Kevin Fett

Chicago Trade Show Displays by Tradetec Skyline

Nine reasons for renting a trade show display instead of purchasing one.

1.Trade Show Rental Exhibits provides the flexibility to bend with the prevailing marketing winds without abandoning long-term goals.

2. Trade show rentals allow exhibitors to change their look from show to show or to reinvestment their brands as their product focus shifts.

3. Good rental display inventory help maintain a cutting-edge appearance in the short term without making huge capital investments that could haunt a company down the road.

4. A trade show display rental costs 25-35 percent of a similar built-to-own booth. Graphics cost about 20 to 40 percent of a typical rental price. Since clients usually buy and reuse graphics, those renting for multiple shows can often cut those costs considerably. Given those figures, three or four rental exhibits cost roughly the same as buying a comparable exhibit.

5. Rentals allow exhibitors to be a little braver. You can take a risk and do something different.

6. Combination rental displays and custom options provide flexibility. More and more people are seeing rental as a cost-effective way to enhance a booth property they already have.

7. As companies attend more shows, it’s almost inevitable that two shows will run back-to-back or at the same time. It doesn’t make sense to buy a new exhibit.

8. A company may attend numerous shows with its own booth but once a year wants to do something dramatic at the industry’s premier event.

9. Trade Show Display Rentals can open the door to new exhibitors. The prospect of buying a booth can discourage first time exhibitors. A rental can help make their first outing both affordable and productive.

Renting a variety of the Fabric Exhibit Structures II gives you several options for each and every part of your exhibit package, conference rooms, walls or hanging structures.

These structures pack flat and in sections saving you money on your shipping and drayage costs, yet giving you exposure from one end of the exhibit hall to the other.

With a line up of exhibit accessories, you can enhance and integrate with other Skyline Systems.

• Universal Connection System
• Cable Mounted Graphics
• Stylish Product Shelving
• Literature Racks & Holders
• Stabilizing Feet
• Protective Nylon Case

Stand apart from the rest of the exhibitors and draw attention to your booth with a Fabric Structure II

I can’t say that I often think of this when it comes to the entire trade show display and design process, but Electricity Requirements do need special attention when it comes to the overall success of your exhibiting experience. With the high tech presentations, A/V Equipment,Visual Displays, Equipment Demonstrations & Computer Enhanced Exhibits, having a trade show service team that is aware of the rules, regulations & requirements of your electrical needs can save you a bundle upfront.  If you require additional services on the trade show floor, the costs can be quite heavy.

How much electricity you need to order for your booth all depends upon your electrical requirements for the show. Lets start out with your lights first, do you know how many watts they are?

The halogen light bulbs that are as round as a pencil and about 3 inches long are usually 200 watts each. If you have pin point halogens then they typically are 50 watts each. Pin point bulbs look like a 2″ cone and are getting more popular since they use less electricity and give out just about as much light.

Are you going to need any electricity to run a monitor and laptop? (usually about 200 watts each) How about a lead recorder? There is usually a UL label on every item that tells you how much amps or watts of electricity they use. Just add all the watts up and you’ll know how much electricity you need for your trade show booth and any extras. A special note about exhibiting in Las Vegas, they have special fire codes at a few show halls restricting the use of halogen lights, check your show sheets and avoid a costly last minute rental.

This law is for the Las Vegas Convention Center and a few other venues in Las Vegas, check your exhibitors manual. PS. don’t forget power strips and extension cords otherwise you will be renting them there if needed for about $30 a pop. Crazy isn’t it?
I hope this answers your trade show electrical question otherwise let us know and we can try and assist you further.
Electricity Requirements at Trade Shows

Looking to stretching your trade show budget dollar? Some simple trade show tips that will help you defray costs of exhibiting.

Giveaways are always a hot item for attendees, seeking out the latest gadget.  Make the attendee’s work for your high end giveaways, with a pre-show marketing campaign, you can invite them to receive your tchotcke, this gives your booth staff the opportunity to meet and discuss how your company can be a solution provider for their needs.

Trade Show Budgeting Tips

Many exhibitors are unsure of exactly the best way to handle trade show services and event management.  Managing your trade show services & exhibit programs can be a very complex task, and many exhibitors overlook important details of their entire exhibiting experience.

There are several factors that need to be addressed to make for a flawless and streamlined exhibiting experience:

Trade Show Labor
Furnishing & Carpeting
Material Handling
Graphics & Exhibit Design
Exhibit & Event Rigging
Cleaning Services
Transportation & Freight
Show Books
Exhibit Fabrication & Management

Trade Show Services can be baffling to new and experienced exhibitors alike, with many hours going into a project only to find out one or more of the small details of your trade show services were overlooked. A Professional Trade Show Service Team that works with exhibit halls, shipping firms, and designers on a daily basis, can offer your company a support system that will work together to solve any issues before, during and after your trade shows. Giving to you innovative solutions that will create valuable results to your bottom line.

The exhibit design, fabrication and logistics is an investment that requires proper planning. Often times exhibitors can loose focus on the details of trade show services, investing time & money in chasing down details and/or issues, trying to find the right person that can help them with an answer. With an online trade show service and exhibit property  management program you get quick access to:

· Save time by quickly tapping into all event-related information

· Access and share marketing objectives and goals

· Organize trade show schedules, graphics, properties, and records in real-time

· Meet a multitude of deadlines

· Collaborate with team members 24/7 from the show floor, office, or on the road

· Access historical information on events including layout, costs, and show details

· Jump-start new employees by providing work flow based event information

· Manage the total cost of an event through Budgets and Expenses

· Create and access surveys for pre-show and post-show reports

· Access staff profiles and itineraries

· Determine ROI and maintain leads

Many exhibitors are attending more shows annually, and need to have their exhibit properties sent from show to show, tracking efforts can add hours onto an exhibitors day. With trained project managers, an online event management program can eliminate any confusion and will allow your team daily reports of exhibiting schedules and asset management reports.

Your approach to trade show services can be identified easily with a trained trade show service manager, our approach begins with identifying what it will take for clients to successfully meet their trade show goals.

A Service Team with trade show knowledge should come from years of experience from designing, manufacturing and managing exhibits. With marketing & technical expertise on the trade show floor, making sure the process runs smoothly from the beginning of the trade show, right down to the inspection of your exhibit properties when they come back to the storage facility. Keeping track of items that need to be restored or re-furbished for your next trade show.

Whether your exhibiting in a 10’ x 20′ trade show display, 20’ x 20′ trade show display rental or even a 40’ x 40′ trade show exhibit, you will see the creativity and innovative solutions that a full trade show service team can bring to your experience on the trade show floor.

As you begin the process of exhibiting at trade shows and find yourself looking for advice on your trade show program, contact a property management team. It all begins and ends with the “statement & impact” that you would like to make when the doors open at the convention center.

Whether your trade show is in Chicago, Las Vegas, New York, Orlando, or even an International Trade Show venue - a dedicated trade show service team is invaluable at creating the results with ease.