Making a good first impression is critical to the success of your trade show. For customers, visiting your exhibit at the trade show is often the only way to connect face to face with your brand. Your booth staff is “the face” of your brand at every trade show. It is important that your booth staff receives proper training prior to the trade show to ensure you maximize the business opportunities at your event. Mike Thimmesch of...

Your trade show staff is your best asset at the trade show. A well-trained, enthusiastic staff helps promote the right brand image and is the key to making a good first impression with attendees. Trade show experts, Post Up Stand, provide great tips to motivate your staff in “Trade Show Tips – How to Motivate Your Staff.” Pre-show training. Properly train your team before the trade show. Training sessions should be held...

Poor staff etiquette is one of the biggest trade show faux pas. Bad etiquette includes sitting down in the booth, not interacting with leads, backs turned to the aisle (in conversation), and eating in the booth. Inconsistent staff etiquette can negatively affect the overall success of your trade show booth. In Mike Thimmesch’s article, “13 Bad Booth Staffers” he discusses the various types of poor etiquette by trade show booth...