Sunday, August 24, 2008

Selecting a trade show booth doesn't have to be an ordeal

By Eric Lindmeier


Selecting the right trade show booth can be a difficult task. How do you pick one that best showcases your company and corporate image? Follow these simple tips to smooth the way to finding a booth.

You've got an important trade show coming up in a few months. There'll be thousands of people attending this show important people in your industry - decision makers. You need to make the best impression possible. So how do you do that? With an eye-catching, professional trade show booth.

But with literally thousands of options, how do you narrow down all the choices and pick the trade show booth that best represents your company? There are three main factors to consider: size, style and price range.

The range of sizes for trade show booths nowadays is incredible! You can get something from as small as 10x10 feet to as grandiose as a hulking 50x50-foot display. You can even get a 30x100-foot trade show booth that simulates actual office space. The type of booth you choose ultimately depends on your business needs, your style and your budget constraints.

The style of your portable trade show booth depends largely on the image you wish to present. Are you looking for a simple backdrop with a few countertops for table-top displays? Or are you in the market for something really elaborate maybe a booth with shelving and partitions and small meeting and display rooms? Overhead banners? Large signage? The style options are practically endless!

Whatever style you decide upon, it's crucial that your trade show booth be approachable. You don't want to spend thousands of dollars on something that's so intimidating it'll keep people away in droves. Be sure the style of your booth reflects well your company culture, products and goals.

Portable trade show booths come in an enormous range of styles, sizes - which means they also come in a wide range of prices. You can get a perfectly serviceable trade show booth for well under $500.

At the other end of the scale, you can spend upwards of a quarter of a million dollars for an elaborate, high-end double-deck trade show booth with all the bells and whistles.

Ah, here's a nice middle ground! Consider a nicely appointed portable trade show booth that won't put a permanent dent in your marketing department's budget. If you're willing to spend a few thousand dollars (to upwards of $15 or $20,000), you can get a really nice trade show booth that will showcase your company and its corporate image in a positive light.

Regardless of the size and style of booth you design or select, be sure it appropriately represents your business and your industry. If you choose well, you will have a portable trade show booth you can proudly depend on for many years to come.

The idea gallery at Expo Marketing (www.expomarketing.com) should be your first stop when looking for a trade show booth. Expo Marketing's design pros will work with you to develop the ideal booth for you and your company.

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