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Logistics and On-Site Management
Keep on top of thousands of tiny details without breaking a sweat. Here are the tactical tools you need to organize and execute your trade show program, and stay cool as a cucumber on the show floor.

Online Articles
12 Ways to Cut Your I&D Costs
Decrease your setup and dismantle bill by increasing efficiency, avoiding hefty overtime fees, and eliminating unnecessary charges.
 
The Rules of the Game
When exhibiting at a trade show, you have to play by the rules. But first, you've got to know what they are.
 
Don't Leave Home Without It
Fifteen of my favorite things — from packing materials to carpet cleaners — that help me save cash and sidestep hassles on the trade show floor.
 
Better Safe Than Charry
From Halogen lights to a carelessly tossed cigarette on the shipping dock, fire hazards lurk around each and every convention-center corner.
 

Article Library (PDFs)


Name That Contractor

A who's-who guide to the myriad contractors you're likely to encounter on the trade show floor.


Unions Demystified

A rookie's guide to working with trade show unions — without waging a turf war.


Food on the Floor

Here are 12 tips to minimize the costs and hassles of serving food and beverages in your next exhibit.


Six Ways to Save Money on Materials Handling

How to minimize costs and avoid unnecessary charges on your material-handling bill.


Danger Zone

How to avoid the hazards of the trade show floor, and keep yourself, staffers, laborers, and attendees safe from harm.


Breaking the Rules

Tips and techniques to help you break show regulations without getting caught.


Right on Time

Create and maintain a trade show timeline to navigate pre-show planning and get in on deadline discounts.


Like a Good Neighbor

With a little planning and cooperation, neighboring exhibitors can become allies rather than enemies.


The Trade Show Circuit

An industry veteran's non-technical answers to exhibitors' 10 most frequently asked questions about exhibit electricity.


My Favorite Things

An industry veteran's list of tried-and-true must-haves from packing materials and adhesives to cleaners and polishes.


Follow My Lead

Nine ways to increase lead fulfillment and protect the value of your trade show program.


Ten Things I Wish I'd Known

A veteran's guide to avoiding exhibiting potholes.


THE DARK SIDE True Tales of Misery, Bad Luck, Suffering, and Terror

Six exhibitors share stories and quick-witted solutions.


Trade Show Safety and Security

Keep your staff, and your company's property safe and secure at your next trade show.


Fire in Your Booth

A guide to fire regulations and fire safety in trade show facilities.

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