Trade Show Marketing: Making Your Display Stand Out From The Crowd

If you are a small business owner just getting started, it can be a daunting task preparing for your first trade show. So how do you properly prepare and what do you take with you to the show? The first thing to do is to know what kind of trade show you are attending. If you don’t know off-hand, contact the event organizers and ask questions directly. Find out what type of people will be visiting the show, as well as the layout of the building in which the show will occur. Know the size of the table that will be at your disposal, and whether or not the venue is providing space for your company sign, has ready access to electrical outlets, and anything else you can think of. After you find out about some of these specifics, work on planning what to take with you and how you will display your wares. Here are some simple ideas that should help you get started: 1. Use a tablecloth for your display table that matches your display and is a good representation of your company’s image and colors – but try not to be too dramatic. If the venue supplies tablecloths, bring your own anyways, to add your own touch to the display. 2. Construct a stand-alone presentation board to clearly show how clients will benefit from purchasing your products or using your services. Try to make your

display different so that it will stand out from the crowd. Make use of photographs and make certain your company logo and name are clearly seen. 3. To use up potential wall space, create a template of your company’s name using desktop publishing software and then use cardboard or other paper to make a sign. 4. Level your display table. That simply means place larger items at the back, and then move forward with the smaller items. 5. Use PowerPoint to show potential clients a presentation on your company. This added feature will draw more people in. If you follow some of these easy tips for trade show marketing, your next trade show experience will definitely be a good one.