As we deal with increasingly sluggish sales across the apparel industry many companies are being forced to think of new ways to use their existing capacity for additional income.

One growing idea is subleasing extra space in your warehouse or office.

Almost no space is too small.  If you have an approved manufacturing facility you may investigate the option of leasing space to other licensed contractors.  Many independent sample makers or cutters can function with just a table and a small storage area.

If you’re a designer with your own studio you could put some feelers out to see if any other designers may be in the market for an away-from-home workspace.

Even on a temporary basis sharing space could give a new designer that professional touch of office space while they get off the ground…and help you with some passive income as the industry rides out this recession…