In today’s San Diego commercial leasing market, some business owners are taking advantage of increased bargaining power when negotiating lease terms. Others see an opportunity to purchase property as the commercial real estate market continues to decline in value. The primary advantage of buying commercial space over leasing is the…
Credit card companies’ decisions to unilaterally lower credit limits can have a severe impact on start up San Diego businesses. During recessions, high unemployment rates drive many to consider going out on their own. As they contemplate the decision, young entrepreneurs often factor in their credit worthiness. Start up costs…
San Diego businesses should be asking themselves how the “billable hour” law firm culture affects their bottom line. A recent article about a patent holder’s defense of a patent infringement action focused on the business’s desire not to cave into the demands of what it believed was a patent pirate…
Whether San Diego small business can survive the current credit crunch may depend more on each business’s determination and grit than on the Obama administration’s attempts to ease credit. Some established businesses with excellent credit may not feel the impact of the current credit crises, but new businesses, start-ups and…