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Corporate sustainability is becoming increasingly important for companies. Not only do green initiatives benefit the planet, but they also improve public perception of businesses and has been shown to positively impact recruitment, retention and job satisfaction rates. While it may seem that as a tenant, you have only minimal control over the sustainability of your office space, that's simply not the case. Following these five tips can go a long way toward establishing a greener office and shrinking your company's eco footprint.

Touring prospective offices is one of the most important steps during the commercial leasing process, as it gives you a chance to really see the spaces that you are considering. With so much to think about during your tour, it's far too easy to overlook key details. Using this checklist will help to ensure that you consider all of the important elements as you tour.

With commercial leasing, the first contract that a potential landlord presents you with should be thought of as a rough draft. Negotiations are a typical part of the leasing process, and the landlord fully expects you to request changes to the document. To ensure that you get the best possible deal, keep these tips in mind while you negotiate.

The process of leasing an office space can often be an arduous one. Business owners have to find the perfect office, negotiate with the landlord and move into the new space. It is a time and energy intensive process that requires

There's a lot more to your lease than just the rent and CAMs. To understand what you are paying, you need to carefully review what your lease includes, how expense reimbursements get calculated and how your space gets measured. At the same time, you could end up responsible for expenses that aren't even a part of your lease -- or your plan.

Open office space is a definite trend in commercial real estate with many companies choosing to build out with airy floor plans that allow employees to share their working areas. But is the trend worth getting in on? The truth is that open and closed office space both have their benefits. Read on to discover the pros of both, so that you can make the best decision regarding the layout of your office.

Guest blog by Mildred Delgado. Mildred Delgado is an up-and-coming marketing strategist at Originwritings and AcademicBrits, where she has already assisted on several high-profile marketing campaigns. She also presents at and contributes to PHDKingdom. Follow her on Twitter.