The office equipment market is huge, covering everything from desks, chairs and workstations to computers, printers and fax machines. Use an office equipment trade show directory to find the shows you plan to attend and then get lodgings at hotels that are offering office equipment trade show services.

Some trade show organizers offer resource trade show information and advice for exhibitors. It's a good idea to look through whatever information is available before attending so that you are aware of any rules or specifications. In order to be successful at networking yourself at office equipment tradeshow, here are some things for you to consider:

1. Use an office equipment trade show guide to find the locations and dates of trade shows.

2. Get office equipment trade show information about rules and regulations for each trade show you plan to attend.

3. Book accommodations for office equipment trade shows at hotels listed by trade show organizers to save money and network with other attendees.

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

Find ideal event locations by using an office equipment trade show directory

Zero in on the dates and locations of office equipment trades shows you plan to attend by using trade show directories. Use trade show event websites where you can sign up to get trade show information and times. Then you can receive office equipment trade show services such as hotel accommodation listings and other information for trade show exhibitors.

I recommend: Get information and locations for office equipment trade shows using the office equipment trade shows directory at Ergo In Demand. This site offers a listing of ergonomic office equipment trade shows so that you can plan your schedule in order to attend. Get a listing of office equipment tradeshows internationally using the listings at Global Sources.

Get office equipment trade show advice and resource information from trade show organizers

Social networking is a great way to get you and your products seen and noticed so take advantage of every situation to promote yourself and your products. The ability to receive advice from those in the office equipment industry to help you as a trade show exhibitor have a successful show is an invaluable asset.

I recommend: Join TriMega Purchasing Association so that you can take part in events such as their annual office products and office furniture trade show. This site offers benefits to its members like purchasing advantages, rebate programs and marketing benefits. Go to NeoCon which is the website for the NeoCon World's Trade Fair to get exhibitor information about networking and promoting yourself at their trade show.

Save money with hotels that office equipment tradeshow organizers select

Since they can get group rates for exhibitors and attendees at their events, many organizers of office equipment tradeshows are listing hotel accommodations on their official websites. You can save money by going to these hotels and also meet other exhibitors and network your business with them.

I recommend: Go to the CES website to see its list of hotel accommodations for exhibitors of its tradeshow. For exhibitors of the National Retail Federation Convention and Expo which feature you can find hotel accommodation listings. If you join this organization you can receive reduced rates for your hotel rooms. For those going to the Orgetic (Better Office Great Success) this site offers office travel and hotel information for exhibitors who plan to attend their tradeshow.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Many trade show organizers offer office equipment trade show services such as free transportation and package tours of tourist areas. So be sure to go so that you can continue to promote your business.