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Getting the best deal on your company's next lease on office space is a three step process. Going from macro to micro, you need to locate it correctly, negotiate the deal correctly and configure it correctly. If you maximize those three factors, your company will come out with the best possible combination of factors.

For any business, finding ways to decrease costs and eliminating unnecessary expenditures is important for improving the overall bottom line. Companies that own their own buildings or have triple net leases can exercise control over operating costs to reduce expenses and increase profitability. Following these tips can help you better manage operating costs:

Many companies sign commercial leases during peak periods only to find that it becomes difficult to keep up with rental costs when business slows down. When you're locked into a lease, you can't simply move to look for a place with a lower cost per square foot whenever you choose, but there are still ways that you can reduce costs.

When you're searching for commercial real estate, it's easy to start off by just focusing on what units are available in your region, but before you begin considering buildings, discussing square footage requirements and other specifics, it's important to take a step back. Site selection is the important first step in finding the right commercial space that you can't afford to skip. When you're selecting your site, follow these tips to help ensure that you choose the right location.

Regardless of your role in the commercial real estate world, there's a good chance that you spend a lot of time away from your desk. This is as true for corporate real estate staffers and leaders as it is for the brokers that they hire. Staying productive on the road takes more than just a laptop and a cell phone. Here are the best technology gadgets that will keep you working at 100 percent, all of the time.

Believe it or not, the market for commercial warehouse space is one of the hottest in the commercial real estate industry. As companies rejigger their supply chains due to the shifting global economy and due to the ongoing convergence of traditional retail and ecommerce, the one constant has been a need for more warehouses of more types. Here are some important tips to follow so that you can find the right space at the right place:

While many commercial lease administration software applications offer a dizzying array of features, some of the most important capabilities of the software aren't always clear from the marketing materials. Here are some questions that you should ask your vendor to get a deeper understanding of the program before you commit to it.

Common area maintenance charges are a part of occupying leased commercial real estate space. However, while the landlord is generally in the driver's seat, there could still be room for you to strategically manage your CAM expenditures and potentially save some money. Here are some tips to keep in mind both when you're negotiating a lease and when you're occupying space.