Tenant Resources

Choosing the perfect commercial building for lease is one of the most critical business decisions you will make. You want a space with the right feel, aesthetics, and design for your business but also want to make sure the critical markers like size, amenities, and location are covered. Once you've ...

For ease of grouping and identification, commercial buildings are classified into commercial real estate classes based on characteristics such as age and condition. These classifications are known in the property world as classes A, B, and C (and sometimes D). Determining which class is best for ...

You've locked down the perfect location or negotiated the ideal office space rent deal for your business and have mapped out the finances and strategy. Now what? Marketing your small business and bringing foot traffic through the door is essential for financial success and business longevity. A ...

While a commercial space can look great in photos and hit all your aesthetic requirements, digging a little deeper to ensure details such as financing and legal obligations are met is essential. You don't want to be two weeks into opening your new bar and realizing there are noise restrictions in ...

Commercial leases are legally and fiscally complex agreements. Even if you've signed a residential lease before, you'll be shocked by the changes in terminology, obligations, costs, and legal duties that are attached. Also, leasing a commercial space can take significantly longer (sometimes years) ...

Signing the dotted line on a commercial space for rent is when things start to get real for many business owners. All the planning, research, and hard work culminate in this significant moment. It's an exciting time but can also be nerve-racking—especially if you aren't 100% convinced about the ...

Although thinking about the worst-case scenario is unpleasant, retail store owners must plan effectively for the future to mitigate risks. While there are essential steps such as security measures and fireproofing, taking out retail business insurance will protect your hard work from mishaps and ...

Lately, talent acquisition and retention have been top of mind for many businesses. You’ve probably heard of “The Great Resignation” and the migration of talent. It started at the onset of the pandemic and is still very relevant. It’s left a lot of businesses wondering what they can do to keep ...

Marketing. Every business needs it if they want to grow their customer base. However, the realm of marketing is vast and small businesses have limited resources. The hard truth is that you can’t do it all. Instead, small businesses can optimize both their time and effort by focusing their marketing ...

Updated March 21, 2023 Moving your small business into its first commercial space is an exciting time for both you and your business. However, it can be a bit daunting when the landlord puts the lease in front of you to sign. Don’t go into it blind. In Episode 3 of Tenant Talk (Season 2), Kenwood ...