Get the Most Out of Your Show

Visit the venues.org.uk website in order to search for the venues that you think best suit your event Compile a shortlist and get the venues to send you information, this can all be done using the venues.org.uk website Check to see if those venues are exhibiting at the relevant show Make appointments to meet them face to face Arrive early at the exhibition, get the show guide and sit down with a coffee to carefully plan your route around the hall Make appointments to meet them face to face Arrive early at the exhibition, get the show guide and sit down with a coffee to carefully plan your route around the hall Allocate enough time for you to meet your contacts. You don’t want to be rushing through a meeting that may be proving to be interesting Don’t feel shy about approaching people on their stands, they are all there because they want to talk to you and tell you what they can do for your event Go armed with plenty of questions, the venue representatives will be only too delighted to show their knowledge and apply your wishes to their venue Wear comfortable shoes, you could be doing a lot of walking and standing! After the show, check which venues have got back to you with further information or an invitation to visit them. This will show you those who seem to be on the ball and keen for your business