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By Shari Waters, About.com Guide to Retailing

Trade Show Tips

Wednesday August 2, 2006

The first trade show I attended had over 500 vendors and three dozen educational sessions. For three days I browsed merchandise, networked with others and absorbed more information from leaders in the industry than I had all year in my position as campus bookstore manager.

Attending that trade show was an invaluable experience. Had I not been prepared, I may not have taken away from the event as much as I actually did. To get the most from attending a trade show, you should have a strategy. Learn how to maximize your time with these trade show tips.

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September 6, 2006 at 7:37 pm
(1) Marshall Lebovits says:

Trade shows are a great way to make a sale. For some thoughts on offering your customers an easy method of payment, check out http://marshall-showmethemoney.blogspot.com/2006/09/trade-shows-and-vendor-financing.html

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