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Amazon.com changed how you buy books, then music and movies, then everything else. Like Wal-Mart and the Sears catalog before it, it is not only a dominant retailer, but also a dominant force in shaping the direction of retail in the US and beyond. Amazon's reach is much wider than retail, though. In addition to remaking IT and logistics, Amazon is transforming the commercial real estate landscape for everyone. Here are some of the ways that Amazon is remaking the industry:

Guest blog by Jeff (JR) Wakabayashi of Comba Telecom. Visit their site here.

While demand remains as high as ever for traditional high-clear height warehouse and distribution space, the ongoing growth of ecommerce and radical change in retail space has created new demand for seemingly obsolete urban industrial spaces. Those spaces make it possible for companies that are trying to reduce delivery times to more rapidly serve the proverbial "last mile."

There are many complex terms that most commercial tenants stumble on during commercial leasing. One of the often confused concepts is the one regarding rentable versus usable square feet. Determining the total square footage a tenant is expected to pay for is one of the first steps in evaluating a commercial property, so being adequately informed can be helpful. 

If you are new to commercial leasing, it will be prudent for you to look beyond your actually monthly rent and utility costs when determining whether an office space is ideal for your business. What you want to avoid is to be taken advantage of by the landlord after sensing your naivety. Familiarizing yourself with the intricacies of a commercial lease will be a good start. The following are the top 6 important questions to ask in order to negotiate a fair deal:

Commercial real estate leases will introduce you to a whole new set of vocabulary, which can make it difficult to fully interpret documents. To make dissecting the fine print simpler, familiarize yourself with these common terms that you need to know:

When you're lucky enough to find office space that perfectly suits your business needs, you naturally want to renew your lease and avoid the hassles and costs of relocating. Fighting for a favorable option to renew can help to ensure that you will be able to continue to occupy your space. Following these tips will give you the best chances of walking away from the negotiating table with a favorable renewal option:

Guest post from Joe Humphries, check out the Patriot LED's website here.