Over the next few weeks, we will be adding to our series of helpful tips for businesses starting to look into leasing. This post is the first of 10 on the essential questions you should ask before signing an office lease.

1. Is it a GROSS or NET lease?

For businesses or doctors that are just starting to look into leasing office space, the terms gross and NET lease may seem foreign. However, there are significant differences between a gross and NET lease– let’s break down the basics.

With a GROSS lease the following items are included in the rent price:

• Basic rent
• Property taxes
• Heating & air conditioning maintenance
• Cleaning service for all common areas
• Use of any building amenities
• Pest control
• Landscaping & snow removal
• Parking lot maintenance
• Janitorial service for your suite

With a NET lease, the tenant is responsible for paying all of the items listed above separately based upon a proportionate share of the building.

The payment share is based on the previous year’s building expenses and is calculated by the landlord. The tenant will pay an initial amount to cover what was spent in the previous year and at the end of the year the tenant will get a charge back for the difference along with documentation to show where all the capital was spent.

Now I know what you’re thinking…”Why in the world would I want a NET lease?”

The simple truth is that neither lease type is better than the other. Both lease types benefit businesses in different ways.

The largest caveat to look out for in a NET lease is an increasing building expense cost. At DynaCom, we try to help our tenants as best as we can by capping the excess cost. By creating a cap, tenants can rest easier in a NET lease knowing they will have a consistent or lower building expense cost. If you are leasing NET try to get your leasing agent to ensure there is a cap to the cost.

The freshly finished building was gleaming, the Cubs were playing their first post-season game in in seven years, and DynaCom Management was hosting their first major event in the innovative iMed Campus. What made the night so special?

1. Mayor Steve Chirico, along with Glen Weiss, were among the more than 85 members of the Naperville community and DynaCom family that were in attendance. All of the guests made for a fun-filled night!2. President of North Central College, Troy Hammond was also in attendance. Go Cardinals!

3. Ali and Mina Setork, CEO and CFO of DynaCom Management, showed their commitment to building and maintaining relationships with the generous spread of food. The dessert table looked particularly tasty!

4. The iMed Campus transformed into the perfect venue for screening the game. The lobby monitors and multipurpose room projection screen gave guests flexibility on where they could watch the Cubs shut out the Pirates.

Thank you everyone for attending the event! We look forward to seeing you around Naperville!

Here at DynaCom, as a leading provider of Naperville office space options, we understand firsthand how important it is for business owners to procure the perfect location for their business. Not only does their Naperville office space have to be in the best district for their organization, but it also has to offer enough room for growth and optimal productivity. We’ve proudly partnered with countless clients to ensure that they have the office setup they need to go from start-up organization to industry leader.

Personalizing Naperville Office Space For Your Business

While the physical setup of the office space itself should not be undervalued, here at DynaCom we also recognize that it’s not the only thing our clients need to consider when striving to set their company up for success. Beyond location and square footage, savvy business entrepreneurs must also consider another critical asset of their organization: their employees.

Beyond brick and mortar amenities, it’s imperative for executives to create an environment that encourages employee productivity and delivers an overall vibe that staff members will enjoy, especially as they’re spending 40 (or more) hours a week there. In short, in order to truly leverage the many benefits our Naperville office space options offer, our clients recognize that they must also personalize the office to make it a fun, yet professional environment.

Get Creative With Your Business Location For Optimal Results

When working with us to procure your Naperville office space, you will enjoy countless features and amenities that can help boost morale and productivity. However, we also understand that it’s important for you to get creative and personalize the space for your employees as well. If you’re looking for some quick and easy ways to creatively customize your space, consider:

Pictures and wall hangings: Pictures and wall hangings can easily add color and visual appeal to any corporate space. Work with a professional interior designer to choose some wall art that truly captures what your business is about, or simply brainstorm with your team the types of pictures they’d like to see during their workday.

Soothing music: Soft music played throughout the day can really redefine the vibe and atmosphere of your Naperville office space. Worried that you’ll never find a mix that everyone in your company will appreciate? Play various genres on different days to see what works best and encourages the most productivity.

Include greens: Beyond fun and festive wall hangings, plants can also add some bold blasts of color throughout your organization. Not only do they look great, but they also enhance the oxygen levels, making everyone around feel energetic and ready to produce. When choosing the right plants for your Naperville office space, bear in mind that fake plants collecting dust will do nothing for your organization. Choose fresh, lively plants to keep the vibe positive. Once you’ve chosen the right plants for your company, remember to put together a watering schedule since the only thing worse than a fake plant, is a dead plant.

Want to hear more about our current list of Naperville office space options? Visit us today.