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What are the pros and cons of downsizing?

Downsizing is when businesses reduce the number of their staff or when homeowners move to a smaller house to increase cash flow and reduce utility bills.

Financial challenges and lack of effectiveness are just a few of the many reasons businesses and homeowners decide to downsize either home or business. 

However, to know if downsizing is the right step to take for your home or business,  it is important to understand both the pros and cons of downsizing. 

3 Pros of Downsizing 

1. Increased cash flow

Downsizing helps to increase your cash flow and helps you save more. If you’re spending less on your mortgage payment or salary payments, you are likely to have money left every month to save. 

2. Lower utility bills

It costs a lot less to heat or cool a smaller home as less square footage decreases the amount of energy expended. This helps to reduce the amount you spend on utility. 

3. Management Control

Downsizing your business helps to manage it better since you have fewer employees to manage. This helps to get the job done faster. 

3 Cons of Downsizing

1. Space Restrictions 

Homeowners who moved from larger homes to smaller ones might feel choked since they will have less space. 

2. Heavier Workload

Businesses that downsize will still have the same amount of workload but fewer hands to get the work done.

3. Lifestyle Changes

Whether you downsize your home or business,  there are lifestyle changes that you have to observe which may be discomforting. 

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