Choosing the Right Trade Show Partner
Choosing the right exhibit house to meet your needs is important
When choosing your behind-the-scenes trade show partner, your exhibit house really matters.
You know the size of your booth, your trade show schedule, and your budget. It is important to choose the right exhibit house to match the goals of your trade show program.
If your exhibit house is too big, you may be paying for services you don’t really need, or your phone calls may not be returned as quickly as you’d like. You may become just a number.
If your exhibit house is too small, they may provide exhibit properties without shipping, storage, installation, or repair services. You may have to find several vendors to procure all the trade show products and services you need.
Before you start shopping for a new exhibit house, ask yourself these questions:
- What size booths will I have?
- What is the size of my tradeshow budget?
- Do I want turnkey exhibit services, or do I want to ship, store, and install the exhibit myself?
- Where are most of my shows?
After identifying your needs, visit a few websites (google “trade show displays” + your city). Review each website and look for photos or information that match your needs. Does the website feature exhibits in the booth sizes you need? Do the exhibits look like they are within your budget? Does the exhibit house offer rental packages? Do they offer turnkey services? Do they ship to your local, national, or international shows? If being local is important to you, does the exhibit house have a brick-and-mortar location in your city?
At Exhibit Network, we do not pretend to be right for every exhibitor. Our sweet spot is custom island exhibits at 2–4 shows per year. Our expertise is in custom exhibits, crating, graphic design, installation, show services, shipping, storage, and, most importantly, trade show project management. The latter means we will take care of all the logistics and arrangements for you – all you must do is arrive at your booth when the show opens.
There are many advantages to having your exhibit house close by; however, if a particular exhibit house is just the right size for you, any reluctance for a long-distance relationship can be overcome. Only half of Exhibit Network’s clients are local to the Houston area. Approximately 19% of our clients are from out-of-state, 16% are from other countries, and 15% are from the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Before choosing your new exhibit house, we invite you to try Exhibit Network for size. We have the capability, experience, and resources for all your projects while maintaining personal responsiveness and commitment to excellent service. We may be just the right size for you.
Call us today at 713.290.1212 or email info@exhibithouston.com