{"id":45365,"date":"2019-03-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-23T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/womensenterprise.ca\/online_resources\/ten-things-you-must-know-before-you-sign-a-business-lease\/"},"modified":"2025-03-31T17:54:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T17:54:48","slug":"ten-things-you-must-know-before-you-sign-a-business-lease","status":"publish","type":"online_resources","link":"https:\/\/we-bc.ca\/fr\/online_resources\/ten-things-you-must-know-before-you-sign-a-business-lease\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Things To Know Before You Sign a Business Lease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Protect your business with knowledge before committing to a commercial space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Signing a lease is one of the most important and costly commitments you’ll make as a business owner. Whether you’re opening your first retail shop, expanding to a new office, or moving into a studio space, it\u2019s essential to understand what you\u2019re agreeing to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This downloadable guide walks you through the 10 most critical factors<\/strong> to consider before signing a business lease, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Take the time to do your homework<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Your business lease is not like a house rental<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Negotiate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. If this is your first time, practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Get expert feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Understand rental rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Understand space<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Location, location, location<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Be prepared to walk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Put it in writing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In this document, we’ll explore each of the ten factors you need to consider before you commit to a new location.
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