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EXPLORE THE CZECH VILLAGE

Explore the Czech Village Commercial Real Estate of Czech ViillageThe third Czech settlement area in Cedar Rapids, the historic Czech Village neighborhood was once the main shopping area for thousands of Czech, Moravian and Slovak immigrants and their descendants. It earned its moniker in October 1975 at the urging of

5 CONSIDERATIONS FOR FINDING YOUR NEW LOCATION

5 Considerations for Finding Your New Location Commercial Real Estate Location Open Sign Relocating offers a potential cure to many business ailments, like a lack of foot traffic stemming from an inconvenient location or a workforce that’s outgrown a small space. But a hasty relocation only worsens the situation. Make

HOW TO LET YOUR CLIENTS KNOW YOU RELOCATED

How to Let Your Clients Know You Relocated Your Business Moving to a new commercial space is a golden opportunity to start fresh in a space that’s bigger, better equipped or more centrally located, but the challenge of reaching every client to fill them in on the relocation can be

TOP 8 WAYS TO PROMOTE YOUR SMALL BUSINESS WITH SOCIAL MEDIA

Top 8 Ways to Promote Your Small Business with Social Media Promoting a small business comes with its share of hurdles, from finding the right location to getting your company’s name out there. Savvy promotion brings visibility to your business and drives customers to your door – and there’s no

POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS

Point of Sale Systems for the Small Business Investing in a point of sale system for your small business isn’t a choice to be made lightly. All POS systems should have the basics, like the ability to review your inventory and ring up sales, but from there they can differ

CRUCIAL TECH CONSIDERATIONS FOR BRICK AND MORTAR BUSINESSES

Crucial Technology Considerations for Brick and Mortar Businesses The irreplaceable in-person shopping experience can’t be duplicated by online storefronts, but orderingiPad Technology over the internet offers tempting convenience that can be hard to beat. Keep customers coming through the doors by deploying the best digital technology to improve the shopping

DOES YOUR BUSINESS BELONG IN A MIXED-USE BUILDING?

Does Your Business Belong in a Mixed-Use Building? Are you looking for a new location? Setting up shop in a mixed-use development instead of an independent storefront could be just what your business needs. Weigh available mixed-use properties against these questions to see if it’s time to move. 1) How

WHY YOU NEED A COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT

Why You Need a Commercial Real Estate Agent Looking for an affordable location for your business isn’t easy, and it can be tempting to try to sift through all the listings and negotiate with the seller yourself to save money. What you may not realize is that a commercial real

WHAT’S IN THE PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT?

What’s in the Price Per Square Foot? In the most simple terms, the price per square foot is calculated by dividing the price of a building or a lease rate by the square footage of the space being negotiated. But the price per square foot figure is actually more complicated

NURTURE NATURAL CONNECTIONS WITH OFFICE GREEN SPACES

Nurture Natural Connections with Office Green Spaces Hospitals and senior living facilities have long known that exposure to the outdoors facilitates calmness and mental agility, but offices have been slow to catch on – until now. Indoor green spaces are a steadily growing trend in office buildings thanks to three