By having a great gift trade show booth you can be the talk of the show and build a name for yourself in the industry. Whether you sell handmade items for boutiques or mass-produced collectibles for big-box stores, with a professional gift trade show design, you can attract potential leads to your business.

You will want to get the most out of your gift tradeshow display, since it can be costly endeavor. To ensure that your gift tradeshow display investment pays off:

1. Find a reputable gift trade show design company for your gift trade show booth to attract interested buyers.

2. Make sure to strategically place your gift trade show exhibit to attract the most traffic to your wares.

3. Create a gift portable trade show exhibit that you can take from show to show.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Choose the right show for your gift trade show exhibit

You want your gift trade show exhibit to be seen by as many industry professionals and buyers as possible. This means you need to strategically choose which shows to attend and which shows you should skip. Before you register to participate in any show, make sure that you see a full report on the event's past number of attendees and all relevant industry information.

I recommend: Biz Trade Shows has a list of upcoming and past gift trade shows. Also, check out the show listings shows at GreatRep.com and the National Craft Association.

Have a memorable gift trade show design

If you want a gift trade show display that is truly remarkable, you should think about having one professionally built. A professional display will show attendees that you are serious about your business. Also, if you have a gift portable trade show exhibit, you take it from show to show and have it for years to come.

I recommend: Impact Displays has a variety of options including gift trade show rentals or a gift trade show display case. Also, you can get quotes for a professionally built display from Quote Catcher.

Use gift trade show services for setup and shipping

If your gift trade show booth has to make it to several shows this year, you should consider using a gift trade show setup service. These companies will make sure that your booth arrives at the show in good condition and is set up to your specifications, thus saving you the stress and hassle of doing it yourself.

I recommend: Trade Show Setup Service will make sure that your gift trade show exhibit is set up on time at the show. Also, for your shipping needs, check out TradeShowShipping.com or FreightCenter.com.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Along with your gift trade show exhibit, make sure you have promotional products to give away. These can help build your company brand name at the show and ensure that attendees remember your business when they return home.
• •  Instead of buying costly sound or video equipment, check out companies that provide gift trade show rentals for those services.