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Employment is on the rise and the economy is easing, the stock market is showing several indications of strength, which has helped to enhance the overall feelings of the consumer. Most indicators have been pointing towards an economic recovery. There 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 might find it hard to invest in additional space until credit is more available and accessible and the economy is on more solid footing.
Other than the obvious real estate savings, there are other savings to be incurred by not moving. For example: the utilities such as heating and air conditioning, sewage, electric and water; Property taxes; Moving; Equipment and Maintenance Personnel are amongst the main areas.
If you additionally increase the travel of the lift truck, this would ultimately result in higher fuel costs, and an accelerated depreciation of the equipment which could lead to increased maintenance costs and additional labor expenses.
The process of expansion does not end at 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.
Another great expansion alternative 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 utilized for product storage as well. One more alternative for freeing up more valuable floor space could be accomplished by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.