New Business Q&A Workshop - Logan Square Chamber of Commerce

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 QUESTIONS TO ADDRESS 

Why you need a RE Attorney.

Are you currently working with a real estate agent?

What type of business are you looking to operate out of the space?

What is your expected move-in date?

What is your monthly budget?

Do you have funding in place?

How many square feet do you require?

Are you looking for a commercial or a live/work situation?

What requirements do you have for the space? (i.e. hood, parking, load-in-load out, walk-in cooler, patio seating, etc)

What zoning do you need?

How long of a lease are you hoping to sign and do you want a right to refusal(first option to renew)

Are you open to sharing space?

Do you have a business plan?

Do you have a marketing toolkit?

Is all of your licensing in place?

Letter of good standing from your bank?

Do you currently have funding secured?

Do you have a real estate attorney?

How are you going to sell you and your business to a prospective landlord?

How much can I get a landlord to pay to improve the space?

What city programs are out there that can help me finance signage, improvement of storefront, etc.