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The economy is easing and employment is on the rise, the stock market is showing some signs of strength, which has helped to enhance the overall feelings of the consumer. The majority of indicators have been pointing towards an economic recovery. There are numerous businesses who are seeking to expand and are feeling this growth, although they may be a bit uncertain in making the capital investment. They may find it really hard to invest in more space until the economy is on more solid ground and credit is more available and accessible.
There are other savings to be incurred by not moving besides the obvious real estate savings. For example: the utilities like sewage, electric and water, air conditioning and heating; Property taxes; Moving; Maintenance Personnel and Equipment are amongst the main areas.
Moreover, if you incorporate increased travel for lift equipment, this obviously leads to much higher fuel expenses, accelerated depreciation due to increased usage, which results in increased maintenance costs and additional labor costs.
Expansion is not only based on warehousing. TFA offers alternatives for office space by utilizing modular office solutions. These solutions include: containment rooms, tax benefits, clean rooms and flexibility in location.
Another great expansion option is portable mezzanines. These can be used to hold modular offices and offer vertical space for items situated on the ground floor. Newly acquired extra floor space could then be utilized for product storage also. One more alternative for freeing up more valuable floor space can be accomplished by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.