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Employment is on the rise and the economy is easing, the stock market is showing several indications of strength, that has helped to improve the overall feelings of the consumer. Most indicators have been pointing towards an economic recovery. There are a lot of businesses who are feeling this growth and are seeking to expand, though they might be a bit hesitant in making the capital investment. They might find it very hard to invest in more space until credit is more available and accessible and the economy is on more solid footing.
There are other savings to be incurred by not moving other than the obvious real estate savings. For example: the utilities such as heating and air conditioning, water, sewage and electric; Moving; Property taxes; Equipment and Maintenance Personnel are amongst the main areas.
Additionally, if you incorporate increased travel for lift equipment, this obviously leads to much higher fuel costs, accelerated depreciation due to increased usage, that leads to increased maintenance expenses and additional labor costs.
The process of expansion does not end at warehousing. TFA offers alternatives for office space by using modular office solutions. These solutions comprise: containment rooms, tax benefits, flexibility in location and clean rooms.
One more great expansion option is portable mezzanines. These can be utilized to hold modular offices and provide vertical space for things located on the ground floor. Newly acquired extra floor space could then be utilized for product storage too. Another alternative for freeing up more valuable floor space can be done by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.