Articles About Commercial Real Estate

For most small and medium size companies, there is never an ideal time to review their emergency response and business continuity plans.  The day to day demands of running a business require all of the administrative resources that are available.  Why plan for something that may or may not happen?  For those that aren't planning, there's sobering news:

An estimated 25 percent of small businesses do not reopen following a major disaster and 70 percent of small firms that experience a major data loss go out of business within a year.

Protecting your business from disasters is clearly important if you want to stay in business.  And that means doing more than what's required by law.  

If you're moving, or thinking about moving, now might be a good time to review or update your plans.  If you need help or don't know where to start, feel free to e-mail us at The Alexia Group.  We help small and medium size companies develop effective, hassle free Emergency Response and Business Continuity Plans.  We can also provide the training and equipment that you need to make your plan work.  And best of all, we offer a free needs assessment to help you figure out if our services are right for you.

Think about updating your emergency plans when you move.  That way you can be confident that you'll still be open for business, even when the unexpected happens.

The Vollman Company, inc. was founded in 1979.  The Vollman Company, Inc. is a botique, full service, commercial real estate brokerage company which provides full service acquisition, leasing and sales services to buyers, investors and owners. 

The Vollman Company, inc. currently has five experienced agents to serve your interests.  These agents have substantial experience dealing with Industrial, Office and Retail properties, both land and buildings.

The broker and agents associated with The Vollman Company, inc. have more than 80 years of combined experience finding spaces for clients to occupy and negotiating lease agreements which are in the best interests of both parties to the transaction. 

Please checkout TheVollman Company, inc. web site, www.thevollmancompany.com for additonal information regarding spaces that are currently available.

The Vollman Company, Inc. has a commercial proeprty management company, JADE Properties, an affilate.  For information regarding property management services please conatc JADE Properties at www.jadeproperties.net.

Thank you!

Dennis Vollman

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Become qualified for California’s Green Business Certification Program.  BlueMap will assist your company in preparing the necessary documentation (both internally and externally), and implementing the upgrades necessary to be designated as a California Green Business.  This includes the application for designation, managing the scheduling and assessment process, along with the supporting documents to show implementation of green measures. 

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 Working from home has many advantages: it beats the commute, it is good for the environment, it is a lot less expensive than renting an office, and it surely increases work productivity. But does it really?

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Nationally, the commercial real estate leasing market is struggling. There are less companies looking for space, and more companies defaulting on their leases. What does this mean to you as the small business? Below are some of your options:

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Towerstream Presented with Two Telephony Innovation Awards at Telephony LIVE

Company Named as First Double Award Winner for its Wireless Broadband Service

MIDDLETOWN, R.I., October 2, 2008 -- Towerstream (NASDAQ:TWER), a leading fixed WiMAX service provider, today announced its WiMAX service has been named the winner of two Telephony Innovation Awards at Telephony LIVE 2008, a telecommunications summit from Telephony Magazine.  The company was awarded “Most Innovative Broadband Wireless Service” and “Most Innovative Small Business Service.”  Towerstream’s high-speed wireless broadband is currently available in nine major U.S. markets.

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Slowing economy or not, Towerstream Corp. CEO Jeff Thompson says he couldn’t be more pleased with his company’s performance over the last year.

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Rofo users call us asking what landlords will typically provide in the form on tenant improvements. Here's what you can expect:

Retail Space
Most retail spaces are delivered in "as is" condition, meaning that the electrical and plumbing both work and the space is ready for business. It can be difficult to negotiate much of a contribution from the owner/landlord to complete your improvements that are needed for your business. If the improvements would be needed for any tenant, like an ADA bathroom, then make sure to ask for them up front as costs can increase quickly. However, in these current economic times, tenants may have more leverage when negotiating the TI's.

Industrial Space
Make sure the roof doesn't leak and your power needs are provided for with the current infrastructure. If the current infrastructure is not adequate, ask for the desired improvements in the first offer. Once those major issues are out of the way, improvements usually occur in the office area or for a restroom installation.

Office Space
For most small businesses, the biggest issue with a space is the necessary term of the lease. If you want to do a month- to-month or one-year lease, the landlord will rarely provide much in the form of improvements. If you are signing a lease for two or more years, there are opportunities to ask for new paint and carpet, or the reconfiguring of the exisitng office layout.

For any space, make sure to ask that the space is delivered clean with good looking paint and carpet. Please email sales@rofo.com with any specific questions.