Lease negotiation

Opening your own business is an incredibly exciting adventure, but many business owners go into lease negotiations unprepared. This can be down to insufficient research, being too eager to get started, or even something as simple as having the wrong mindset.

Whatever the reason, being new to lease arrangements can result in signing a lease that only suits your landlord’s needs! This means that you’re starting off on the back foot - and you can end up with a big power imbalance between you and your landlord.

But this Lease negotiation online course can change all of that. With guidance from Hannah MacDonald, experienced strategy consultant and real estate asset manager, you’ll gain the skills and know-how to advocate for your business needs, develop strong relationships with your landlords, and get your business off to a great start.

What you will learn in the Lease negotiation course

• How to tell if your business is ready to take on a lease
• How to get ready to sign a lease
• The practicalities of leasing space
• Finding the right location for your venue
• The fundamentals of dealing with commercial leasing agents
• Six key clauses found in lease contracts
• Different types of rental agreements
• Additional costs to plan for when you’re signing a lease
• Ending a lease agreement
• Negotiation skills to get the most from your lease agreement

Who the Lease negotiation course is for

This Lease negotiation online course is aimed at current and aspiring hospitality business owners looking to expand their knowledge of lease negotiation.