Negotiate the Best Lease for Your Business. 2nd Edition.

Download or read book Negotiate the Best Lease for Your Business. 2nd Edition. written by Fred S. Steingold and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unless a small business owner operates a business out of her home, or owns the building from which her shingle dangles, she needs to lease commercial space. For the typical owner, this process can be daunting -- and cluttered with costly, potential pitfalls. With Leasing Space for Your Small Business, entrepreneurs can proceed with confidence. This practical handbook explains how to analyze space needs and then go about finding the ideal location at the best price. Readers learn how to:* determine the real cost of renting* negotiate with an experienced landlord* read the small print in a lease -- and protect themselves if the landlord presents a one-sided lease* allocate the responsibility -- and cost -- of fixing up the space* deal with a contractor during remodeling * end a lease early* share the space with a sub-tenant* respond to an eviction notice* problem solve without hiring a lawyer.Comprehensive and, as always, written in plain English, Leasing Space for Your Small Business is essential for entrepreneurs on the hunt for a fair and workable lease.