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Employment is on the rise and the economy is easing, the stock market is showing some 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 numerous businesses who are seeking to expand and are feeling this growth, although they may be a little hesitant in making the capital investment. They might find it very hard to invest in additional space until the economy is on more solid ground and credit is more accessible and available.
There are other savings to be incurred by not moving besides the obvious real estate savings. For instance: the utilities like water, sewage and electric, air conditioning and heating; Moving; Property taxes; Equipment and Maintenance Personnel are among the main areas.
Additionally, if you incorporate increased travel for lift equipment, this obviously results in much higher fuel expenses, accelerated depreciation due to increased usage, that results in increased maintenance expenses and additional labor costs.
Expansion is not only based on warehousing. TFA offers alternatives for office space by using modular office solutions. These solutions comprise: tax benefits, containment rooms, flexibility in location as well as clean rooms.
Portable mezzanines are another great expansion option. These could hold modular offices together wild offering vertical space for things. Newly acquired extra floor space can then be used for product storage as well. Another alternative for freeing up more valuable floor space can be accomplished by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.