7/16 Navigate Commercial Leases with Confidence

Date

Jul 16, 2025

Start Time

12:00 PM PDT

Workshop Length

1 hour, 15 minutes

Presenters

• Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Description

Are you ready to lease your own brick-and-mortar space? Already have a space and need to know your rights? Join Start Small Think Big and Davis Polk & Wardwell for an in-depth webinar that breaks down the key terms, types, and negotiation strategies every entrepreneur needs to know before -- and after -- signing a lease. This session will empower you to make informed decisions about your commercial real estate agreements and avoid common pitfalls.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• Lease Essentials:

  Understand the standard terms included in a commercial lease and how they impact your business.

• Assess Financial Considerations and Lease Costs:

  Understand the costs and financial risks of leasing and learn about available protections.

• Negotiation Insights:

  Identify which lease terms are negotiable, how to prioritize them, and what red flags to watch for.

• Develop Exit Strategies:

  Compare different exit strategies, including assignment, subleasing, and lease buyouts.

Why Attend?

Gain the knowledge and confidence to evaluate, negotiate, and secure a lease that works for your business. Whether you’re a first-time tenant or experienced business owner, this webinar will provide practical insights and actionable advice.

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Thank you to the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and Bet Tzedek for your partnership with this event!