Leverage

Submitted by lhutson on Thu, 2010-02-04 08:41

Now – as in right now – is the time to leverage the current economic crisis to generate more value out of your leased property locations.

If you’ve identified which locations are most profitable, be proactive and re-negotiate your lease. Offer to go long-term or give back rights in exchange for holding the line on rates.

Wait too long, and landlords will be looking at better conditions – and not looking to negotiate.

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