Tag Archives: tips

Will Roger’s Quotes. Use in business.

Posted on 10. Mar, 2009 by PJS.

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Will Rogers, who died in a plane crash with Wylie Post in 1935, was probably the greatest political sage this country has ever known.  Here are some great quotes to learn from: 
 
 1.  Never slap a man who’s chewing tobacco.

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Job hunting using Google - video.

Posted on 20. Feb, 2009 by PJS.

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Before you watch this video I have one thing to say “WHAT TIME IS IT?”  This is a useful video on tips for job searchers, but on a funny note, there is this enormous clock this woman is standing by that just takes your attention most of the video.  Pretty funny.  Moving forward you should [...]

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Avoid tradeshow booths looking like snack stands

Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 by p syrek.

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Working a show is not easy.  On your feet all day, with a smile and constantly talking to clients and prospects (if your booth is busy).  With that, booth staff needs water and snacks etc, etc.  A must to keep staff going, but suddenly your booth looks like a snack stand.

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Professional photographer throws away important event photos

Posted on 10. Dec, 2008 by p syrek.

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You hire a photographer to take pictures for your event.  At the end of the event you get all the pictures….RIGHT? Well not exactly.  This is a really good learning lesson for using professional photographers. 

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Exhibit show floor location crucial

Posted on 01. Dec, 2008 by p syrek.

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As with almost all tradeshows and conferences, an attendee’s first priority is to attend sessions and second priority is to visit the show floor.   This is fine for the show, but for the exhibiting companies that are spending loads of money for floor sponsorships, this raises concerns.

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Networking, is it an inherent trait?

Posted on 23. Nov, 2008 by p syrek.

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This is a great article from one of my beloved sales trainer.   
By Julianne Rivera, Sr. Business Consultant and Trainer for Dale Carnegie Training
Ok. So you are not a social butterfly. You’re not the type to go out and introduce yourself to people.  You may consider yourself a loner. 

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Seize the moment marketing. Flood saves tradeshow

Posted on 14. Nov, 2008 by PJS.

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“We survived the Houston flood – XYZ Company, delivering solutions through anything”
This was many, many years back.  We were exhibiting at a show in Houston and we had nothing in the way of creative promotion or promotion at all.  Essentially we were just armed with corporate brochures and our good looks to draw attendees to [...]

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Downside of concerts as client appreciation events

Posted on 10. Oct, 2008 by p syrek.

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The goals for any customer appreciation event are fairly standard across the board.  The event is a “thank you” for business.  You want the clients to have a good time, but more importantly (for your ROI) you want time to socialize and bond with your clients.  Over a few drinks and in a relaxed, fun [...]

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Check your hotel room before unpacking

Posted on 25. Aug, 2008 by PJS.

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Road Warriors, we think we all know the tricks and tips to traveling.  Well here are some tips to avoid aggravation at a hotel when on a business trip.  There is nothing worse than unpacking everything in your hotel room, and then kicking back to relax a moment and find your TV does not work, or [...]

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Clients bringing guests to client apprec events

Posted on 18. Aug, 2008 by PJS.

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When we have customer appreciation events, such as sporting events, there is always a huge push for clients to bring guests.  Now the key words here are “customer” and “appreciation”, so where do guests fit in?
In gauging ROI on these events, you definitely want to have as many clients as possible to network with.  BUT, [...]

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USB flash drive as promo. Big hit IF used correctly.

Posted on 16. Aug, 2008 by PJS.

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The flash drive or “memory stick” is one of the best pomo items of today.  This could possibly be the most useful promo item in history.  At fist they were very expensive, but prices have been dropping and dropping and it is now feasible (cost wise) to use these regularly at shows. 
But there is a [...]

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Picking booth space. Do not go for the front

Posted on 02. Aug, 2008 by PJS.

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It may seem like a dream.  You registered very early and got first pick of booth space at the show.  Now you have set your sites on the first booth at the entrance to the exhibit hall.  THIS IS GOING TO BE GREAT!  
But before you pick that first booth, ask yourself this question.  What are [...]

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16 travel tips from seasoned professionals

Posted on 28. Jul, 2008 by PJS.

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Business is rough and business travel can be worse.  While your spouse thinks you are vacationing on business trips, the reality is travel is stressful.  Here is a great article on tips for traveling. 

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Breathalyzer advertises it saves jobs

Posted on 24. Jul, 2008 by PJS.

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I saw this advertisement in the Skymall magazine on a flight recently.  Alcotest 6510 Breath Tester is advertising that if you are drinking for your job (taking clients out) that this will be your savoir.  Hey in theory a good idea, but let’s look at the down sides.
You are drinking with some real tight laced [...]

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Five crucial additions to tradeshow emergency kits

Posted on 17. Jul, 2008 by PJS.

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The value of a tradeshow booth emergency kit is invaluable.  The contents of your kit will save you time, money and a lot of aggravation.  Tradeshow emergency kits consist of your usual items:  Pens, fishing line, Velcro, packing tape, light bulbs, cutting tools, screw driver etc, etc.  Well it’s time to get a bigger kit.  [...]

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