Sunday, December 20, 2009

10 Tips to Reduce Tradeshow Stress

by Eric Lukazewski on Dec 17, 2009 in Exhibiting:

We’ve all been there before, it’s your last day in the office before the trip and it seems as if you’re still pulling together those last minute requests. Perhaps you even find yourself on the plane second-guessing what you may or may not have forgotten. Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Because there’s already enough stress in the business world, use the following list must-have items to bring with you the next time you travel to the exhibit hall.
  1. Keys to your exhibit property and combination numbers to any product trunks or crates that may have been shipped with your product. Carry these on a single keychain, and always keep a master copy in accessible place back at the office, just in case you need a backup.
  2. Exhibit badges for you and your staff to access the show hall. These are easier to forget than you suspect, so you might find it easier to distribute these to your staff upon their arrival. Most shows will print duplicates on site, but you can avoid the aggravation by planning ahead.
  3. Contact information for your staff and vendors. It’s always helpful to consolidate your list of phone numbers and emergency contacts one to two weeks prior to the show. More.

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