House Approves Small Business Bill

cls | September 24, 2010

Association officials praise Congress for passage
September 23, 2010 | By Paul Frumkin
The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010, which includes provisions that proponents say would provide restaurants and other small businesses with tax relief while increasing access to capital, was approved Thursday in the House by a vote of 237 to 187.
The Senate [...]

Why it pays to focus on a niche

cls | September 9, 2010

After reading the article below that was sent to me this week by a colleague, I am even more convinced that developing a “niche” is simply the best business decision one can make. After 5 years of being a generalist, I announced back in January 2010 that our defined niche was “Senior Communities”.  CLS provides [...]

Adequate Accommodations

cls | April 12, 2010

As I sit on the beach in Delray Florida, I can’t help but notice the massive amount of retirees who dwell here.  My family had lunch at a local restaurant and there was a group of retired men huddling in the back.  It must have been at least 20 of them, laughing and joking around.  [...]

Get on the BUS!!

cls | March 31, 2010

It’s that time again!!  CLS is gearing up for the next “Causeway Tour”.  On Wednesday April 28th 8:00am-noon.
If you would like a first-hand look at the world of commercial real estate investing, you need to “Get on the Bus”.
Unlike residential real estate investing, where most people can at least relate to the process from purchasing [...]

Can Telecommuting Really Work?

cls | June 29, 2009

As I have started to grow my team of Commercial Loan Consultants, most of who would much rather work from home than drive into the office daily; I have an urgent need to put basic processes in place to insure timely communication amongst us.  I must admit that the thought of not seeing them is [...]

June 2009 Causeway Tour!!

cls | June 24, 2009

Last weeks tour was absolutely amazing!!  Here is what one attendee  had to say, ” Just wanted to send a quick note to Thank-You for inviting me on the tour yesterday. It was great!  I will try and make all the tours because I found it to be VERY informative. ” Claudette, Investor
Our next tour [...]