Recent activity in the Seattle real estate market had driven lease rates higher. After 8 years in the Seattle market in the same location we determined a move to a building with less square footage would increase profitability and our competitive advantage. The move was completed over five days; on time and below budget. After six months this location is already performing at previous year levels and net income is up 43.5%
18. Seattle |Day 3 concludes with still much to do the
next day.
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19. Seattle | Day 4 Starts at 7:00 am with mainly
backstock and the retail area to be stocked.
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20. Seattle | At the end of day 4 there is still much to
be done, but the phone and data lines have been
transferred to the new location and customers
begin shopping.
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21. Seattle | The concrete ramp gets poured on day 5.
And there is still product to be put away.
This is how they pour concrete in Seattle
with plastic sheeting to keep it from
getting rained on.
Friday’s APO and Must Haves come in
and need to be put away.
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Not a Kelly employee
22. Seattle | Our forklift dies on day 5, no worries
we borrow one from a neighbor.
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23. Seattle |Santa received our letter and comes by to
check out our offering of Christmas cards.
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