Explain the types of costs that decision makers may fail to consider when looking at a potential expansion. Include in your discussion:

• What other expenses might be commonly forgotten when considering the costs of an expansion decision(for example, trash removal, water)?
• Would these expenses make a material difference in the decision?
• What processes might be put in place to assure that these seemingly small expenses are considered when planning an expansion project?

Review the following article for details on including energy costs as part of business expansion decisions:

• Energy costs factor into business development, expansion decisions.(2017, February 15).Energy Monitor Worldwide.