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Oct 23

Paying it Forward – Encouraging an Education for Youth from Under-resourced Communities

There’s no doubt of the myriad of benefits afforded to children who can attend college and receive continued education. From increased job opportunities to im

Sep 10

The Energy Corridor Houston Submarket – the Next Home for Your Office

Located between Beltway 8 and the Grand Parkway, the Energy Corridor is home to several major energy sector companies. The submarket boasts proximity to several

Aug 26

The Best Office Locations in Dallas

Few Americans haven’t heard of the great city of Dallas. After all, it was put on the map back in 1978 when the prime-time soap opera of the same name first a

Aug 11

The Best Office Locations in Houston

Houston has long been regarded as a great city to work and a great city to live. With the infrastructure to support the growing needs of international interests

Jul 31

Keeping Texas Safe – Can-Am Wireless Tenant Spotlight

Companies like Can-Am Wireless, LLC, based in Irving, Texas, have put their heads together to develop technologies that can ensure that employees and patrons st

Jul 31

July Letter from Al Hartman

Dear Hartman Team Members, Each quarter we join together as a team to break through barriers. Our vision guides us, "We deliver exceptional investor returns

Jul 28

How COVID-19 is Changing What Offices Look Like

As countries around the globe are beginning to reopen and relax their COVID-19 lockdowns, so are business owners trying to understand the changes that need to c

Jun 30

June Letter from Al Hartman

Dear Hartman Team Members, For over three decades, Hartman has focused on building the company to be one of the country's best REITs. We do this through frie

Jun 30

How COVID-19 Affects Working Conditions

Over the last few months, the working conditions worldwide have changed in ways that we could never have imagined. Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak in the United

May 29

May Letter from Al Hartman

May 29, 2020 Dear Hartman Team Members, I want to thank each and every one of our steadfast employees for their hard work throughout the past couple of mo

May 11

UPDATES: How Hartman is responding to COVID-19

The Hartman Team remains dedicated to doing everything possible to support your business as we get back to work in Texas. We have put the following measures

Apr 30

April Letter from Al Hartman

April 30, 2020 Dear Hartman Team Members, I hope you all celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ this Easter! Easter is a time to rejoice. We can also

Apr 30

Steps to Keep You Safe As You Return To Work

Welcome Back Tenants! We truly appreciate our close partnerships and for you allowing us to be your first line of defense. The Hartman Team remains dedicated

Apr 30

Welcome Back To the Office

We truly appreciate our close partnerships and for you allowing us to be your first line of defense. The Hartman Team remains dedicated to doing everything poss

Apr 27

Hartman Focuses On Tenant Success during COVID-19

From hurricanes to tornadoes, the staff of Houston-based Hartman Income REIT (HI-REIT) has learned to weather just about any storm. But the one that hit in earl

Apr 27

Hartman is Welcoming Tenants Back!

We truly appreciate our close partnerships and for you allowing us to be your first line of defense. The Hartman Team remains dedicated to doing everything poss

Apr 24

Govenor Abbott’s Plan to Reopen Texas

In a news conference earlier this week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he is working on plans to open the Texas economy now that the spread of COVID-

Apr 20

Houston Coronavirus Business Group

Jon Silberman, a Houston real estate executive from NAI Partners has created the Houston Coronavirus Business Group to advocate the reopening of businesses star

Apr 17

Highlight of COVID-19 Update

We are sharing some good news with you in regards to our economy opening back up again. In a call with governors yesterday, President Trump proposed a phased re

Mar 27

How to Modernize Your Workspace

Working in a boring environment can make you feel unproductive. If you want to make your workplace feel welcoming to you and other employees, the best way to do

Mar 27

4 Steps to Improve Your Workplace

Your workplace is a very important part of your business, so it is important to take care of it and make sure it runs smoothly. Sometimes your workplace can get

Mar 27

March Letter from Al Hartman

March 27, 2020 Dear Hartman Team Members, As we navigate through these uncharted waters of the COVID-19 virus and uncertain times, it is important to reme

Mar 27

Hartman’s Response to COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our community, we wanted to take a moment to reach out and communicate how we are handling this outbreak. Each and

Mar 24

COVID-19: Business Resources

We have provided some resources that may help your business continue until the national emergency has been lifted and normal operations resume. Business Resour

Mar 17

A Message from Our COO Regarding COVID-19

As the world continues to feel the increased impact of the Coronavirus, I wanted to take a moment to remind you that the safety and health of our team members a

Mar 02

The Difference Between Class A and Class B Buildings

If you are in the market for commercial office space, you will notice that each property carries one of three classifications — Class A, Class B or Class C. T

Mar 02

5 Steps to Start Your Office Search

You’re running out of space. Your business is growing by leaps and bounds, but the office space you occupy hasn’t changed since move-in. But the task of sea

Feb 28

February Letter from Al Hartman

February 28, 2020 Dear Hartman Team Members, January’s new leasing activity for all markets totaled 29,931 SF and renewal activity totaled 35,629 SF. Co

Feb 21

5 Easy Steps to Move Offices

Moving to a new office requires thought and planning. There are many reasons why you might consider moving your business to another area or even another buildin

Jan 31

January Letter From Al Hartman

January 31, 2020 Dear Hartman Team Members, Happy New Year! I hope that everyone is rejuvenated from the holidays and spent quality time with your family

Jan 21

Workplace Trends for 2020

It’s no secret that technology and office trends have revolutionized almost every workplace in the last several years. In addition, technology and creative or

Oct 16

Al Hartman Interview: How Houston’s HI-REIT is Leading the Way with Service and Values

“Exceptional” and “inspired” are two easy ways to describe the company Houston’s Al Hartman has built over nearly four decades. So it’s no wonder th

Jun 25

Top Building Security Mistakes that Can Leave Your Company Vulnerable

When it comes to checking out the security of prospective commercial locations, you may think a few security guards and a closed-circuit TV system means you’d

Jun 03

Feng Shui Tips for Your Office or Retail Space

There are many things to consider when leasing a new office or retail space. Is it convenient to your customers and clients? Does the layout suit your needs? Is

May 21

Essential Questions to Ask Before Renting an Office Space

All business owners want an office space that will help their company grow and thrive. At the same time, every business owner will have different and specific d

Apr 11

The Importance of a Mission and Vision

Author and speaker Simon Sinek has popularized the ‘why’ question. This refers to

Dec 20

Understanding Tenant Improvement Allowances and Turnkey Build-Outs

The tenant improvement allowance (TI) is one type of incentive offered to you when you're searching for commercial space to rent. This allowance differs from a

Sep 27

Simple Ways to Go Green When Leasing an Office Space

As the world and the world's consumers become more and more concerned about the environment, you may want to do your part as a business to be more earth conscio

Sep 14

4 Features Every Leased Law Office Needs

The productive, secure law office doesn't need to be situated on the top floor of a skyscraper or behind the wrought iron gates of a guarded corporate compound.

Aug 01

When Does Moving From a Home Office to a Separate Office Make Sense?

With around 20 percent of American adults working from home these days, the idea of a home office has transformed from a "nice to have" to a "must have" for man

Jul 10

Tips for Renting or Leasing Your First Office Space

There are approximately 28 million small businesses across the United States. Whether you are just starting out or have run your business from your home for yea

May 26

Is Your Team Ready for an Open Office? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

The open office is here to stay. Notable firms are transforming their traditional office suites into free-flowing environments with overlapping workspaces, mult

Mar 29

5 Steps to Transform Your Brick and Mortar Retail Space

Smart strategists for brick and mortar retail operations are always thinking of ways to keep their stores relevant and attractive to customers. As online shoppi

Mar 29

The Four Things Necessary To Create A Highly Productive Office Environment

Designing a fresh office floor plan that encourages productivity, teamwork, and job satisfaction is a daunting task. To be successful in your mission, you must

Apr 15

What Percentage of Your Sales Can You Expect to Go for Rent?

If your business makes $1 million per year, that’s terrific. But if your annual rental costs for your prime commercial real estate is $999K, your profits are

Apr 07

Commercial Space Rental: Evolution of Retail Neighborhoods

Lively neighborhoods are a real estate dream. Apartment residents love the short walk to restaurants, shops and other services. Businesses love the steady strea

Apr 05

How Long Does It Take to Lease a Commercial Space?

Even if you’re itching to get out of your existing office space tomorrow, your actual move to a new space will take a shade more time. In fact, the commercial

Mar 25

How to Investigate Your Prospective Commercial Landlord

When it comes to renting commercial space, landlords are always investigating prospective tenants to help ensure there will be no unpleasant surprises. And noth

Mar 17

Beware of the Commercial Lease’s ‘Escalation Clause

Unless your company is getting a short-term lease, your commercial lease is most likely going to include what is known as an escalation clause. This clause auto

Mar 10

Commercial Leasing: Usable Areas vs. Rentable Areas

When it comes to evaluating your new office space, one of the first things you determine is the total rentable square feet. If you’re looking at a 2,000-s

Mar 08

Commercial Real Estate: Getting the Right Lease Type

Getting a supreme deal on your next commercial real estate lease can largely depend on the type of lease you get. Commercial real estate leases come in thre

Mar 01

How to Compare and Analyze Your Top Prospective Commercial Properties

Let’s say you’ve found a handful of really hot prospective commercial properties, each of which would be ideal for your business – or so you think. On

Feb 19

First Step in Corporate Leasing: Planning for Your Office Needs

When it comes to leasing the ideal office space, corporate tenants aren’t most often foiled by lack of budget or available properties. Perhaps surprisingl

Feb 18

How Open Office Environments Can Kill Productivity

The trend of open office environments is quickly killing off the traditional cubicle, but they could also kill employee productivity unless they’re set up

Feb 16

Best Place to Hold Business Meetings?

Offices are the traditional place to hold business meetings, but that doesn’t mean they’re the prime place to get things done. In fact, a FlexJobs surve

Feb 09

Home Office vs. Renting a Space: Which Way to Go?

Starting your own business comes with a big, eternal question: should you work from home or rent out an office space? While there is no right or wrong answe

Feb 04

How to Save Money with Your Office Space

Renting office space is a solid investment, but it doesn’t have to be one that breaks your budget every month. A few savvy strategies can help you save mo

Jan 30

4 Easy Ways to Instantly Enhance Office Space

A good office starts with a prime location, efficient layout and ample space for your crew and other business needs. But the buck doesn’t stop there. Your

Jan 28

Red Flags to Avoid When Renting Commercial Space

Just as an experienced agent, solid property management company and good location are recipes for commercial leasing success, a few others can be a recipe f

Jan 25

How to Ensure Your Small Biz Has a Healthy Financial Year

The new year can often kick off with a cash flow hangover after the holidays, with small and medium businesses getting off to a shaky start. The final weeks

Jan 20

5 Signs You’ve Found a Top-Notch Commercial Real Estate Agent

Leasing a business space can be a breeze with a top-notch real estate agent by your side. How do you know you’ve found one? They’re a whiz in commercia

Jan 15

3 Tips to Improve Your Life-Work Balance

That thing called a work-life balance is quickly going extinct. Always-on technology and the ongoing fear of job loss ensure today’s employees are working

Jan 13

How a Sunlit Office Improves Employee Health

Corner offices provide much more than a spectacular view. They can actually be good for your health. Two different studies examined the effects of natural

Jan 07

Tips For a Great Grand Opening

Whether you have been dreaming about this day for weeks, months, or even years, opening your own business is very exciting. It can also be scary. Many busi

Dec 31

Think About These 3 Things When Looking For Retail Space

If you are looking for retail space, then there are many things that should go through your head. You need to think through all of the possibilities befor

Dec 24

Four Things To Consider When Reviewing Your Leasing Contract

When it comes to renting an office space, it is a big decision. It takes time to find the perfect space for your business. However, once you find it, it oft

Dec 23

Use All Your Talent: Four Ways to Create Multiple Streams of Income

Do you work your butt off to find after paying bills and setting aside emergency savings, you're lucky if you can afford to go out on the weekend? Have you foun

Dec 16

Three More Signs That It is Time To Move Out of Your Home Office

Many people start a business so that they can work from home. Maybe you were trying to save money on childcare. Maybe you didn’t want to get dressed and o

Dec 10

Three Signs That It is Time To Move Out of Your Home Office

Many people start a business so that they can work from home. Maybe you didn’t want to commute to work. Maybe you just wanted to work in your pajamas. No

Dec 04

Why Smaller Isn’t a Bad Thing When You’re Renting an Office Space

If you are interested in renting an office space, you might envision yourself choosing a big, impressive office. However, if you are looking to rent an off

Dec 03

What Office Amenities Make a Space Ideal for Your Business?

When relocating your office or starting a new business, an important dimension to consider is the office amenities available in that space. Many factors

Nov 30

What Should I Look for in a New Office Space?

Expanding your office space is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-racking. Generally, once you pick a space, you're stuck with it until the lease

Nov 28

Make Opening Your Business As Productive As Possible

You have found the perfect place for opening a new business and there are things that you know you need to do to ensure that you get started off on the rig

Nov 27

Small Business Startups: Sometimes Appearance is Everything

Starting a small businesses will probably be one of the hardest things you ever do. There are so many things to know and so many decisions to make. Out of a

Nov 25

Three Fears When Starting A Business

Starting a business can be very scary. Many people never begin because they are scared. Their fears keep them from becoming successful entrepreneurs. Howeve

Nov 18

Why Lease From A Professional Management Company?

When looking to lease an office or retail space, it's important to not only consider the location and monthly rent, but also the management company's reputa

Nov 10

Two More Tips To Plan A Vacation When You Own Your Own Business

Running a business is extremely challenging. You have worked hard to build up a full load of clients and steady work. Now, you want to take a vacation but y

Nov 05

Two Tips To Plan A Vacation When You Own Your Own Business

Starting a business can be challenging. It takes dedication and a whole lot of work. Until you get up and running, you might end up working day and night tr

Nov 04

Expanding Your Office Space? Here’s What to Look For

Are you expanding your office? That's great! Expanding an office is the first sign of a growing company. But it can also be a difficult task. Before you com

Oct 30

Think Big Now, Think Small Later: Planning for Success

Starting a business is one of the hardest things someone can do. If you're in the process of starting a business, you know that already. There are so many

Oct 27

Three Mistakes Made by Business Startups

Everybody wants to start their own business, and many try, but only a few succeed. Why is it so difficult to get a new company off the ground? Starting a

Oct 22

Four Time Management Skills You Need When Starting A Business

Whether you are starting a business or have been running one for a while, it is important that you have good time management skills. It can be difficult, es

Oct 15

Starting a Business and Letting Go of The Guilt

Starting a business is hard enough. Being a parent (especially a mom) and starting a business makes it even more difficult because you are often filled with

Oct 15

Four Tips When Shopping For the Perfect Retail Space

Whether you have decided to open your first retail store or your tenth, you know that it is important to find the perfect space! You want to make sure that

Oct 08

Looking for an Office Space: How Much Do You Really Need?

Have you outgrown your home office? Maybe you never had a home office but you decided to rent an office space when you start your business. However, once yo

Oct 06

Three Tips To Staying Motivated When Starting a Business

It can be very hard to stay motivated when you are starting a business. Most entrepreneurs are energized and full of great ideas to start. However, they qui

Oct 02

What Office Building Amenities Should Lessees Look For?

When seeking new office space most businesses concentrate on square footage, location and annual cost. While these are undoubtedly important, some considera

Sep 17

Tips for Renting Office Space With Ease

When you have done the hard work of finding your ideal office space location, it's time to think about actually renting it. This is a huge decision that cou

Sep 15

Finding the Best Office Space: Factors to Consider

Starting a new business, relocating an existing one, or opening a business in a new city or state can prove difficult if you don't choose the right location

Aug 26

3 Tips for Saving Money When Renting Office Space

Whether your business is large or small, you are probably pretty picky about finding the perfect office space. However, there is a good chance that you are

Aug 13

Commercial Real Estate Tips & Insights Top Three Office Amenities to Increase Employee Happiness

According to The International Facility Management Association (IFMA), there are three office amenities that employees love commonly provided by employer

Jul 23

Design Your Office Space to Improve Engagement and Creativity

So you’ve found the perfect office space which will fit all your employees. It’s in a location that everyone can get to easily—employees as well as cl

Jun 25

Trends in Office Buildings in 2015: Tenant and Investor Insights

In the world of commercial property management, there's a million dollar question: What do tenants want? Apparently, the answer varies, depending upon who you

Jun 19

Looking for Retail Space to Suit Your Needs

When you're looking for retail space for your new or relocating business, it's not always an easy choice. There are number of factors you have to consider whe

Jun 16

2015 Business Trends Take Advantage of New Technology

Office designs are moving closer to looking like libraries with café tables, couches, stand-up work desks and changes in lighting. Since technology lets you

Jun 11

Management Company: Partnership, Reliability and Trust

When you think of “management company” what springs to mind first? Fees? Costs? How about peace of mind? At Hartman Income REIT Management, Inc., we are in

Jun 09

Starting Businesses: Addressing the Challenge of Finding Office Space

If you’re a business entrepreneur, then you know that finding office space can be hard. However, the magnitude of the challenge is considerably higher if you

Jun 05

Design an Office Space Promoting Creativity and Productivity

Once you have completed the process of locating the perfect office space, it is time to consider how you will design this space. You and your employees will be

Jun 03

Green Technology – 4 of the Latest Advances in Office Buildings

Sustainable, environmentally friendly options have become exceedingly important in the world. Green technology has provided improvements in various indus

Jun 01

3 Questions You Should Be Able To Answer When Finding Office Space

Business professionals who are actively looking for office space typically fall into two categories: a newly established company that's ready to expand into an

May 29

Location, Location, Location is Most Important to Retailers

Looking for retail space is probably the most important decision that a business owner will make. And within that decision where you decide to locate your comp

May 27

Top 10 Business Trends of 2015

Everyone is asking the same question, what are the 2015 business trends? Most business are looking to increase sales, and make their place of business a bette

May 25

Office Amenities That You Cannot Do Without

The day has finally come, and you are moving. You have worked in your home office long enough, and you have finally found the perfect office space. You have don

May 22

How to Use Color Psychology to Improve Office Space Productivity

Color has a profound effect on our mental and emotional states. It can even alter our perceptions. For example, painting a room interior with warm colors such a

May 20

Considerations for Maximizing Office Space Productivity

Ensuring that your office space layout is conducive to high productivity requires consideration of many factors including the nature of the work, the corporat

May 18

Leasing Office Space: Common Mistakes

Everyone makes mistakes every now and then, even though most of us do not want to admit it. Mistakes are all part of the life that we live; no one is perfect. W

Apr 29

Office Amenities that Make a Difference

Here's your office. There is a space for a desk. You are lucky to have a window. That's it. Water cooler is down the hall. That's not very attractive by today's

Apr 27

Why Renting Office Space for Your Virtual Company is More Effective

Many new companies begin as virtual businesses so they can start on a shoestring budget.The overhead costs of renting office space, buying furniture, and payin

Mar 23

Starting Businesses: The Importance of Location

We've all heard the age-old saying "location, location, location" when it comes to running a successful business. It may even be one of those phrases that you'v

Mar 16

Questions to Ask When Leasing Office Space

If your small business is going to be leasing office space, it's important to know that you're choosing the right one for your business (and it isn't all just

Mar 09

Finding Office Space in Texas

In a fast recovering economy looking for office space on any significant scale can be a frustrating experience. Office-using employment in the Dallas-Housto

Feb 20

2015 Business Trends: Looking At The Big Picture

We are living in an economy that is constantly changing, the habits of consumers constantly change, and new business trends show up every year. For these reason

Feb 18

3 Ways Retail Space Will Benefit Your Business

Taking the next step toward renting retail space for your small business takes a lot of planning, studying, and consideration of different options. There

Feb 16

What to Look for in a Property Management Company

As you might know, the type of property management will play a significant role in the amount of annual revenues generated and tenant satisfaction. In such

Jan 30

3 Ways To Improve Your Branding Efforts

Branding isn't just something that takes care of itself. It's also not something that happens overnight or by chance. It takes careful planning and even bett

Jan 28

Evolution of the Office Culture

Most people don’t know what an office looked like in the early 1900s, unless they’ve seen Saving Private Ryan. Remember the scene in which a clerk suddenl

Jan 14

Tips on How Businesses Should Search for Office Space

Starting businesses are often characterized by their limited access to capital and their low chances of survival, depending on their sector of activity. Howe

Jan 12

Increasing Overall Efficiency by Outsourcing Tasks

Starting a small business comes with a number of advantages and drawbacks. Besides the feeling of self-accomplishment that you’ll have, there are many challen

Jan 09

2015 Business Books to Help you Grow your Small Business

Small businesses provide a huge advantage to their local economies by creating jobs and increasing tax revenue, among other things. If you operate a small busin

Jan 01

Check Out These 2015 Business Trends

Nobody's criticizing the way you do business. After all, if what you're doing has brought you success, there's no reason to stop. However, knowing what others s

Dec 29

Five Tips For Finding Office Space For Rent

You've spent months, maybe even years, to come up with the perfect business plan, company name, logo and company culture. It's all just the way you dreamed, but

Dec 22

Live/Work/Play: Where Will Millennials Be Leasing Office Space?

Millennials, or Gen Y, are those born between 1976 and 2001. They are over 80 million and will be fully half the workforce in America by 2020. A December 2011 b

Dec 19

[New eBook] Office Pre-Leasing Checklist

Whether you are leasing an office for the first time or renegotiating your current contract, Hartman is here to help you through the process in finding the

Dec 17

Office, Industrial and Retail Space in Houston

According to business statistics published in Colliers Global Retail Highlights, Houston is one of the most successful cities in America. Office-using employmen

Dec 15

Why Renting Office Space is Important for Your Small Business

If you are a small business or a freelancer that is considering renting office space space for the first time, then you are making a smart, bold move. While you

Dec 11

How to Start Your Own Business

Starting your own business is a tedious task. It is even harder for those who do not have a formal business education. Many aspiring entrepreneurs give up becau

Dec 09

Want the Coolest Office Space? It’s About Imagination!

It’s no secret that comfortable surroundings, healthy indoor air quality and freedom to be themselves make for not only productive employees but happy ones. H

Dec 05

5 Tips for Renting Retail Space

As a new business owner, you're inundated with decisions that will either make or break you. One of the biggest decisions you'll have to make is where your

Dec 01

How to Search for Space for Your Opening Business

So you're opening a business - congratulations! This is a busy and exciting time for you and there are many different important parts before you can open yo

Nov 26

Tips When Looking to Lease Office Space

Whether you are starting a new business or looking to relocate an existing business you will need to find adequate office space. How to locate what is right for

Nov 24

10 Great Reasons to Move to Houston

When people picture the city of Houston, they often picture the heat mixed with the oil refineries and turn their nose. But this does not do justice to the thri

Sep 28

3 Things to Consider When Renting Office Space for a Small Business

There are several reasons why you may find yourself in the market for some new office space. Has your small business grown and you now have more employees to ac

Aug 27

Is Your Home Office Keeping You Productive?

Working from home gives you many advantages and a lot of freedom but is your home office keeping you productive or hindering you? Firstly you need to avoid mix

Aug 27

Easy Ways to Optimize Employees Time

Optimizing employee’s time is imperative for any business to be successful. It is important for businesses to conduct training for their employees regularly a

Aug 26

10 Great Reasons to Move to DFW

If you are looking for a new place to live, consider moving to Dallas Fort Worth. Here are ten reasons to move to DFW: 1. This city is the biggest metropolis i

Jul 24

10 Apps to Save You Time at Work

1. Swipetimes The Swiptimes app functions similarly to a budget planner only instead of showing you where your money went it shows you were your time went. It

Jun 26

Tips to Recycle in Your Office

Start to Recycle in your Office In an office there is a lot of opportunity to recycle. In an office setting it is imperative that you dispose, recycle, and re

Jun 23

Best Way to Save Electricity this Summer

Save Electricity in Your Office this Summer In order to save electricity this summer your business needs to conduct an audit. An energy audit can be quite usef

Jun 19

Top 5 Things to Consider when Traveling for Work

Top 5 Things to Consider when Traveling for Work When you are traveling for work there are five areas you need to consider. The first is pre-travel. Before you

Jun 18

The Best Retail Business Idea that Will Make your Business Better

Wifi is the Best Retail Business Idea that Will Make your Business Better Public wifi for modern retailers became just as important as having running water an

Jun 13

How to Prevent Hiring Mistakes

How to Prevent Hiring Mistakes Making errors in judgment while hiring employees can cost you and your company dearly. Here are some common mistakes that are ma

Jun 09

How to Manage Moving Expenses for your Business

How to Manage Moving Expenses for your Business Moving and relocation can be a costly endeavor for any business but money can be saved in certain areas to make

Jun 05

How to Create a New Business Plan

How to Create a New Business Plan If you need a new business plan it is important that you cover the following: The first part of your plan is the executive su

Jun 03

Retail Space vs. Office Space- Which Do you Need?

There are three kinds of commercial property: office, industrial, and retail. Each type of space is unique and offers different features to the tenant. Also, ea

Jun 02

How Social Media Can Help Build Your Business

How Social Media Can Help Build Your Business It seems like everyone is on Facebook these days. Grandmothers, children, and everyone in between can leave you a

May 28

Best Things to Do in Texas this Summer

Best Things to Do in Texas this Summer Famous for its barbecues and football games, Texas thrives in the summer and has a wealth of events taking place during

May 27

Easy Ways to Help Employee Morale in the Office

Easy Ways to Help Employee Morale Motivating staff can be challenging, especially if your staff does not feel involved in the company. Employees are much less

May 23

The Importance of Email Marketing

Importance of Email Marketing Email marketing is not in fact a dead art like many might say. It started out as one of the most preferred internet marketing too

May 21

Five Notable Office Buildings in Texas

You know the saying, “Everything’s bigger in Texas.” You may or may not agree, but there are definitely some large, beautiful, and interesting office buil

May 15

How to Transform an Old Office into a Super Office

Does your current office space seem bland, boring, or disorganized? The look and feel of your office isn’t just about appealing to an important client who als

May 13

Importance of Creative Space in the Workplace

Creativity is imperative in the workplace no matter the business. Whether your company is trying to sell products or advertise for other companies, creativity i

May 08

How You Can Save on Office Expenses

How to Save on Office Expenses When it comes to office expenses there are multiple ways in which you can save money. The first deals with the premises itself.

May 05

How to Calculate the Square Feet Needed for Office Space

Where to Begin? When you are starting a new business, or your business is in need of some reconfiguration, you may need a new office space. But where to begin

Apr 28

How to Curb Negativity in the Workplace

How to Curb Negativity in the Workplace Meeting management is one of the most important aspects to maintaining productivity and curb negativity in the workplac

Apr 23

Five Features Every Retail Space Needs

Looking for the perfect retail space? It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a particular location, but you should always look out for what’s best

Apr 21

Great Tips to Keeping Great Employees

When you have great employees, you need to keep them. This is critical to the long term success of your company. Managers agree that employee retention is the b

Apr 18

Best Ways to Deal with Dysfunctional Teams

Best Ways to Deal with Dysfunctional Teams Promoting effective team work is one of many areas of responsibility which fall under your professional duty and fa

Apr 16

Best Sales Tricks in 2014

Best Sales Tricks for 2014 You may have heard of the “salesperson's touch” but it is more than just a phrase – it is a powerful tool to clinch sales. It

Apr 14

Time Management Skills To Learn for the Office

There are many opportunities to improve time management by utilizing meeting management software for corporations as well as large organizations. The use of mee

Apr 04

Best Marketing Tricks for Your Business in 2014

Yelp is an essential marketing tool for businesses with an online presence. It was started in 2004 and today continues to serve as a resource for millions of p

Mar 28

Seven Things to Look for When Leasing New Retail Space

Want to find the best retail space for your store while staying budget friendly? Look for these seven things before you sign any lease. Location The first thing

Mar 25

Benefits of Shared Desk Space

Traditional offices have worked hard to segregate every employee. Each person is given a desk or a cubicle. In either situation, the person is taken away from o

Mar 17

Food Solutions for a Healthy Office

Finding Food Solutions the Right Way When you are stocking an office kitchen it is important to keep the shelves and the fridge full of healthy food solutions

Mar 03

Settling on Office Space Rental

Some businesses that are looking for an office space rental might need to take out a business loan. Before doing this, business owners should consider the key i

Feb 24

How to Find Office Space for Rent in Texas

If you are interested in office space for rent you should have a thorough understanding of the length of your lease. The rent on an office space for rent will b

Feb 18

Retail Space For Rent

Importance of Finding the Right Retail Space for Rent When you are launching a new company, it is important to find the right retail space for rent. However, fi

Feb 11

Rent Retail Space with Hartman

If you want to rent retail space you should know how to negotiate the best lease for your company. You should consider that one of the biggest expenses incurre

Feb 10

Office Space Lease Advantages

Office Space Advantages An office space lease can be advantageous for a small business owner or an entrepreneur, especially when compared to the cost and hassl

Feb 04

Great Speakers Simple Steps to Speaking

There is no need to make mistakes in front of others, especially in front of employees or potential clients. So follow just a few simple steps to ensure you are

Jan 24

Referrals from Your Customers

Most businesses need new customers and the best way to find new customers is by existing customers giving referrals to you. Sometimes receiving referrals isn't

Jan 21

Top Houston Submarkets for Office Space

Houston Submarkets to Lease In Office space in Houston has stayed strong through the last few years and is performing above and beyond the national average.

Jan 09

Greenspoint District is Growing

Have you been thinking of moving into the Greenspoint district? Greenspoint is an international destination only minutes from Bush Intercontinental Airport and

Jan 06

Seven Ways to Start your Day off Better

Make your day better with seven easy tips to keep your mood positive and start your day with optimism. Instead of waiting for your last snooze alarm to go off,

Jan 02

Accounting Tips to Help Save Money

Having unorganized receipts all over the office and in your desk drawer isn't the best way to start off the new year in your business. To organize your accounti