Sunday, February 15, 2009

The Best Way to Build Your Business

By Sam

What would really help your company growth and move it onto the next level? Some experts would say that that growth involves literal expansion. In other words, expanding by building is a part of this growth. I agree. But, I say, "Why rent when you can own your own building?" Should you choose to build so that you can own, then you are probably aware of the costs and difficulty it involves. Yet, it's not as costly nor as difficult as you may think. Nevertheless, the first step involves finding the right steel building company.

So, if you're trying to find the right company, the first issue to address is with whom will you have build your new structure? As you can probably figure out, not every building company is worth your business. Make sure that you do your due diligence before you even make that first call, let alone, sign any contract! Let's focus on one company, General Steel Corporation. While there are numerous companies out there in the industry, we'll just focus on this one as we discuss one of the best ways, in my opinion, to grow your business. (Keep in mind, I am assuming that you already know that your business is viable enough to support such expansion.) General Steel has been in business for around thirteen years. They have built numerous churches, retail centers, agricultural buildings, as well as other types of buildings. They are, in fact, one of the more well known companies in the industry.

Many people wonder why they should even bother building with steel. They refer back in their minds to traditional buildings made of wood or brick and suppose that those older materials would be stronger. What many do not realize is that steel is by far stronger than wood or brick. Buildings built with steel not only last longer but can be built to withstand the damaging effects of high winds, and heavy rain and snow. But, for those who like the look of wood or brick (or even stone) there is good news. You can frame your building with steel and yet still have the look you want. Keep reading to find out.

There are a lot of advantages to owning your own building. If you are fortunate enough to be in the black, then you may already be considering opening another building of operations. Since these buildings are built to last you are sure to see good use out of the building for many decades to come. Plus, pre-engineered steel buildings are easily expandable; and, (when using open-span framing) allow you to easily reconfigure the floor plan since there are no load-bearing walls or columns. This is good news that can really save your business money!

General Steel stands by their buildings. They are so sure that their buildings are built to last that they offer a 50 year structural warranty on all qualified buildings. When you pay all that money for a new building you will want to be sure that it is a sound investment. With such a warranty, now you can. It will be an attractive addition to the retail landscape of the community that will add value to the neighborhood.

So, what will the building look like when finished? What kind of building will you be moving your business into? No one wants to work out of an ugly building. Many people have the misconception that just because a steel building is made of steel that it will have a metallic look from the outside when completed. On the contrary, because of the various exterior materials that can be used to adorn your building, you can have the simulated look of rock, brick, stone, or stucco. Our featured company, General Steel (and I'm sure others, too) offer such exterior materials. In other words, a pre-engineered steel building can look just as good--if not better--than any other building made from traditional materials.

Second, the time your business saves in erecting its new building will allow it to move in sooner so you can stop spending money on construction and start earning money. When you own your own building, you are in control. You will be amazed to learn at how little maintenance costs there are in owning a pre-engineered building. Indeed, very little upkeep is needed"especially compared to other types of buildings. The money you save from avoiding high maintenance costs is good news for your business!

If you were to purchase a steel building from a supplier, such as General Steel, then you are buying a "pre-engineered" building. The term "pre-engineered" means that the new building for your business is engineered before it even arrives at the work site! Such an architectural wonder is really rather simple yet innovative. The steel beams of your new building are all pre-drilled, pre-punched, and pre-welded at the manufacturing plant in accordance with your requested design. Thus, once the parts arrive at the construction site, the pieces fit together in a systematic process. They essentially just need to be bolted together. It requires a lot less on-site personnel than you realize, which is another way your business will save money in this venture.

Fourth, because the steel joints fit together so tightly, they help create a climate controlled atmosphere where heating and cooling is efficient and economical. As a result, you can rely upon the temperature to remain stable inside-whether you need a comfortable working environment for personnel or a protective environment to store goods and equipment. Overall, you will have the impression that these pre-engineered buildings actually think. Indeed, they are smart in that they perform their function so well. Thus, when you buy one, youll know that youre making a smart decision.

Fifth and finally, finding a company that takes care of their customers well is just as important as being sold a good building at a low price. General Steel seems to be such a company that not only sells buildings, but avails themselves to their customers throughout the duration of the construction process. You want more than just a contract. You want a company you can count on to be around after the money is handed over and your building is delivered.

In conclusion, when you do plan to expand your business with the construction of a new building, the best way to make this already expensive endeavor cheaper is to use steel in the construction. For the many ways that we have listed, using steel will help that building last much longer than any other way. The company that we have highlighted here, General Steel Corporation, is a recognized leader in the building industry. One of the hardest parts of beginning a building project is knowing who to call. There are so many names out there that it helps to recognize a name among the list of many. We understand that your business is important, not only to you, but to the livelihood of all your employees. So, we hope that this information has been helpful or can at least be tucked away in your mental faculties should you ever reach that planning stage of a building project.

One concluding word here: This is not about selling you on one particular company. It's about giving you information. Do your own research. Check the facts. If you dont like the company that weve highlighted (and weve only highlighted one when we could have mentioned several) then find a company that you do feel comfortable using. The bottom line is finding a company that you trust, one that has the integrity you respect, one that has the building and costumer service that suits your needs. - 15246

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