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As the economy is easing and employment is on the rise, consumers are feeling better overall and the stock market is showing promising signs of strength. The majority of indicators are pointing towards economic recovery. There are numerous companies who are seeking to expand and are feeling this growth, although they may be a bit uncertain in making the capital investment. They may find it hard to invest in more space until the economy is on more solid ground and credit is more available and accessible.
Other than the obvious real estate savings, there are other savings to be incurred by not moving. Like for example: the utilities like heating and air conditioning, electric, water and sewage; Property taxes; Moving; Maintenance Personnel and Equipment are among the main areas.
Moreover, if you incorporate increased travel for lift equipment, this obviously results in much higher fuel costs, accelerated depreciation due to increased usage, which results in 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 consist of: containment rooms, tax benefits, flexibility in location as well as clean rooms.
One more great expansion alternative is portable mezzanines. These could be used to hold modular offices as well as offer vertical space for items located on the ground floor. Newly acquired extra floor space can then be utilized for product storage as well. One more alternative for freeing up more valuable floor space could be done by having a mezzanine area on top of your modular office.