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Employment is on the rise and the economy is easing, the stock market is showing some signs of strength, that has helped to improve the overall feelings of the consumer. Most indicators have been pointing towards an economic recovery. There truly are many businesses who are seeking to expand and are feeling this growth, although they may be a little hesitant in making the capital investment. They may find it hard to invest in additional space until the economy is on more solid ground and credit is more accessible and available.
Other than the obvious real estate savings, there are other savings to be incurred by not moving. Like for example: the utilities like electric, water and sewage, air conditioning and heating; Moving; Property taxes; Maintenance Personnel and Equipment are a few of the main areas.
Also, 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 expenses.
The process of expansion does not end at warehousing. TFA offers options for office space by using modular office solutions. These solutions consist of: tax benefits, containment rooms, flexibility in location and clean rooms.
One more great expansion alternative is portable mezzanines. These can be used to hold modular offices and provide vertical space for items located on the ground floor. Newly acquired extra floor space could then be used for product storage also. One more option for freeing up more valuable floor space could be created by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.