Our Facebook Fans Share Their Tradeshow Tips

Jill Crandall: “Notebook with calendar. Great for keeping notes on products and ship dates!”

Lilywrap: “Bring more business cards than you think you need and staple the ones you collect in a notebook for easy reference and note-taking.”

Cynthia Webb: “Protein bars and water. And chocolate for a pick-me-up.”

Claire Ellis: “Bring your own water bottle.”

Gina Lempa: “Keep an eye open for that something new, different, a little out of your regular look.”

Marsha Dautch: “Walk slowly and look at every booth. You never know where the next beanie baby will be.”

Diane Souter: “Keep your business cards and credit card in your badge holder for easy accessPlan out how you’re going to navigate the floors. Keep a sense of humor!”

Becky Tyre

Becky Tyre is the senior trends editor for GIFT SHOP Magazine and the owner of the Retail Details blog.