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Because employment is on the rise and the economy is easing, the stock market is showing promising signs of strength and consumers are feeling better overall. The majority of indicators are pointing towards economic recovery. There really are many businesses who are seeking to expand and are feeling this growth, though they might 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 footing and credit is more available and accessible.
There are other savings to be incurred by not moving besides the obvious real estate savings. For instance: the utilities such as electric, water and sewage, air conditioning and heating; Property taxes; Moving; Maintenance Personnel and Equipment are several of the main areas.
If you additionally increase the travel of the lift truck, this would ultimately lead to higher fuel costs, and an accelerated depreciation of the machinery which can lead to increased maintenance expenses and additional labor costs.
The process of expansion does not end at warehousing. TFA offers alternatives for office space by utilizing modular office solutions. These solutions consist of: tax benefits, containment rooms, flexibility in location and clean rooms.
Another great expansion alternative is portable mezzanines. These can be used to hold modular offices and provide vertical space for things located on the ground floor. Newly acquired extra floor space can then be used for product storage also. Another option for freeing up more valuable floor space can be accomplished by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.