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Employment is on the rise and the economy is easing, the stock market is showing several signs 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 many businesses who are seeking to expand and are feeling this growth, though they might be a bit hesitant in making the capital investment. They may find it hard to invest in more space until the economy is on more solid footing and credit is more available and accessible.
Other than the obvious real estate savings, there are other savings to be incurred by not moving. For example: the utilities such as sewage, electric and water, heating and air conditioning; Moving; Property taxes; Maintenance Personnel and Equipment are amongst 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 machine which could result in increased maintenance costs and additional labor costs.
Expansion is not solely based on warehousing. TFA provides alternatives for office space by using modular office solutions. These solutions comprise: tax benefits, containment rooms, clean rooms and flexibility in location.
Portable mezzanines are one more great expansion alternative. These could hold modular offices together wild offering vertical space for things. Newly acquired extra floor space can then be used for product storage too. One more option for freeing up more valuable floor space can be done by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.