of selling may not be the first option that comes to mind. Many entrepreneurs start their businesses with the dream of...
2 items to include in a commercial lease
Most people do not like surprises when it comes to their businesses. For this reason, it would be beneficial to address as many adverse situations as possible in a commercial lease. Potential renters here in Orange County and elsewhere may want to make sure certain...
New law encourages affordable housing developments
Most residents are aware there is a shortage of affordable housing here in California. To address the problem, Gov. Newsom signed a bill into law on Sept. 28 designed to encourage more affordable housing developments across the state. With the possible slow of...
Franchise leases require special attention
Starting a business from scratch does not appeal to many California entrepreneurs. They would rather open a business with an established brand and products that they can take advantage of and with which they can increase the chances of success. When doing so, they may...
Franchise agreements are hard to understand, easy to violate
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...
Signing a new commercial lease when moving into a new space
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...
Technology is reimagining the commercial real estate industry
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...