Events and Trade Shows

Article archive on small business events and trade shows. Advice and guides on how to use events, exhibitions and conferences for networking and PR, to get more business, and as opportunities to get inspired.

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Exhibiting in Europe: A trader’s guide to European exhibitions

Greg Lennox, owner and managing director of RAL Display, offers four main considerations for businesses who are looking to exhibit and promote their products or services overseas.

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Why roller banners are an essential marketing tool

Here, we learn why roll-up banners are an essential marketing tool for small businesses.

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Five reasons start-ups should plan a business launch event

Here, Sam Wright, a content writer for Cottages in Northumberland, gives five reasons why businesses should plan their launch event.

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Ten ways to save money on your event

Here, Irma Hunkeler of BlueGlass.co.uk gives her top tips for businesses looking to run an event on a budget.

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Trade shows tech tips to help attract more clients

Trade shows can be an excellent way to market your company and collect customers but it can be hard to make your name known in the noise; here is how you can do it.

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All you ever wanted to know about banners

What did Moses of old, Japanese Samurai Soldiers, Roman Nobility and Trades Union Members have in common?

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How small businesses can maximise their exhibition expenditure

For small businesses, ensuring that you have a strong brand at an exhibition is important, here, Marler Hayley guides us on how to set up the best exhibit.

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How to make trade shows work for your small business

In this piece in association with Vistaprint, SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to companies about the value they obtained from attending exhibitions and trade shows.

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How to nail conference season as a small business

Here, Ofri Ben Porat provides some top tips to nail the conference calendar and grow your small business in 2017.

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How four small companies experienced trade shows

Obtaining effective but good value marketing is always a challenge for a small company, but trade shows can be a cost-effective way to get the word out. Here, business owners share their opinions of the method.

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