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Retail Lease Basics for Startups

Starting a retail business can be one of the most exciting times in an entrepreneur's life. However, finding the perfect location, negotiating the lease terms, and ensuring that the lease protects your business interests can be overwhelming. At Tomarchio Enterprises, we've been helping startups get into their retail spaces for years, and we wanted to talk about some of the basics of retail leases. What Exactly is a Retail Lease? Retail leases are legally binding contracts entered into between a tenant and a landlord. They include terms and conditions like the rent, length of the [...]

How Long Should My Store Lease Be?

Are you looking for a new location for your business? There are a lot of factors you need to take into consideration when choosing your new location. You need to worry about having enough space, where you’re going to put everything, hire new employees, establish local relationships, and so much more. One additional thing you’re going to have to figure out is how long of a lease you would like to sign. At Tomarchio Enterprises, we’ve helped a lot of business owners in Maryland, and wanted to talk about what you should take into account [...]

New Retail Space Checklist

In the world of leasing commercial space, it pays to be prepared. Taking the time to conduct research, do your due diligence, and prepare for the unexpected expenses will help you secure the best possible commercial real estate for rent. While every business is different, and that means different needs, it helps to have a simple checklist when looking for a new retail space. Take a look at this simple yet helpful checklist for renting a new retail space. Budget for the Expected and Unexpected Nothing is guaranteed, and no matter how much [...]

How Choosing the Right Shopping Center Can Make or Break a Retailer’s Success

We’ve all heard the mantra about buying a home, "location, location, location", but did you know that those rules apply to commercial real estate? Choosing the right shopping center has the power to make or break your business. Even in an era where people can buy and sell products and services online, a brick-and-mortar location still plays a significant role. Here’s why choosing the right shopping center is important. Attracting the Right Customers The shopping center you choose will determine what kind of customers your business is exposed to. For example, if you [...]

Pad Space Considerations

One of the most critical tasks facing any business owner is finding the right pad space for their business. Finding the right one will ensure that you are able to run and grow your business effectively without unreasonable restrictions or interruptions from the property owner. If you settle for a pad space that doesn’t fit your business’ needs, you can end up in an uncomfortable and detrimental situation. So consider these things when looking for your next pad space: Appropriate Location No matter what industry you’re in, you want to find a pad [...]

How Much Space Do I Need for My Store?

Opening up a new business, or a new location for your business can be an exciting time, but it can also be an extremely challenging time. You’ve got a lot on your plate, and a lot to worry about. One of your primary concerns is probably just exactly where this next location will be. You may have an area in mind, but you still need to find a space that will perfectly accommodate you and your business. At Tomarchio Enterprises, we have many commercial locations available for lease, and have been working to place entrepreneurs [...]

Retail Space Basics for New Retail Operators

Starting a new retail business can be a stressful time. You have a lot of things you have to do. You need to secure your inventory, potentially hire employees, work on branding, work on advertising, and of course, you’ll have to find a retail location. A task that inandofitself can take up a great deal of time. There are a lot of different things you’ll have to consider when looking for the perfect retail location for your new Maryland business. At Tomarchio Enterprises, we’ve helped a lot of businesses in Maryland, small, medium, and large. [...]

Success Factors for Local Retail Stores

Trying to successfully run a small business can be a nearly impossible task, especially if you don’t have the right location. At Tomarchio Enterprises, we work with a lot of small business owners from a variety of industries and wanted to take some time today to talk about a few different factors that can influence the success of local retail stores. Cater To Local Consumers When setting up a shop, you need to consider the community you’re doing it in and should cater to what goods and services you provide to that community. The worst [...]

Satellite Pad Sites for Restaurants, Banks, and More

Want to tap into the high volume of traffic a mall attracts? But you don’t want to be part of a mall? You may be interested in renting a satellite pad. Satellite pads are located within the parking lot of a mall but aren’t connected to the primary mall building. At Tomarchio Enterprises, we have a number of satellite pads available for rental and wanted to talk about some of the benefits your business will receive from renting one of them. Perfect for Drive-Throughs Whether you’re a restaurant, a bank, or any other business that [...]

Rent from Shopping Center Management Company

Renting a Store Space from an Experienced Shopping Center Management Company The store you choose for your business directly impacts its success. You want to choose the best store space in an ideal location. These days, more business owners are looking to shopping centers for their idyllic store space. But it’s not just the space itself you need to be concerned about. You also need to consider who you’re renting your store space from. Check out some of the reasons why renting a store space from an experienced shopping center management company is important. The [...]