The average office space today is getting smaller and more open to allow more people to fit and from some perspectives to foster a sense of collaboration, productivity, and culture.  In the past office space per employee averaged 225 to 250 sf.  Nowadays it’s averaging 150 to 175 sf per employee as long as the office […]

As startups you do not only need to gain new customers, you also need to attract great talent. Studies show that talent, especially young ones do not only look for a good company, but they also look for a beautifully designed COOL office. Employees are more motivated to go to work if they have a

The construction of the two new buildings will start next week on the N side of Bee Cave Road (2244), and will be the largest office constructed in Austin since the recession.  The new office building which will be called Rollingwood Center will have a four-story building that measures 155,000 sq.ft and a two-story building with 60,000

Once again Forbes Ranks Austin #1 thanks to it’s strong population growth of 2.5 percent in 2013 as well as a 5.9% increase its economy.  Additionally the unemployment rate in Austin is below 6%, has no state income taxes, has a highly educated workforce……and well is just a cool place to live and work. The other top

As a leader, part of your job is to keep your employees’ morale high. With this years’ budget cut-offs and layoffs, this is an occasion where you can refresh your office spirit and celebrate Valentine’s Day! We know that this day is about roses and chocolates for most of your employees. However, some companies are

Coming up with a startup idea nowadays is very challenging because there are a lot of innovative and fresh ideas that most consumers will buy.  Here is another fresh idea………Front Door Farms farm-to-delivery-service that is literally delivering their fresh from harvest goods right in front of your doorstep. The startup was based in Salinas, and they serve much

Atlassian, an Australian based software company that makes collaboration software for programmers plans on opening an Austin office soon that will house up to 300 employees.  They plan on leasing office space in downtown Austin to join other high tech startups seeking a cool, trendy work environment. They picked Austin out of a few other

When leasing commercial real estate knowledge is power so it’s important that you have ALL the right information before signing the lease contract.  Whether you are leasing office, retail or industrial space there are a lot of questions that you will need answers to before you are able to make an intelligent decision. For the

Is it wrong to expect a commercial real estate agent who lists and leases commercial properties for landlords & building owners to be responsive and provide all the info necessary to prospects no matter how small or large? If I hired a commercial real estate agent to list and lease my commercial properties I would expect

Giant international Coffee Chain – Starbucks has a new location in Austin! Starbucks opened at W Austin Hotel’s ground floor. It is at the corner of Lavaca and West Third street. This was opened last January. The store comes with an Austin feel retail design. The couches and coffee tables are enticing to sit back