Are you considering the move from a home office to a commercial space? As with all things in business, there are pros and cons to weigh before making a decision to take your home based business to a commercial space. Typically, entrepreneurs make the move to a commercial office because they’ve outgrown their current space [...]

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Great Reasons to Lease Small Office Space

April 27, 2012
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Has your business has outgrown the garage? Is your current office space is too large or too small? Finding the perfect office space is a big deal and we want to help! We offer flexible and affordable office-warehouse space in Boise, Denver, Phoenix and Sacramento. If you haven’t consider an industrial space before, we’d like [...]

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Crowdfunding Changing the Shape of Business

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You’ve no doubt heard the term crowdfunding in recent months. Growing in popularity with equal measure for both entrepreneurs looking for support as well as investors looking to fund projects they believe in, crowdfunding describes a trending approach to raising capital for new projects and businesses by seeking contributions from a large number of people, [...]

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Finding Business Space for Rent

April 12, 2012
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Finding a business space for rent can be a frustrating process. However, there are a few things business owners can do to help ease the process of locating and securing an office space lease. Determine Space Requirements – It’s a good idea to figure out your basic space requirements. Take into consideration the amount of [...]

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The Ideal Desk for Small Office Spaces

March 20, 2012
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While there’s not a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to choosing the ideal desk for your home office or office space rental, we can offer you a simple guide to six different desk styles specifically designed to accommodate the small office space. Corner Desk – If you want to maximize your home office or small [...]

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Top 5 Reasons to Lease Office Space with Office Warehouse Space

March 13, 2012

Changing the way we do business—from the smallest detail to the big picture stuff—could make the difference between success and failure. These days, both established business owners and start-up entrepreneurs are seeking sustainable solutions from purchasing eco-friendly office supplies to leasing affordable office space in order to save money on monthly expenses. Read on to [...]

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Office Space Lease for Business Entrepreneurs

February 16, 2012

For many entrepreneurs, the success of any new business venture involves smart decision-making. The question of whether to buy property or to sign an office space lease can be a confusing issue. The best advice we can offer is it depends upon your particular situation. As a new start-up, you might not have sufficient funds [...]

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Lease Office Space in Phoenix

February 2, 2012
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If you’ve considered starting or moving your business to a professionally managed space in Phoenix, lease office space with Phoenix.officewarehousespace.net. We offer small, functional office warehouse units -some include showroom too, in convenient locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. Get a retail look at an industrial price. Leasing an office warehouse space is an inexpensive [...]

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Lease Small Office Space or Commercial Showroom in Boise

January 12, 2012
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Boise.officewarehousespace.net is proud to offer affordable small office space and commercial showroom/warehouse space in the Boise metropolitan area. Lease a commercial showroom with a retail look without the retail price tag! We lease professionally managed small office space and desirable commercial showrooms that are an inexpensive alternative to leasing an expensive commercial retail space. Why [...]

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Small Office Space Layout and Storage Solutions

December 30, 2011
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Small business owners often find themselves operating in a small office space setting with a limited amount of space. When working with limited office space, it’s critical to get creative with your storage solutions, decorating ideas and design layout. The goal is to create a comfortable yet functional working environment for your employees and a [...]

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Small Office Space Solutions

December 29, 2011
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Looking for an affordable small office space solution without the hassle? Consider leasing with OfficeWarehouseSpace.net commercial warehouse space lease. We know securing an office space lease is a big commitment, affecting your bottom line and impacting other areas of your business such as customer impression and employee morale. With Officewarehousespace.net, we offer simple, practical tips [...]

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Lease Small Office Space with The Easy Lease Program™

December 2, 2011

Always on the lookout to share helpful ideas and resources for business owners, we thought we’d spend a little “shameless bragging” time regaling our very own Easy Lease Program™. If you’re in the market to lease a small office space in Boise, Denver, Phoenix or Sacramento, we’ve got the lease that’s right for you! What [...]

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Small Office Space Solutions: Low-Cost Ideas to Maximize Your Space

November 23, 2011

With the economy struggling and budgets tight, every business is trying to cut costs to make ends meet. With that, Office Warehouse Space would like to share some cost-saving ideas to maximize your office space while minimizing the impact on your bottom line. From clever storage solutions to simple room dividers, learn how to make [...]

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Easy Leasing Guide for Your Business

November 10, 2011
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Let’s face it, signing a lease of any kind − a new car lease, an apartment lease, or a small business lease − can be intimidating. Many of these contracts are long and full of confusing legalese jargon that leaves you overwhelmed and uninspired. When leasing office warehouse space or traditional commercial space, ideally you want to [...]

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Small Business Marketing Guide: Part Three – Email Marketing & Paid Advertising

October 28, 2011
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Email marketing and paid advertising might be some of the “oldest” marketing channels to date. But these oldies can be goodies if you leverage your campaigns correctly. And by leveraging, I mean telling a great story. Like any good advertising, it’s all about the art of spinning a compelling tale that inspires people into action! Let’s [...]

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Small Business Marketing Guide: Part Two – What SEO Can Do For Your Business

October 21, 2011
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You’ve no doubt heard the words, “Search Engine Optimization” bandied about if you’ve created a website for your business. It’s some times referred to as SEO or SEO Services. So what the heck does that phrase mean and what exactly does SEO do for your business? Google uses a complex algorithm to determine what a [...]

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Small Business Guide to Online Marketing: Part One – Social Media Marketing & Content Development

October 19, 2011
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As small business owners we need to have our hands in every aspect of running our business. Marketing can easily be overlooked in the day-to-day minutia of building a successful company. The good news is that marketing a small business doesn’t need to be difficult, expensive or time consuming. In fact, running a successful online [...]

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Overflow Storage

September 26, 2011
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Has your business outgrown its space and grown too big for its own britches? You should consider adding an office warehouse space for your overflow storage with convenient storage space that’s easily accessible through a grade-level rollup door. An industrial storage space provides clear height ceilings allowing pallet storage and stacking for tall racking systems [...]

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Alternative Office Space for Green Businesses

September 19, 2011
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Green businesses looking for an alternative and inexpensive office space might consider signing an office warehouse space lease. These warehouse spaces fare easily accessible through a grade-level rollup door with high ceilings, providing and an open-air office space. This can be a great solution for keeping your startup costs very low. And you can help turn [...]

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How Businesses Can Capitalize on Infographics

September 13, 2011
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The old adage a picture is worth a thousand words speaks volumes to the power and popularity of infographics today. An infographic is a cheerful chart with groovy eye-captivating graphics that share data across a myriad of topics in just about any industry you can imagine. These sticky (with any luck viral) visuals have the [...]

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To Own or Rent Office Warehouse Space?

September 9, 2011

Having been in the business for over 20 years and worked with hundreds of tenants, I frequently get asked whether they are better off to own or lease office warehouse space. My answer is not likely something you have heard before. It is not an equation your accountant or realtor may provide. The answer lies in [...]

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Online Marketing for Small Business: Get Social or Get Lost!

August 24, 2011
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The fluid quality of the web and its ever-evolving and morphing nature calls for innovative ways to get your particular business flavor to pop. With so many snake oil salesmen littering the space and promising instant riches upon purchase of their software or early settlers claiming an endless supply of gold if you follow their [...]

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Three Things to Consider When Starting a Small Business

August 17, 2011
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Young entrepreneurs launching a small business have many things to consider when starting out. Luckily, there are more than enough resources both online of off to help pave the way towards financial success. We’ve collected three things to consider when starting a small business: Mission Statement A mission statement succinctly captures the essence of your [...]

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Warehouse Space Offers Creative Alternative for Artists

July 29, 2011
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Artists looking for a space to create “on the cheap” should consider an office warehouse space lease as an inexpensive alternative to the high-costs of an artist loft. An office warehouse space is well suited for sculptors, painters, photographers and writers. The open floor plans, high ceilings and rollup doors easily lend themselves to a [...]

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Using Google Maps to Locate Office Space in Phoenix

July 22, 2011
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Whether you’re an established business owner or a young entrepreneur looking to lease an affordable office space to call home, there are some incredible and free online resources to help you locate the perfect office space where all the magic is sure to happen! Google Maps remains one of the top resources to find local [...]

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Tips for Creating Eco-Friendly Office Warehouse Space

July 13, 2011
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You’ve leased the perfect office warehouse space for your business and now you’re ready to add some eco-friendly touches. We’ve gathered a few ways you can green your office warehouse space with an eco-friendly makeover. And who knows, you might even save money in the process! Just Say No To Paper: Print only when absolutely [...]

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It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… it’s RedLaser

July 11, 2011
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There’s a new superhero in town.  His name is RedLaser and his powers are countless.  Ever find yourself in one of these scenarios?  RedLaser to the rescue! You’re at the store and you’ve got your eye on a brand new printer for your office warehouse space.  It’s marked “sale” but is it possible the price [...]

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What is Your Landlord Hiding in the Fine Print?

June 27, 2011
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Students of history recall the stories of the landlord abuse that occurred in the late 1800’s/early 1900’s when tenant farming, mining towns and tenant exploitation were common.  Fortunately, these situations have been largely extinguished in the US, but adversarial feelings between landlord and tenant remain.  Is landlord abuse prevalent today? Are they truly ogres? Or [...]

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Lessons from Duck Hunting

June 14, 2011
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Here is some great advice from Cameron Herold of BackPocketCOO about recruiting and hiring great people to work for you.  Great employees not only make your business successful and your life and job easier, they portray the image of your company to third parties you work.  When searching for the best of the best, take [...]

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It’s Not About the Rent

June 3, 2011
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When looking for office warehouse space, many prospective tenants spend a great deal of time grinding on their monthly rental rate to try to get a deal.    A little known fact is that “rent” makes up less than 10% of a company’s expenses and often times, even less than 5%.    So why is it that [...]

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The Four Hats

May 18, 2011
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Picking an accountant for your business can be a daunting task.  Accounting is an extremely complicated field, for beginners and experts alike.  Accounting is not black and white; rather there are often many areas of gray depending on who you work with.  This is why choosing the right accountant(s) is critical to your business. After [...]

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Growing Pains

May 3, 2011
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There comes a point for many entrepreneurs where they reach a natural threshold for managing the growth of their business.  For some, myself included, this can come fairly early on.  The signs are easy to see – it no longer feels like you are running your business but your business is running you.  What I [...]

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Change Your Life Permanently

April 15, 2011
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Can you think of one person in your family or group of friends that is universally well-liked and embraced by all?  You can’t quite put your finger on it but there is just something about them.  For my family, this person is my uncle.  My uncle is just awesome!  He married into our family and [...]

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Monkey Business

April 6, 2011
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Do you ever wish you could take a quick survey of your customers to see how they would rate your service?  Or a survey of your employees to gage their job satisfaction?  Accurate assessments of your operation (internal and external) are critical in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your business.  These results will help [...]

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Get Coached

March 29, 2011
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“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.”—Lou Holtz, Legendary Football Coach Many high ranking CEO’s share a secret few people know—they don’t go it alone.  As the head of a business, being the sole decision maker can be daunting and stressful.  Why carry that burden on your shoulders [...]

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Meet Craig’s Sister Angie

March 23, 2011
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As you get settled into your new office warehouse space, you will undoubtedly have needs that come up as a necessary part of running your business.  Whether it is looking for an interior designer to customize your space, an accountant to help keep your books or a carpenter to build some custom shelving, it may [...]

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Featured Tenant | Solar Traffic Controls

March 15, 2011
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Solar Traffic Controls has been a tenant at Third Street Commerce Center in Tempe, Arizona since 2001.  They specialize in the design and manufacturing of solar powered flashing beacons designed for traffic control.  Solar Traffic Controls’ unique product and obscure market makes it one of Office Warehouse Space’s most profitable niche tenants. Solar Traffic Controls [...]

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Show Me the Money

March 7, 2011
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Is your small business in need of some extra funding?  Whether it is to jump start a new venture or revive an old one, funds are often hard to come by these days.  One area to explore possible assistance is through Community Development Financial Institutions or CDFI’s. CDFI’s are mission-driven financial institutions that provide financial [...]

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Marketing: The Rule of 27

February 28, 2011
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Studies have shown that you only truly see one out of three ads that are placed in front of you.  Of these ads, you only take action one out of nine times you see that brand.  Simple math tells us it takes 27 exposures to one brand to elicit a response such as a purchase [...]

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What to Look For in a Landlord

February 21, 2011
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The Landlord-Tenant relationship is an important one to your business so it is crucial to find a Landlord that you enjoy working with.  Here are some tips on what to look for in a Landlord if you are new to leasing office warehouse space. Find a Landlord that is flexible on lease terms.  Don’t feel [...]

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Search One and Done

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If you’re like me, you like to get the best deal out there, whether it is on your office warehouse space, your new coat or your next car.  When it comes to travel, it is no different.  Finding the best deal in travel, however, can be difficult.  There are so many sites to browse and [...]

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Office Warehouse Space: Preferred Lease

February 7, 2011
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When leasing office warehouse space or traditional commercial space, ideally you want to find a landlord that will offer a Gross Lease.  This means that the landlord’s operating expense of the building are included in the base of the lease payment you submit monthly (no additional monthly NNN or CAM).  This type of lease, “What you [...]

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Relationships Matter

January 28, 2011
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Looking for an old colleague you’ve lost touch with?  In search of a new employee?  Have an industry specific question no one you know knows the answer to?  Check out LinkedIn, your best source for professional networking. LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site.  The purpose of the site is for each member to maintain [...]

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Resources to Help You Succeed

January 21, 2011
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Do you have a lot of great ideas for growing your business but don’t quite know where to start?  We have a resource page that is designed just for you! This page will link you to other great companies that will help bring your business to the next level.  Here are a few examples of [...]

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How Do You Measure Up?

January 14, 2011
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How many people do you think actually do what they say they will do? Each quarter I attend a business coaching session with 30 other CEO’s.  About a year ago, we received a handout with a small box in the corner of the page that read “Referability Habits”.  It listed: 1.  Show up on time. [...]

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Easy Button for Leasing

January 5, 2011
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Need a fix?  We’ve got the solution to all your leasing problems and worries.  Check out our Easy Lease Program™! The EASY lease™ Name Your Term: Need a short lease term? Prefer a long term? We will agree to any term you want. Shortest Lease Form In Town: Our lease is tenant-friendly with easy-to-understand, straightforward [...]

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Top Tips on Hiring an A-Player Executive Assistant

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If you are an entrepreneur or executive, your assistant plays an important role in your life, and having a competent one is a crucial factor to your success.  Hiring an executive assistant, however, is anything but an easy task. One of the biggest mistakes executives make is promoting their best administrative employee to be their [...]

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Who Wants Money?

December 14, 2010
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So you’ve leased your office warehouse space and you’re ready to roll.  Only problem is you are a little short on cash.  No problem!  We have a great resource for you to keep your business alive and thriving. Peer to peer lending is a great avenue for a small business owner to borrow money.  It is as [...]

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Meetings by Post-It Notes

December 6, 2010
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How many meetings have you been to? Now really think about this: How many truly effective, engaging, productive and short meetings have you been to? “Too many” and “almost none,” you say? That was my experience, too … until I started my own business. Now that I was in charge, I searched for a different [...]

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Top 5 Business Books

November 13, 2010
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So you’re finally settled into your new office/warehouse space and trying to figure out how to get your business going.  If you’re looking for some outstanding business books to guide you in the right direction, we’ve got just the list for you!  Here’s the top 5 we recommend: “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make [...]

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Expand Your Horizons

October 29, 2010
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Raise your hand if you have ever wanted to learn more but have no one to teach you and don’t have the time to do the research yourself.  My guess is many small business owners fit in this category. As times and business needs change, it is important to stay at the top of your [...]

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Leasing Made Easy

October 22, 2010
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If you’re shopping to lease an office warehouse space for your business, you’ve probably discovered that leases can be confusing. You’ve got better things to do, like run your company.  That’s why we’ve tried to take the hassle out of renting space, by making the leasing process simple. If you see a long, complicated lease [...]

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Maximizing Warehouse Storage

October 18, 2010
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In an industrial business, one of the most important things to consider is how you will organize your warehouse.  To ensure you have the most efficient layout, you will want to properly design your storage system and budget accordingly. There are literally hundreds if not thousands of storage options available today, some will be right [...]

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Lease Office Space

October 11, 2010

Leasing space for your business shouldn’t be complicated. You’ve got better things to do, like run your company. Avoiding common pitfalls and knowing what is important when negotiating your lease will save you time, money and endless headaches. Officewarehousespace.net gives you the tools you need to make the best possible decision when leasing space. Watch [...]

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How to Lease Office Warehouse Space

October 8, 2010
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Here are some tips on how to lease office warehouse space: 1.  Use craig’slist. It offers the most complete list of office warehouse spaces under 5,000 square feet.  Many listings include photos and maps to help you imagine the space. 2. Think in “Dollars Per Month.” Don’t get caught up in the broker pricing method [...]

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Top Five Things to Look For in a Broker

October 1, 2010
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Searching for and leasing office warehouse space can be an overwhelming task.  With adequate support, however, leasing space for your business can be less daunting and even an enjoyable experience.  Here are some tips on things to look for when choosing a broker to help you on your journey. A good broker is available.  You [...]

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The Elusive Balance Sheet

September 17, 2010
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Handling the “books” is often times the least favorite task for a business owner.  “Wait a minute, don’t I just make sure there’s money in the bank and the bills are paid?!”  Yes, that’s definitely part of the equation, but there’s a whole lot more.  Here is just a little snippet of information to help [...]

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Help Your Customers Find You with SEO

September 3, 2010
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You have a website for your small business.  Check.  But, is your website doing its job in capturing your target audience and potential customers? Customers will only come if they can find it.  To construct a highly visible website, you should look to a search engine optimization (SEO) strategy, starting with the necessary building blocks: [...]

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Hello, Virtual Receptionist

August 10, 2010
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You may recall the lyrics (name that tune!): Call me (call me) on the line Call me (call me) any, anytime…  Although the song was perhaps written for young lovers, the same principle applies to business.  A missed phone call equals missed opportunity. Not every business operates in a traditional business setting, however, or elicits [...]

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Business Practices that Breed Success

July 21, 2010
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John Stepleton is the CEO of Property Marketing Gurus, a provider of property marketing services.  For over 15 years, he has been interested in understanding which business practices are most important to maintain organizational health, resulting in a higher level of success. Two years ago, he conducted a study that identified seven key areas of business [...]

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New Employee Paperwork

July 7, 2010
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You’ve hit the jackpot and hired the perfect employee.  What next? There is specific paperwork all new employees must complete.  Continue reading for descriptions and links to pertinent paperwork. W-4 Form, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate: tells the employer how much to withhold from the employee’s paycheck for federal income taxes.  (Tip: all employees should consider [...]

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Cool Employee Benefits

June 29, 2010
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Employee benefits typically include things such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and stock ownership plans.  Unfortunately, these types of benefits have become increasingly expensive for small businesses to offer and do little to set an employer apart from all of the other businesses that offer these similar perks.  Why not think out [...]

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If You Build It, They Will Come

June 22, 2010
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Chances are you’ve seen the 1989 movie Field of Dreams and you may recall the famous line, “If you build it, they will come.”  Though it was in reference to a baseball field, today the same goes for a company’s website. We’ve said goodbye to the days of outbound marketing, hello to inbound marketing and [...]

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Business Plan Help

June 11, 2010
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Business plans are a critical part of starting a business.  This is what will give your business a direction as well as attract funding for your new business through lenders or investors.  It has such important purpose both internally and externally, but the question is: where do you start? Well, a great place would be [...]

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Leasing Office Warehouse Terminology

June 7, 2010
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Here are some common terms you may come across in commercial real estate.  We hope you find these helpful as you navigate through the experience of leasing an office warehouse space. Gross Lease: A lease in which the rent includes the landlord’s operating expenses of the building.  The advantage of this kind of lease is that [...]

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Payroll | Easy Solution To a Complicated Task

May 28, 2010
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For many new business owners, human resources (and specifically payroll) is a completely foreign area of operations.  If you talk with a bookkeeper and/or HR person, they will likely give you pages and pages of requirements for employers when hiring a new employee.  If you’re anything like us, the details can be mind numbing.  And [...]

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High Quality Logos for $300!

May 22, 2010
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Every business, even warehouse or distribution businesses, benefit from high-impact marketing. If you thought getting a high quality logo from a creative designer was out of reach for your small office, distribution or warehouse business, think again! Crowdspring cuts out the ad agencies to bring the creative and small business communities together.  In a nutshell, [...]

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Help Registering Your Business | Creating Legal Docs

May 14, 2010
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Maybe you’re like me and you don’t know anything about legal documents but you just like to put on a costume every once in awhile.  Well, I’ve got a great tip for you then.  Legalzoom is a great website for forming a business when you are just starting out.  They offer great resources to help you determine [...]

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Register Your Business

April 15, 2010
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Congratulations!  You’ve decided to take the plunge and start your own business!  Well I have some good news for you: taking the first step is easier than you think. One of the first things you may want to do is check for name availability in the state you will register your business.  What’s in a [...]

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Need Money?

April 15, 2010
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So you’ve got an idea and a name but not necessarily the dough required to start your dream business.  Well, today I’m here to talk to you about borrowing money, and more specifically peer to peer lending. There are many sites out there that offer financing such as this but I want to talk about [...]

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What Have You Got to Lose?

March 24, 2010
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Lease a space and start or grow your business 1. It doesn’t cost much – less than the average apartment rent! If you need a start-up office warehouse space (1,200 sf – or 3x the average 2-car garage), rents average between $720-$850 per month. Most people are comfortable leasing an apartment and these rates are [...]

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What to Watch for When Leasing Office Warehouse Space

March 24, 2010
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1.  Extra Charges. Warehouse leases can be confusing.  Ask for a complete list of items you will need to pay for each month to get a total budget number per month.  (Think utilities, rental tax, etc.) 2. Don’t sign a NNN, CAM or Base Year Industrial Gross Lease! These lease styles have risks and hidden [...]

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Tips for Leasing Office Warehouse Space

March 18, 2010
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How to lease a small office warehouse space: 1.  Use craig’slist. It offers the most complete list of spaces under 5,000 square feet.  Many listings include photos and maps to help you imagine the space. 2. Think in “Dollars Per Month.” Don’t get caught up in the broker pricing method of “price per foot.”  If [...]

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