Businesses in and around Baton Rouge often use contingencies as protection in deals that involve a lot of money. Most contingency clauses allow one party to withdraw from the deal without penalty if one or more conditions are not met. Sometimes, the exercise of a...
City of Baton Rouge looks to clarify zoning code
Land is only as good as the use to which it can be put. This is especially true in the business context. After all, commercial real estate that is too restrictive may cripple a business's operations, thereby stunting its growth and threatening its very viability. This...
Land deal holding up commercial real estate redevelopment
Our city is in a constant state of development and redevelopment. At the heart of that expansion and revitalization are business people who are cutting deals to make change happen. Although from a distance these business opportunities seem to fall into place, up close...
Is Amazon acquiring commercial property in Baton Rouge?
Real estate is expensive. Yet, for business looking to startup as well as those that are looking to expand their operations can find good deals on property that meet their needs. Even if a price tag looks hefty, whether that means leasing or purchasing commercial real...
Local pipe maker expands into new commercial real estate
Commercial real estate can play a pivotal role in business growth. Those businesses that have spaces that are too small or that are not conducive to a business's operations can see stunted growth. In some instances, a business's commercial real estate is so...
A primer of asset-based lending
Running a business can be challenging in a variety of ways. While securing talent and developing a business plan that sets one up for success may be difficult enough, these are just a couple of the numerous issues that business owners may face. One of the more...
Rezoning request may make or break proposed development
Savvy business owners know that the commercial property they secure for their endeavors can make a world of difference. It can give a business visibility, accessibility to both consumers and suppliers, and further the business's practices. Yet, finding the right...
Drago’s secures commercial real estate for new location
Securing the right commercial real estate can be a critical part of building a successful business. After all, it can set you up with more exposure and increased operations. While finding the right property can be challenging enough when considering location, there...
Louisiana School Boards Association secures building downtown
Having the right place to do business can set you up for success. It can ensure that certain costs and expenses are minimized as fully as possible and that adequate space and resources are available to carry out the business's functions. On the other hand, those who...
Commercial real estate dispute heading to trial again
Acquiring real estate is often a pivotal piece of business development. Without it, an entrepreneur or investor lacks the resources needed to expand and grow an existing business, or get a new business off the ground. A lot of consideration has to be given to real...