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Land Renting 101

Commercial Land Leases  Commercial land leases allow tenants to use a piece of property in exchange for rent. Typically, landlords authorize tenants to construct temporary structures at their own cost. Some land leases have pre-built structures that can be used by the renter.  From additional parking spaces in big cities to pop-up festivals, land leases can be utilized for a …

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The Benefits Of Leasing A Warehouse

1. Free Up Some Space One of the most beneficial aspects of leasing a warehouse is being able to clear up some space in your headquarters. Relocating to a public warehouse will allow you to expand your business without putting money into a new building. Additionally, it will save you the added expenses of insurance, property taxes and equipment.  2. …

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Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Commercial Office Space

1. Professional Image While video conference calls from the couch can be fun and comfortable, they can also look unprofessional. Holding a meeting face to face with your clients will make you appear reliable and competent. 2. Increase Client Interaction  Doing business face to face is usually more advantageous for both the client and the company. Offices create a space …

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What Should I Look For When Renting a Warehouse?

Square Footage When selecting a warehouse rental space, the biggest factor to consider is square footage and making sure it is big enough for operations. Think: how much room do you really need for your product, machines, employees, etc. As well, you’ll want to take into account potential growth. So, will this be enough space several months from now or …

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Cold Storage Demand Booms due to surge in Frozen Food Sales

The demand for cold storage has never been higher. One of the main drivers behind the surge in demand has been the change in the way we eat and the way we buy what we eat. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, online grocery sales (or e-grocery) was already a growing segment. In its February 2020 report, Mckinsey forecasted that online grocery sales would …

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How to stop profit leaking from your seasonal business

Managing seasonal inventory is complex. Suppliers face challenges including a rise and fall in revenues, successfully managing their cash flow, marketing budgets, and their supply chain. There are many opportunities for precious profit to leak through the gaps in the chain. Warehousing is another chainlink that can cause headaches for companies that experience high peaks and low troughs in demand …

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How Artificial Intelligence is Improving Warehouse Operations

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been one of the great buzzwords of the last decade, alongside Big Data, machine learning, and digital transformation. For those who do not work in tech, these are concepts difficult to envisage in the form of real-life applications. However, the last few years have seen concepts start to leap from the page and become tangible solutions …

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Why timely snow removal means fewer slip-ups for all.

While snow is expected every year in New York and the Tri-state area, this winter’s string of snowstorms delivered more than twice the average annual snowfall in the area, putting commercial property owners and managers under more pressure than usual to meet snow removal time limits. Responsible removal of snow and ice isn’t just a concern for owners and managers. …

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E-Commerce Growth Since the Start of COVID Shutdowns Powers Warehouse Industry

Warehouse industry growth continues. Looking back at this same period a year ago, we wrote about strong growth and even stronger prospects for 2020—and that was before COVID-19. The positive outlook we predicted has been turbo-charged by world events that show no sign of abating. While most sectors have slowed since early 2019, the warehouse/distribution market is still growing. Amazon saw …