$100,000 Horror Story #6

Signing A Lease Before

Before You Create A Plan

Don't make this mistake on your project.

We have had several clients sign new office leases prior to having a complete financial and project plan in place. The amount of damage this error can do is incredible. The errors tend to build on themselves.

If you are spending a significant amount of money for leasehold improvements, you are likely going to want a long-term lease (10 years with options for 10 more).

The property owner is likely to require your personal guarantee for the lease payments. This means that barring bankruptcy, you are not going to get out of making those payments.

Before you sign the lease, make sure you understand the total cost of completing the project and have the capital lined up to fund those costs. The more detailed your plan, the better.

Asking the property owner or the Condo developer how much it will cost to convert the existing space to your dental office is not going to get you close to the cost of the project.

If you are leasing space, the closer you get to making two lease payments the higher your anxiety around financing grows. The longer it takes to obtain financing, the less discerning you get. This is how people end up with the wrong type of financing. You eventually get the money, but the terms are onerous or your cash flow is compromised.

We have seen people sign leases that increase their monthly payment 200 - 300 percent prior to knowing the cost of the project or how they were going to finance it. If your rent is going from $2,500 to $8,000, you should understand the costs of your project with a high degree of certainty.

Being stuck with a bad lease even in the best office space is not be the best move on your part.  The best move is to use The Financial Leadership Solution.

TO PREVENT ALL THIS YOU NEED

The Financial Leadership Solution

The Financial Leadership Solution eliminates $100,000 mistakes.

You can save money and time by investing a little of both with AN EXPERT who can analyze your financial situation BEFORE you construct a building, sign a lease, talk to a bank, buy equipment, buy a condo or a piece of land.

The analysis will result in a clear picture of your financial situation and a realistic FINANCIAL PLAN.  The Financial Leadership Solution uncovers your financial constraints, the financial tools and the correct timing you need to achieve your financial goals while eliminating $100,000 mistakes.

You need The Financial Leadership Solution, here's 2 ways to get started:

PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTING

This is ideal for the person who likes to delegate.  Click here or send a blank email to

PEER CONFERENCE COACHING

(the December 9, 2005 class is FULL, next class starts January 20, 2006)

This is perfect for the do-it yourself type person.  Click here or send a blank email to  

We understand that you are a do-it-yourself type of person but you do not want to make a $100,000 mistake.  We help by providing you with the confidence, capabilities and creativity through our Peer Conference Coaching.  

The complete Financial Leadership Solution delivered in a Peer Conference Coaching format includes:

·        All forms, templates and calculations with easy to follow examples

·        Four, two hour, facilitated Conference calls, held on Friday mornings

·        Facilitated by a Finance Geek expert

·        Maximum of 10 dentists per Conference

·        All Conferences are interactive so you will learn from each other

·        Unlimited email support for nine months

·        All Conferences are recorded and are free for your unlimited use

·        The process will make you a better business person

·        Develop a much higher level of financial sophistication

·        Understand at a much deeper level how finance can help or hurt you

·        Develop confidence, capabilities and financial creativity

You complete the forms prior to the scheduled conference call.  You email your questions prior to the call and we will organize the call based on them and the specific agenda topic.

The materials for your first conference will arrive by January 13, 2006, giving you 1 week to review and get prepared for the first call.

What will you receive when you are part of the Peer Conference Call

• You will have a clear understanding of your goals

• You will understand your lifestyle expenses

• You will calculate the payment you can afford

• You will determine how much you can borrow

• You will be able to plan for the GAP in your project

• You will receive specific details on how to deal with banks

• You will learn the difference between a bank proposal and a bank commitment

• You will be learn how to read bank commitment letters so you can understand what you really have

• You will gain access to banks outside of your area

• We will provide you with lenders that may be able to provide you with a better tool for your situation

• You will learn how to use multiple lenders to complete your project

• Learn how to determine if you should buy or lease

• Learn how to determine of you should build extra space as income property

• Learn from your peers as they move through the same process

To hire us for your project or if you have questions call 317-581-5664.

David Catalano

Finance Geeks

david@FinanceGeeks.com

www.FinanceGeeks.com

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