International Conventions: Tips For Success With Your Current Trade Show Exhibits - By: Chris Harmen

Traveling overseas is always a stressful process, even when you don't have to worry about bringing a trade show exhibit with you. When you're going abroad to showcase your trade show exhibits, you need to be concerned with a number of other factors ranging from international shipping taxes to higher fees and different customs at events in other countries. These many concerns are certainly something to be aware of, but should not stop your company from taking the steps to display worldwide.

Know The Country Before You Ship Your Trade Show Exhibits

Failing to research your destination ahead of time is a big mistake. Every country has a completely unique culture, including things that may seem funny to them but not to you, and things that may be offensive but seem harmless in your mind. When you are presenting banner stands at an exhibition overseas, you'll be interacting with visitors from the native country. You are likely to encounter a few other people who made the trip from North America, but you're not going to see many. You need to be able to smoothly integrate into the new culture, ensuring that you don't unintentionally say something which could throw off leads.

Language Tips

If you're taking your trade show exhibits to a country that doesn't speak English, and you're not fluent in the local language, you should at least pick up a phrasebook to make getting around a bit easier. Never assume that a country whose official language isn't English will have a substantial English-speaking population or that you'll be able to communicate easily in English. The language is on the rise worldwide, but it's not yet completely pervasive. For easy travel, navigation, and simply to make your time abroad more pleasant, research the language. However, don't worry too much about trying to speak fluently at your trade show exhibits unless you're truly a master.

Be A Stickler For The Logistics Of Your Banner Stands

When shipping banner stands and trade show exhibits overseas, there is no such thing as being too particular about the shipment schedule, or having too much information about the schedule. You need to know where your units are at every moment, and you need to be sure you've built in time for a delay. You may need to contact the country's government to determine whether there are restrictions on cargo like a trade show exhibit. If so, add additional time for it to clear whatever kind of observation or added screening is required.

Ensure that every stage of your unit's journey has been planned in absolute detail. Even one unclear step and you risk losing the entire unit through the cracks of international shipping. If possible, work directly with the shipping company to determine a clear path for your trade show exhibit from the door of its current warehouse right into the doors of the convention hall. Remember to leave extra time for any mistakes, weather problems, or other unexpected delays that could set you back. If possible, have the trade show exhibits and banner stands scheduled to arrive at least a week and a half before your convention. That will minimize your costs for storage while maximizing the chances you'll have your booth in country and available when you need it.

About the Author

Chris Harmen writes for Skyline, an industry leader in Houston trade show exhibits and durable convention materials that get results. Skyline produces banner stands in Houston to exhibit locally and globally.

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