The Importance of Making a Good Impression at a Trade Show
February 20, 2015 by Dr. Letitia Wright
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Why You Should Participate in Trade Show
Before I talk about how to have a great trade show event, let’s talk about why you would participate in a trade show in the first place. When you exhibit at a trade you, you are getting in front of a large number prospects and customers in a short period of time. You can create a wonderful first impression when you show and demonstrate your products or services. Trade shows are an important part of product purchasing information for 91% of customers, as sited by Simmons Market Research Bureau in a recent study. A typical trade show will have 5,000 – 10,000 attendees. You would have 200 or more visitors in one day. In most cases you would not be able to make that many sales calls in a day. It also opens the door for future communications with the prospects. This is why many companies continue to do it over and over again. Your competition sees this as a chance to garner your prospects and even get your current customers to switch to them.
Keys to Making a Good Impression
Making a good impression at a trade show is all about your intention. You need to think about your prospects and customers and what they are looking for. You must also find a way to deliver your messages in a way that intrigues them to gather more information from you. Make the prospects and customers your focus. Have a friendly demeanor and welcome people to your booth. A good first impression will create trust with your prospects and clients. It also speaks to your Competence and Credibility. You also need the right tools at the trade show to make that great first impression. Your floor and banner displays must be top quality and attention grabbing. It’s important to make a good first impression, you can choose from custom displays, unique tabletop designs and even lighted signs to make a great. You can find everything you need for your tradeshow booth and more . Your trade shows design can make people feel good as soon as they enter your booth.