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November 15, 2010November 9, 2010 sundancecompany Boise Commercial Real Estate, Boise Office Space, boise valley commercial real estate, The Sundance Company

Advantages to Leasing Boise Valley Office Space

It may not be a question as old as time, but some business owners and entrepreneurs in the Boise Valley struggle with the decision if they should buy or lease their office space. Statistics show that most new business owners start out by leasing office space, and many business consultants advise leasing your work space until you get on your feet and your business starts operating in the black. There are also some other advantages to leasing your business property in the Boise Valley:

Flexibility. One obvious advantage to leasing property is the flexibility it provides. When the lease is up, you can easily relocate to another office that better suits the needs of your business and your budget.
Fewer responsibilities. The property manager or landlord is the one responsible for maintenance, security, remodeling, and other management issues.
No mortgage. Not being locked into a mortgage loan allows you to free up cash and put it where it is needed, which is especially helpful for new business owners.
Negotiable rates. If real estate properties in your area are plentiful, it may be possible to negotiate a lower price on your lease amount.
Less tax paperwork. If your business is leasing office space, your income tax return will be simpler to file, compared to the endless forms that building owners must fill out.
No down payment. When you purchase a building, you typically pay 20 to 25 percent of the price as a down payment and then mortgage the balance. When you lease office space, you need only pay one or two months of the lease value before moving in, which can be a real blessing for cash-strapped small business owners.

About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information is available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

November 8, 2010October 25, 2010 sundancecompany Boise Commercial Real Estate, Boise Industrial Space, Boise Office Space, Boise Retail Space, boise valley commercial real estate, Meridian Commercial Real Estate, meridian idaho, Silverstone Corporate Center

Boise Valley Commercial Real Estate For Lease – Taylor West Industrial Park

The Sundance Company is pleased to announce that the Taylor West Industrial Park building has space available for lease to businesses. Located in Meridian, Idaho, the two-building industrial complex has 68,829 square feet of rentable space, and is ideally situated near two main thoroughfares in Meridian. Other features of Taylor West Industrial Park include: separate tenant entrances, easy access to Interstate 84, spaces offer office, showroom, R&D or industrial suites, ample truck turning radius for all sites, dock and drive-in doors, and fenced outside storage yards on-site. At The Sundance Company, we treat every building as if we will own it for life, care for each building like we care for our own homes, and promise unparalleled response and follow through, which results in high tenant satisfaction and long-term comfort, cost-savings and occupancy.

Taylor West Industrial Park

125 West Taylor Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642

Site Area: Approximately 4.25 acres, 450 feet fronting W. Taylor Avenue
Zoning: C-G
Year Built: Built in two phases, 1990 & 1995
Project Size: 54,589 square feet
Number of Floors: Single, Unit 100 provides additional second floor office space
Parking: 91 parking stalls “in common” with all tenants
Construction: Concrete tilt-up
Roof: Flat roof with metal truss
HVAC: Office: Rooftop package HVAC with gas forced air heating and forced air electric air conditioning
Warehouse: Ceiling mounted gas space heaters
Ceiling: Warehouse clear height East 19’, West 16’ (bottom of truss)
Floor: 6” reinforced concrete slab
Warehouse Doors: Drive-in doors and dock doors on-site. Excellent ingress/egress and turning radius for trucks and trailers
Power: 120/20/ 3ph/ 4wire/ 200amps
Life Safety: Wet System (hydraulic system)
Special: Fenced yards available on-site

November 1, 2010October 25, 2010 sundancecompany Boise Commercial Real Estate, Boise Commercial Real Estate Development, Boise Industrial Space, Boise Retail Space, The Sundance Company

Boise Commercial Real Estate For Lease – South Cole Annex

Conveniently located near the Cole/Overland I-84 Interchange in Boise, The Sundance Company is pleased to present the South Cole Annex building for lease. This manufacturing/warehouse facility features generous office space, open work spaces, two lunchrooms, and an ideal location in Treasure Valley. The Sundance Company is one of the few local companies in the Boise Valley that self-manages and maintains its own properties—enjoying higher occupancy levels and superior quality control for its projects. Savvy tenants and buyers look to The Sundance Company for development; office, warehouse, and retail leasing; property management; build-to-suit/construction; and land and building sales.

South Cole Annex
2925 South Cole Road
Boise, Idaho

Site Area: 5.1 acres; 250 feet west frontage of South Cole Road
Additional Land: 5.56 acres
Zoning: M-1
Stories: One
Project Size: 54,000 square feet
Construction: Steel frame with ribbed metal siding exterior.
Age: Built in 1989 with a 24,000 SF expansion in 1995.
Roof: Flat, single ply roofing membrane over plywood sheathing.
Ceiling Clear Height: 18’ minimum, 24’ maximum warehouse; 8’ in offices.
Floor Construction: 6” concrete slab
Windows: Double-pane, thermo-glazing in offices.
Warehouse Doors: Dock-high and 12’x14’ overhead loading doors.
Insulation: 9” batt insulation in roof; 3½” batt insulation to exterior walls.
Offices: Commercial carpet & vinyl; acoustical ceiling, fluorescent lights, standard partitioning and finished restrooms.
Warehouse Lights: Suspended tube fluorescent and suspended bulb.
Heating/Cooling: Warehouse has suspended space heat. Office has package electric forced-air and central air conditioning.
Parking: 125 spaces, paved and marked
Site Improvements: Landscaping on South Cole Street.
Special: Full building fire sprinkler system; combination of dock-high loading and 10’x12’ drive-in doors.

October 23, 2010October 12, 2010 sundancecompany Boise Commercial Real Estate, Boise Commercial Real Estate Development, Boise Office Space, Boise Property Management, Boise Retail Space, Land development, Meridian Commercial Real Estate, Meridian Industrial Space, Meridian Office Space, meridian property management, nampa commercial real estate, The Sundance Company

About The Sundance Company

The Sundance Company has become a development powerhouse with more than 30 years of successful history in Idaho’s Treasure Valley and the Boise metropolitan area. The Sundance Company is one of the few local companies that self-manages and maintains its own properties—enjoying higher occupancy levels and superior quality control for its projects. Savvy tenants and buyers look to The Sundance Company for development; office, warehouse, and retail leasing; property management; build-to-suit/construction; and land and building sales.

With more than 1.5 million square feet of prime office and industrial space in the greater Treasure Valley, The Sundance Company has the size and diversity to avoid the need for a “one-size-fits-all” approach—thereby assuring customized solutions that are genuinely tailored to each client’s needs.

Every project by The Sundance Company is conceived and executed with integrity, innovation, accountability, and dedication by a team of seasoned experts who always remains mindful not only of tangible aspects of a property transaction but also the intangible. The in-house management team values its personal connections and the relationship of trust it has created with its tenants and property owners, which include national and regional companies, some of whom have been in Sundance buildings for more than 15 years.

October 16, 2010October 12, 2010 sundancecompany Silverstone Amenity Center, silverstone business campus, Silverstone Corporate Center, The Sundance Company

Plan Your Business Meeting at Silverstone Amenity Center

No detail has been overlooked in any of the Silverstone Amenity Center conference and meeting rooms, which feature the integration of high-tech audio/visual capabilities, wireless internet, and video teleconferencing. Whether you’re hosting a business meeting, corporate retreat, or holiday party, The Silverstone Amenity Center is the perfect location for any occasion. Located at the corner of Eagle and Overland Roads, in the Silverstone Park, the Amenity Center is right in the heart of the Boise Valley.
Additional on-site services include:

Business Concierge
Food and Beverage Catering Arrangements
Presentation Equipment
Commercial Catering Station
Free Parking

More information available at www.silverstoneamenitycenter.com.

October 10, 2010October 3, 2010 sundancecompany Boise Commercial Real Estate, Land development, The Sundance Company

Land Development Options with The Sundance Company

The Sundance Company prides itself on its ability to provide options. We have the size and diversity to avoid the need for a “one-size-fits-all” approach — thereby assuring customized solutions that are genuinely tailored to each client’s needs. Whether you are looking to purchase land or prefer a build-to-suit, The Sundance Company offers a multitude of possibilities with its land development and build-to-suit options throughout the Boise Valley, including in Boise, Meridian, and Nampa.

If the current Boise Valley market does not offer what your business is looking for, you can now consider designing and building a facility to suit your needs, rather than renewing your current lease or settling for an “as is” building. Build-to-suit opportunities represent just one of the alternatives available to companies in today’s complex commercial real estate environment. Many executives procuring space for their companies find a build-to-suit option most advantageous, and The Sundance Company can effectively and efficiently assist you with your needs.

October 3, 2010 sundancecompany Boise Commercial Real Estate, Boise Office Space, Boise Retail Space, Meridian Commercial Real Estate, Meridian Office Space, Meridian Retail Space, nampa commercial real estate, The Sundance Company

Boise Valley Retail Space Available For Lease

Are you planning to rent or lease retail space in the greater Boise Valley for your business? It is not always easy trying to find the ideal retail space, and there are a lot of options available such as, general retail, free standing retail, regional malls, specialty centers, community centers, and many more. It is essential to find a retail space that you’re your business needs, and remember, a store can become the foundation for the future development of your business.

Finding a good retail space in the Boise Valley can be easy if you follow these simple steps:

Find out why the previous tenant left the space. If the previous tenant has left the space for the lack of customers, then you might face the same problem. Also, check the transport system near the retail location. If the customers can’t commute to your store then it’s certainly not a good place to invest.
Study your target audience carefully. Study their requirements. Do they live near the office space you are planning to buy? Where do they go to shop? Studying these points carefully will help you to know the psychology of your customers. Also, if you see that there are no residential areas nearby, don’t buy the space. You can search in the census bureau or chamber of commerce to find the most suitable place for your business.
Before you buy retail space in commercial area you should study your competitors’ location. Make sure that you’re not going to face losses due to a rival store that is near to you. It is no use opening a retail store in a place that has a large number of competitors. It would take a long time for you to establish yourself in the market.
Check out all the costs while leasing a retail space. Do you have to pay for the maintenance and repairs? How much do you have to pay to decorate the retail space? Some landlords may ask you to pay a percentage of your sales along with your rental fee. It’s better to know all these details before you make the investment. A cheaper deal may sound attractive to you but that doesn’t mean it is the best decision until you have all of the facts.

If you are looking for retail space in the Boise Valley then contact The Sundance Company and we can walk you through the process of procuring a great location for your business. Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of commercial real estate available in prime locations throughout the Valley including Boise, Meridian, and Nampa so contact us today to see how we can help you find the right space for your company. More information is available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

September 25, 2010September 14, 2010 sundancecompany commercial real estate, Commercial real estate news, Economy news, The Sundance Company

Commercial Real Estate Investment Remains a Smart Play

In economic terms, inflation is defined as a rise in the general level of prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time. When prices rise, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services, eroding real consumer purchasing power. Although deflation also is a risk to the economy, moderate inflation is much more prevalent over the course of modern history.

In the long run, the most significant factor influencing inflation is the growth rate of the money supply. Inflation occurs when the nominal supply of dollars grows faster than the real demand to hold dollars. However, in the short and medium term, inflation may be largely affected by supply and demand pressures in the economy, and influenced by the relative elasticity of wages, prices, and level of interest rates.

In the U.S., inflation is estimated by calculating the rate of change of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI measures prices of a selection of goods and services purchased by a typical consumer. The magnitude of inflation — the inflation rate — is usually reported as the annualized percentage growth of the CPI Index.

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September 18, 2010September 14, 2010 sundancecompany Silverstone Amenity Center, The Sundance Company

Meet Me at Silverstone Amenity Center

No detail has been overlooked in any of the Silverstone Amenity Center conference and meeting rooms, which feature the integration of high-tech audio/visual capabilities, wireless internet, and video teleconferencing. Whether you’re hosting a business meeting, corporate retreat, or holiday party, The Silverstone Amenity Center is the perfect location for any occasion. Located at the corner of Eagle and Overland Roads, in the Silverstone Park, the Amenity Center is right in the heart of the Boise Valley.

Additional on-site services include:

Business Concierge
Food and Beverage Catering Arrangements
Presentation Equipment
Commercial Catering Station
Free Parking

More information available at www.silverstoneamenitycenter.com.

September 11, 2010August 20, 2010 sundancecompany telecom expense management, The Sundance Company, wireless expense management

Telecom Expense Management Can Help Lower Business Costs

Are there other ways of reducing your expenditures without affecting your personnel?

One of the largest expenses that a business may incur is their telecom expense. It is right up near the top of the list in many cases. If there were a way to reduce the amount of money spent on telecom without reducing the way you conduct business, would you be interested? Well, there is a way to manage your telecom expenses, and it is called telecom expense management.

Telecom expense management, or TEM, can help you control it all. Telecom can be a wild and unruly creature when left on its own, but with proper attention, it can be reigned in and massaged into a well-mannered part of your company. The problem with telecom – especially the wireless end of the spectrum – is that uncontrolled inventory, services, and “who has what device” costs you dearly. The following are some of the critical components of an effective telecom expense management strategy.

Asset Management is essentially inventory control for wireless devices. The TEM team uses software to keep track of each device and who has it. It is successful only if some of the following aspects of TEM are utilized in conjunction with it.
E-Procurement. This is the process that controls how any new device is acquired, every exchange is documented, and all repairs are noted. It assures that only approved devices are obtained. This is accomplished by having a single, centralized point through which everything is approved and procured.
Invoice Validation. A research group found that up to 12% of all wireless service invoices contain errors, and 85% of those invoices are paid without question. It may be hard to believe, but a majority of the errors are in favor of the vendor and/or service provider.
Expense Optimization is just what it sounds like. The telecom expense management team ensures that you are getting the best deal for your telecom expense dollar. They are vendor-neutral, and will find the most cost-effective vendors and service providers for your business.