Sunday, September 18, 2011

Getting Prepared To Exhibit At A Trade Show

By Owen Hargreaves


Attracting people to your exhibition stand at a trade show should be easy. It is one of the most important aspects of having an exhibition stand. The first thing you need to do when trying to attract people to your exhibition stand at a trade show is to get the right look. Your exhibition stand should be inviting. You want to portray an image through products and posters which draw the attention of the guests at the show.

Bear in mind that exhibiting well does not require a large budget. You can work with a small space easily. No matter the size, you want to test your exhibition before the trade show. You should set it up prior to the show so that you have time to work on the space. This will save time and help you to visualize what needs to be included and what should be left out.

To attract people to your exhibition stand, be sure to give out clear messages. Make sure that the messages you are conveying are clear and concise. You want to make sure that your aims and objectives are matched by signage companies, equipment hire firms, and stand-builders. Do not forget to be creative. You should experiment with posters, signage, electronic presentations, sounds, lighting, and screens to see which visual items work best. You want people to be drawn to your stand from far away.

You should establish a budget when you begin planning your exhibition and stick to that budget. You can save money by using furniture you already as part of your exhibition stand. Another word of caution relates to giveaways. Many people invest a large portion of their budget on promotional gifts used as giveaways, but these often end up on the floor or in trash cans because they are novelty items with no real use. If you do use promotional gifts, the best way to budget for them is to only incorporate ideas which directly relate to the products or services you are offering. The materials should be memorable enough that they don't get left behind.

When take part in a trade show, you should speak with the event organizer in an attempt to better acquaint yourself with the requirements of the trade show. Where your stand is located is an important part of your success and so you should negotiate with the event organizer to get the best space possible for the right price.




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