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Setting a marketing budget for your exhibition is important to keep you focused on what you are spending but before you submit your final figures to the managing director make sure you’ve thought of everything.  Thinking about your exhibition budget and ensuring you include everything can be something of a challenge particularly if you are starting from scratch.  If you have carried out the exhibition or a similar one in the past, look back at the previous budget and invoices to get an idea for your forecast. However bear in... Read More

An important part of the exhibition planning process is to assign key objectives.  Taking part in an exhibition particularly a national one is expensive so you want to make sure you make the best use of your time there and that everyone knows what they should be doing. You wouldn’t contact a potential customer without having objectives and doing your research now would you?  Attending an exhibition is no different.  To keep people focussed and motivated it’s always good business sense to set targets and overall goals.  For example what... Read More

When it comes to taking part in an exhibition you can very quickly run out of time in the run up to the event.  The amount of time it takes to plan an exhibition is often overlooked and many event organisers find the process unnecessarily stressful.  To cut down on the panic and issues created by poor planning schedule in your diary to meet up with key exhibition team members a good four months before the show date.  This will give you and the team time to consider what needs... Read More

Panelwarehouse.com is already looking forward to the New Year and the start of a brand new decade. 2010, however, will also see the VAT rate rise back up to 17.5% which affects all businesses in the United Kingdom – we at Panelwarehouse.com are sadly no exception to this legislation.   As of January 1st, 2010, all prices on our display boards, display panels, room dividers and other products will come with the new VAT rate of 17.5% included on the receipt. Luckily, for consumers, this policy doesn’t come into effect... Read More

Panelwarehouse.com is gearing up for the festive holidays, but that doesn’t mean we are neglecting our customers. In fact, we are working harder than ever to ensure that we deliver all of our clients’ Christmas orders promptly, so as they can enjoy the Christmas period free of stress and worry.   If you’re looking to order some of our products, such as our display boards and display panels, and are worrying that they won’t reach you in time for the holidays then let us alleviate your concerns. Our Christmas structure... Read More

When you enter an exhibition hall you will be met by the sight of row upon row of display stands; some will be alluring in bright colours and innovative designs and others will simply fade into the background.  You don’t need to have a huge exhibition stand to make a big impression.  You can find a spec between a couple of grey, uninviting stands and set up stall using quality display stands, creative and bold graphics and slick marketing collateral.  Quickly you will attract the passersby who quickly home in... Read More

We are in the grip of a recession and there seems no end in sight at the moment.  Businesses across the UK are cutting costs and budgeting hard.  This is all the more reason to make sure that you choose the right display stands when promoting your company at a trade show or exhibition. Here are some ways you can make sure your display panels stand out from the crowd: 1.    Make sure you select display stands of the highest quality.  Quality materials will cope with the rough and tumble... Read More

Tradeshows and exhibitions are a powerful way of driving a brand message or launching new products.  They provide you with the perfect arena to show your company in a positive light if you get the design and display stands right.  However many companies do not make the return on investment that they should.  Regardless of how appropriate the message is that you are looking to deliver to your target audience, if you do not have the correct staff to execute the delivery you will fail. Many companies leave the staffing... Read More

The growth of the tradeshow market has been significant in recent years and with the down turn in the economy the importance of presenting your business in the exhibition arena is greater than ever before.  A well chosen trade show provides you with the platform to showcase your company to a specific audience that is interested in the services that you and your industry offer.  It is also a great way of meeting new suppliers and partners. It is therefore imperative that you think carefully about the display stands that... Read More

When it comes to creating powerful designs for display stands you need great skill, practice and a sense of perfection to pull off an exhibition stand that will stand out from your competitors.  How do you transform simple display panels into a design of flare and creativity?  Here are some tips: Get inspired You can seek inspiration from many sources and often it is where you least expect it.  Start by taking a fresh look at your product or service and think about what the product means to customers.  You... Read More