Free guide for first-time business owners

Before you sign your first commercial lease.

A plain-English walkthrough of the rent structures, clauses, and hidden costs first-time tenants most often overlook, and what to negotiate before you sign.

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Inside the guide

1. 01Why a commercial lease works nothing like an apartment lease
2. 02Gross vs. modified gross vs. triple net (NNN): who really pays for what
3. 03The numbers behind the rent: escalations, square footage, deposits, and rent start dates
4. 04The clauses that decide your risk, including personal guarantees and assignment
5. 05Build-out, repairs, HVAC, and permits: what to know about the space itself
6. 06A 12-point before-you-sign checklist
7. 07A glossary of 32 commercial lease terms, from CAM to SNDA