This publication seeks to improve awareness of issues that must be considered when leasing business premises to assist small businesses to prosper. All the issues discussed, are followed by highlighting what you should watch out for, and what actions to take. You are helped with strategic planning, type of tenancy, building conditions and fitting out to suit your business. Also benchmarking, negotiating terms of lease, standards for retail tenancy laws and the Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1985.