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Employment is on the rise and the economy is easing, the stock market is showing some 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 numerous businesses who are feeling this growth and are seeking to expand, though they might be a bit hesitant in making the capital investment. They might find it really hard to invest in additional space until the economy is on more solid footing and credit is more accessible and available.
Other than the obvious real estate savings, there are other savings to be incurred by not moving. For instance: the utilities such as sewage, electric and water, air conditioning and heating; Property taxes; Moving; Maintenance Personnel and Equipment are amongst the main areas.
Moreover, if you incorporate increased travel for lift equipment, this obviously leads to much higher fuel expenses, accelerated depreciation due to increased usage, that leads to increased maintenance costs and additional labor expenses.
Expansion is not only based on warehousing. TFA provides alternatives for office space by using modular office solutions. These solutions consist of: containment rooms, tax benefits, flexibility in location and clean rooms.
Portable mezzanines are one more great expansion option. These can hold modular offices together wild providing vertical space for items. Newly acquired extra floor space can then be used for product storage too. Another option for freeing up more valuable floor space can be created by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.