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The economy is easing and employment is on the rise, the stock market is showing some indications of strength, which has helped to improve the overall feelings of the consumer. Most indicators have been pointing towards an economic recovery. There truly 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 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 other than the obvious real estate savings. For instance: the utilities like water, sewage and electric, heating and air conditioning; Moving; Property taxes; Maintenance Personnel and Equipment are amongst the main areas.
Furthermore, if you incorporate increased travel for lift machines, this obviously leads to much higher fuel costs, accelerated depreciation due to increased usage, which leads to increased maintenance costs and additional labor costs.
Expansion is not only based on warehousing. TFA provides alternatives for office space by using modular office solutions. These solutions include: tax benefits, containment rooms, clean rooms as well as flexibility in location.
Another great expansion option is portable mezzanines. These can be used to hold modular offices as well as provide vertical space for items situated on the ground floor. Newly acquired extra floor space can then be used for product storage as well. One more option for freeing up more valuable floor space could be done by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.