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10 Tips to a Tighter Bottom Line
Slim isn't 'in' just in Hollywood. Trade show managers are looking for ways to trim their budgets, dump the red ink, and keep the numbers looking good in basic black. |
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My Favorite Things
An industry veteran's list of tried-and-true must-haves from packing materials and adhesives to cleaners and polishes. |
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Getting Graphic
From crafting your message to crating your shipment, consider these tips and techniques to maximize the effectiveness of your exhibit graphics and minimize your expenses. |
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Shipping Myths and Hidden Fees
How to make sure your shipping company doesn't take you for a ride. |
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All-Star Awards – A Model Plan
Thanks to his 'little' idea, Paul Shelton saves Astec Inc. big money at CONEXPO-CON/AGG – and doubles sales leads. |
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Something Doesn't Add Up
How to audit your invoices and avoid overpaying. |
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Mind Your RFQs
How to prevent your trade show exhibit from becoming a no-show exhibit. |
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Packing It In
Which containers are best for keeping your exhibit shipment safe and your budget under control? |
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How to Find Lost Freight
Before you give up hope of ever seeing your exhibit again, try these 10 steps to find you missing trade show shipments. |
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The Incredible Shrinking Exhibit
To defray high exhibiting costs, hot-mix asphalt facility manufacturer Astec Inc. replaced its $6-million equipment with 1/8-scale replicas at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2005. |
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Are You Covered?
How to make sure your exhibit is insured – before it gets lost or damaged. |
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10 Trade Show Disasters
How to recover when things go wrong on the trade show floor. |
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Customs, Carnets, and Conversion Formulas
Tips, formulas, and techniques for international transportation. |
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How to Create a Trade Show Timeline
A timeline that tracks show details can help you prioritize your workload, meet your deadlines, and keep your sanity. |
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How to Bend the Rules
Need to break from show rules? Knowing what to ask and whom to ask can make your life easier – and cheaper. |
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How to Cut Drayage Costs
Understanding drayage rates and hidden costs can help you reduce your drayage bill. |
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Installation: The I in I&D (Part One of Two)
Avoid the perils and pitfalls of exhibit setup with this step-by-step guide. |
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Organizing Your Show Binder
How to design a binder for instant finger-tip access to all your paperwork. |
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Going for a Ride
The nine most important things you should know about exhibit transportation. |
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The $5,000 Typo
One mystery of trade shows is why you pay 10 times the original cost of your exhibit graphic just to fix a typo you find after the booth is already set up. |
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Trade Show Planning Guide
Organize the details of your show planning activities with these worksheets from EXHIBITOR magazine |
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Last-Minute Shipping
Steps to take when you know it's late, but you still need to rein in those rush charges. |
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A Dozen Tips for Shipping Internationally
In the world of international shipping, Murphy's Law works overtime. |
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Over Here, Over There
A comparison of U. S. and European Exhibition Practices |
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Choosing a Van Line With Trade Show Expertise
With shipping rates more competitive than ever, shopping for industry-specific service is the key. |
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A Transportation Primer
There are five basic ways to ship your exhibit materials to a show. Here's how to decide which one is right for you. |
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10 Ways to Avoid Costly Transportation Mistakes
Shipping your exhibit freight to shows is expensive, and perils lie in wait for the inexperienced. Here's how to cut costs and headaches. |
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14 Transportation Tips Every Exhibitor Ought to Know
Because the things you don't know about shipping trade show freight can hurt you. |
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Trade Shows For Rookies
Your must-have guide for understanding strategy, logistics and vendor relationships. |
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Are You Covered?
Uncover and patch the hidden holes in your exhibit transportation coverage. |
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Choosing a Transportation Carrier
Use these 10 questions to ensure transportation value, service and savings. |
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Understanding Temporary Import Bonds
Use these tactics to reduce bond charges on your next international show shipment. |
