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Finding a Business Location Leasing or Buying a Building
Finding a business location involves much work and many decisions. This section has answers to your questions about leasing a business space, buying a building, or working from home.
Getting Flood Insurance for Your Small Business
If your small business is in a flood-prone area, you may need flood insurance for protection. Here is how to obtain this insurance.
Researching a Local Market for Your Business
If you are selling to a local market, you need to do some market research. Here are some things you need to know about this market.
Before You Lease Space for your Business Location
If you are considering leasing office space for your business, here are some factors to look for and some questions to ask before you sign that document.
Common Commercial Leasing Terms Explained
Some common leasing terms to help you negotiate a commercial lease.
Commercial Lease Documents Explained
After you have negotiated the lease terms, you will have a lease document to review and sign. Here are common sections to commercial leases.
Negotiating a Commercial Lease
Questions to ask and points to cover when negotiating a commercial lease
What Do I Need to Know Before Signing a Commercial Real Estate Lease?
Attorney Susan Dawson discusses 10 factors you need to consider before you sign a commercial real estate lease.
What are the Steps in Finding a Business Location? Where Do I Start?
Steps in finding a business location
How Do I Find the Best Place to Work and Live?
Two young professionals used a narrowing process to find the location for their office.
Why Do I Need a Personal Guarantee for a Commercial Lease?
Attorney Susan Dawson answers the question: "Why do I need a personal guarantee to get a lease for my business?"