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  • Unless you work for a brokerage firm, you are not an expert when it comes to commercial real estate leases. Leave it to the experts when it comes time to negotiate your lease.

  • Jan 27, 2020

    Network Like a Pro – Finding the Right Networking Partner

     Who you know can be more important than how many people you know. Upgrade your networking efforts by taking the time to meet people you believe can be helpful to you and then do what you can to be helpful to them. Take a listen for more tips on finding the right networking partner.

  • Jan 07, 2020

    Network Like a Pro – Referral Sources

    Place priority on networking with referral sources. While it may seem that networking with potential clients should be at the very top of your to-do list, networking with steady referral sources can bring you a lot more business in the end. Here’s how to make connections and network like a pro when it comes to...

  • Executives networking event with TAG
    May 07, 2018

    Networking Season is in Full Bloom

    The April executives networking events brought together many new entrepreneurs to grow their networks and walk away with tangible knowledge. The Executives Breakfast and Luncheon created a convenient environment for entrepreneurs to offer valuable advice and build strategic connections. At the Executives Breakfast, guests were prompted with the question: What are your best practices surrounding...

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    Jan 12, 2014

    Networking Tips and Tricks

    Social media and virtual advertising is an almost mandatory facet for businesses today. Small businesses differ slightly in that they heavily rely on their stock customers: regulars if you will. While small business continues to ease itself into the cyber sphere, word-of-mouth marketing remains a prominent factor in success and maintenance. Instead of going door-to-door,...

  • Executives networking event with TAG
    Jun 14, 2018

    Networking with Tenant Advisory Group

    The May Executives Breakfast and Luncheons offered a place for insightful conversation and networking between local, Chicago entrepreneurs. Attendees were given opportunities to provide business advice and share valuable experiences with one another. Guests at the Executive Breakfast were given the discussion topic of best practices pertaining to attracting top talent. Here are a few...

  • We are proud to announce our newest partnership with Dan Porcaro of PSM Partners. This exclusive partnership enables us to offer you premium phone and data brokerages services, as well as cloud services. Through this new affiliation, TAG will be able to provide even more services and solutions to help grow your business. Click here...

  •   New To Market – Loop Sublease Space – 35 W Wacker, Suite 800 11,054 square feet Available April 2021 LXP – 02/28/27 Mostly open floor plan Fully furnished Beautiful river views CLICK HERE FOR VIRTUAL TOUR

  • Episode 1: Investing in Multi-Family Real Estate

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    Dec 01, 2017

    November Networking Events

    The November Executives Breakfast and Luncheon provided an opportunity for local c-level executives to forge valuable connections with other Chicago business owners. We are happy to see local entrepreneurs embracing these events as valuable networking experiences in a relaxed and casual environment. Thanks to all who attended!

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    Jun 20, 2024

    Office Demand Growing in 2024

    Welcome to the topic “Office Demand Growing in 2024“ After a prolonged period of sluggish demand, the office market is finally showing signs of a potential turnaround in 2024. A strong indicator of this change is the increase in leasing activity, particularly from major corporations committing to long-term leases.  Companies such as Kroger, the largest...

  • Last week TAG had the privilege of attending the Office Max Roundtable event for business owners. Senior Vice President Steve Sunderland and Executive Vice President Kim Feil facilitated the panel discussion of what it’s like to run a business and how a large corporation such as theirs could connect with us. From there we were...

  • Description: Here is a great full floor tenant opportunity! The space currently features a mix of existing perimeter offices and open areas for workstations. The landlord will contribute a TI package to modify and refresh the space to a qualified tenant. The elevators, corridors and lobby are currently being upgraded. There is Comcast Fiber Internet...

  • Welcome to the topic “Opportunities for Chicago Business Owners in 2025“ The downtown office market in Chicago is now facing a shift. In the second half of 2024 the office vacancies reached 26.3% – which settled a new record high and marked the 10th consecutive quarter of rising vacancy rates.  This new vacancy rate is...

  • After finding the right office for your business, you’ll enter into the transaction process. This next step will consist of several important items: such as the lease negotiation, review and planning the buildout. Many of the opportunities that lie within the this phase rely on the success of your lease negotiation. If it’s handled properly,...

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    Jun 24, 2020

    Opportunity Selling Webinar

    Tenant Advisory Group’s Bill Himmelstein recently participated in a webinar on opportunity selling with John Ruh and Ray Silverstein, hosted by Jeff Elwel. This experienced group of business owners, CEOs and founders shared ideas and strategies to position their companies to be stronger.

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    Jun 15, 2017

    Overcrowding an Office is Bad for Business

    When building your office floor plan, it’s always better to have more room than not enough space. Packing people into an office lowers employee satisfaction and can lead to a counterproductive work environment, which may negate any money you save in rent. By offering your staff more free-space and a comfortable office, not only will...

  • young multi ethnic office workers are in complete chaos
    Jan 07, 2020

    Overcrowding an Office is Bad for Business

    When building your office floor plan, it’s always better to have more room than not enough space. Packing people into an office lowers employee satisfaction and can lead to a counterproductive work environment, which may negate any money you save in rent. By offering your staff more free space and a comfortable office, not only...