Times of Eswatini

Trategies for buying mobile offices

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Purchasing a tent from a reliable commercial tent supplier will decrease costs and offer an affordable way of showcasing your business repeatedly.

Permitting

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade play an important role in all new constructi­ons, even when it involves used buildings. However we are now at an advantage because trading licences can now be acquired in one day.

Timing

This one is simple. When does your building need to be operationa­l? Used office trailers can be in place and operationa­l in days or weeks, not months, as is common for convention­al constructi­on.

Timing also plays a big role in selecting the right used office trailer for you. Renovation­s and customisat­ion take time. If your timeline is tight, you’ll want a building that can be ready with limited changes. Purchasing a used office trailer may seem like a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be. A good used office trailer provider can guide you through the process, assist in permitting and even perform much of the work for you so that your building is up and running faster, and for much less than building new.

Budget

As with anything else, knowing your budget before you go shopping is es

You want to work with a company with the best features for the different kinds of tents you seek. Other features to watch for include durability and quality as well as customisin­g options per your requiremen­ts.

Different businesses attend trade shows to sell products and broaden links with other companies; otherwise known as networking. It’s one of the best ways of finding suppliers and expanding their customer base.

We find that trade shows are thrilling events with large numbers of attendees that could leave a set-up unnoticed. Nonetheles­s, you can be proactive with amenities and product preparatio­ns. But you might require more to get customers from the outside to view your set-up.

The advantage of a commercial tent is its customisab­le nature. We can design sential. Much like buying a new or used car, shopping for a used office trailer has several considerat­ions beyond the price of the building. Here are a few things that will impact your budget.

• Do you have a site?

You likely have a planned space for your new building. If you own it, that is an advantage. If not, find out what the land costs and permitting requiremen­ts will be.

Customisat­ion

Will you need any custom work done to the building? If so, is it simple or extensive?

Used office trailers come in all sizes and conditions. A used office trailer that has been recently remanufact­ured may cost more up front, but it will be ready quickly, have fewer additional costs and may even come with a warranty that can save on future costs.

Mobile buildings are generally less expensive, but that lower cost commonly comes with some additional work. Balance your savings with the cost of any work needed.

If you’re doing the work, make sure you have the knowledge, resources and budget to complete the work within your required time frame.

If you’re thinking of investing in commercial tents for sale, you might select those that don’t require a pole to anchor or steady them to the ground. The issue with tension tents is that they can be bothersome to keep an eye on the stake.

There’s also the likelihood of a falling pole, which could endanger the lives of those beneath it. It’s particular­ly dangerous if the tent is huge and is accommodat­ing a huge number of people. Besides the danger, they’re time-consuming when it comes to the set-up. You’d rather settle for tents with frames, which are fast and stable. You’ll also notice that the footprint is smaller, meaning it’s more manageable. Hosting significan­t events, for instance, reunions will be easier if you use a better commercial tent.

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