Commercial Real Estate Investment Basics for the Boston Metro Area
The Boston Metro area enjoys a healthy business climate that is complimented by a well-educated workforce. Boston’s vitality attracts investors from around the world, with foreign buyers spending 4.2 billion dollars on Boston office properties during 2014....
Enjoy March 2015 Events in the Boston Metro Area!
Despite the snow, the Boston Metro area is showing signs of spring with our March 2015 events! Mark your calendar so you don’t miss the fun! Saint Patrick’s Day Parade – South Boston Sunday, March 15. The 2015 parade route has been shortened due to local snow...
Not Just Another Snow Job Memo #2
Now that the so-called weekend burst of warm air has passed, please be on the alert. Some warning signs of roof collapse are leaks, cracking, and creaking; therefore, please listen and observe your structure very carefully. Be your own property manager if you don’t...
Not Just Another Snow Job
While I thought that certain aspects of removing snow from potentially over-burdened roofs were self-evident, yesterday I learned that it is not necessarily the case. As I witnessed a person removing snow with the use of a metal/steel shovel, he appeared to be...
Beige Book Report Reveals Positive Future for Boston Metro Area
The first Beige Book Report of 2015 has been released. If you're new to our blog, we follow the Beige Book Reports to get an idea of the current state of commercial real estate in the Boston Metro area. The overall feeling of the most current report is largely...
How To Create a Culture of Appreciation at Your Boston Metro Area Business
What is it that makes an employee happy at his or her place of work? It’s a tough question for many small to medium sized business owners. While there are many factors that contribute to an employee’s level of satisfaction with his or her job, one factor that comes...
Holiday Traditions Around the World
Christmas week is upon us, and it’s likely that you will be participating in some holiday traditions in the coming days. We thought it would be fun to take a look at some Christmas traditions around the world, and here are a few of our favorites. Finland It is...
Final Beige Book of 2014 Offers a Glimpse into 2015
The final Beige Book of the year has been released. Overall, it appears that activity is on the rise in our area and is expected to continue into the New Year. Retailers and manufacturers are, in general, reporting increases in sales or revenue, and there are...
Give Back This Holiday Season in the Boston Metro Area
December is here, and the holiday season always brings opportunities to give back to our surrounding communities. Here are a few ways to get your employees or your family involved this holiday season! The Boston Merry Christmas Caroling Mob Bring cheer to the...
Quick Tips to Organize Your Office
Office organization can be tough to keep up with as a Boston Metro area business owner. Meetings and daily business responsibilities can add up to clutter and disorganization. There are some simple strategies that you can implement to help keep your office...