Bend the rules

Save money at your next show or event by carrying in your own displays and setting up yourself.

If you are new to exhibiting and have a 10x10 or 10x20 booth space, consider purchasing portable trade show displays and handling the setup and dismantle yourself. There are a lot of factors to consider like, are you a one person operation/company or do you have a sales team? Is your sales team willing to setup the booth space and if so do you trust in them to take the time needed to dismantle it properly? Furthermore, will the hassle of setup lessen the effectiveness of your sales team? Do you want them worrying about the setup and dismantle or focusing on the show itself? Also consider the cost of possibly sending your sales people to the show a day earlier. It is not a easy decision but sometimes it is easier to simply send the extra $600 for setup and dismantle and not worry about it.

All we are saying is do your research and see what makes sense for you but remember that anything that you can carry into or wheel into the show is usually exempt from material and handling fees. If no tools are needed for the setup and dismantle you usually can setup yourself if done within 30mins or less. Shows rules and regulations sometimes defer so please check your show rules and regulations or contact your exhibit house for more information.