In this article, you'll learn:

• What operating expenses (OPEX) are and how they affect your rent.
• Different types of OPEX and how they are billed in various lease structures.
• Strategies to control operating expenses and reduce costs.
• The benefits of working with your landlord to optimize building efficiency.

Regardless of how your lease is structured, one way or another, your business pays its share of the operating expenses for the building(s) that you occupy. As such, understanding what goes into the expenses for your spaces can help you prepare to better manage those costs.
 
A large percentage of your rent will go to operating expenses. Hence, it is important to know how it works, so you can negotiate effectively with your landlord and possibly minimize it. This article will help you understand operating expenses, the types of operating expenses as well as controlling operating expenses.