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The economy is easing and employment is on the rise, the stock market is showing some indications of strength, that has helped to improve 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, though they may be a bit uncertain in making the capital investment. They might find it hard to invest in more space until credit is more accessible and available and the economy is on more solid ground.
Other than the obvious real estate savings, there are other savings to be incurred by not moving. Like for example: the utilities such as heating and air conditioning, sewage, electric and water; Property taxes; Moving; Maintenance Personnel and Equipment are amongst the main areas.
Furthermore, if you incorporate increased travel for lift equipment, this obviously results in much higher fuel costs, accelerated depreciation due to increased usage, which leads to increased maintenance expenses and additional labor expenses.
Expansion is not solely based on warehousing. TFA offers options for office space by utilizing modular office solutions. These solutions include: containment rooms, tax benefits, flexibility in location and clean rooms.
Another great expansion option is portable mezzanines. These can be used to hold modular offices as well as provide vertical space for items located on the ground floor. Newly acquired extra floor space could then be used for product storage as well. One more alternative for freeing up more valuable floor space can be created by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.