Emergency Trade Show Booth Supplies

Emergency Booth Supplies

Be prepared. There will always be unanticipated emergencies
Office/Promotional Items
Tools/Maintenance Items
Staff/Personal Items

You’ve gone through your checklist a dozen times over. Your staff has been thoroughly trained, your brochures and giveaways are neatly arrayed before you, and you are ready for show time! Yet no matter how prepared you are for your exhibit, there will always be unanticipated circumstances. Here are some items you should keep in your booth just in case.

Office/Promotional Items

Extra giveaway items -- In case demand is higher than anticipated
Additional promotional literature and marketing materials
Business cards and business card holders if you have counter space
Felt-tip Sharpies -- At least a dozen since they tend to disappear
Pens, pencils, and highlighters
Stapler with extra staples/paper clips
Notepads and post-it notes
Calculators -- One per staffer
Staffer schedule/ contact info/ list of back-up staff members
Extra batteries if you use a wireless mouse or keyboard

Tools/Maintenance Items

Duct tape -- Just ask MacGyver … anything can be fixed with duct tape!
Packaging tape – you’ll want one roll during dismantle
Backup light bulbs
Glass cleaner with rags and paper towels
Clorox wipes
Utility knife
Tape measure
Hammer/screwdriver (Phillips head and regular)
Velcro -- It’s a trade show necessity for all kinds of graphic emergencies

Staff/Personal Items

Tissues
Anti-bacterial hand gel -- You will be shaking a lot of hands
First-aid kit: pain relievers, band-aids, disinfectant, cotton pads, burn cream
Bottled water -- Not to be consumed in the booth and cheaper than buying water at the show
Throat lozenges
Breath mints -- To be consumed in the booth
Hand lotion -- Use in moderation, think handshakes!

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Article Author:

Mel White, CEI

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