{"id":155053,"date":"2016-02-15T20:16:41","date_gmt":"2016-02-15T20:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/?p=155053"},"modified":"2016-03-31T13:57:20","modified_gmt":"2016-03-31T13:57:20","slug":"checklist-for-expo-attendees-how-to-make-the-most-out-of-a-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/checklist-for-expo-attendees-how-to-make-the-most-out-of-a-expo\/","title":{"rendered":"Checklist for Expo Attendees: How to make the most out of an Expo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are a technology company or are in the business of making teddy bears, have traveled for business before or are a newcomer to the game, attending business Expos is pretty common in the entrepreneurial world. Thus, a few words of advice on how to prepare for these types of events can\u2019t hurt. Being that VoIP Supply will be present at three <a href=\"\/blog\/voip-insider\/save-the-date-connect-your-business-with-voip-supply-at-the-miami-small-business-expo\/\" onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'voip-insider-blog-post', 'click', 'Small Business Expos');\">Small Business Expos<\/a> this year, we thought we\u2019d share a few tips and pointers that have helped many here have a more pleasant experience while off site.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>BIG TIP FOR THE EXPO<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-155063 alignright\" src=\"\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/02\/conference.png\" alt=\"conference\" width=\"203\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/02\/conference.png 330w, https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/02\/conference-150x134.png 150w, https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/02\/conference-300x268.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/>Have a plan of action for the business expo before getting there. Planning ahead what your day(s) will look like will help you be the most productive. Brainstorm questions such as: Why are we as a company attending the event? Whom do I plan to speak to? What is the overall goal for attending the event? And, how am I going to meet that goal? These questions can help guide you in the right direction, however, be flexible! Don\u2019t be afraid to switch beats if a good opportunity arises. <\/p>\n<p><b>Before The Expo<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><b>Research <\/b>and write down the companies or products that interest you and where they are located in the exhibition.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>List out your three must-visit booths<\/b> and create a separate list for the rest that you would like to visit if you have enough time. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>During The Expo<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Exchange business cards<\/b> to have contact information for further connection in the future.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Write down at least one takeaway<\/b> from each booth so it helps you recall the conversation after the event. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>After The Expo<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Follow-up<\/b>with the companies that you are interested to maintain the connection. <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Be open-minded<\/b> to all the information you received while at the Expo. It might come in handy!<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Review <\/b>and prepare better for the next Expo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>DON\u2019T FORGET TO PACK:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Business cards <\/b>to hand out at the Expo or to anyone interesting you find along the way.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Weather appropriate clothing<\/b> for the climate zone you are traveling into. <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Comfortable shoes <\/b>that are presentable for while at the Expo since you will probably be doing a lot of walking and standing.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Light snacks<\/b> to boost up on energy on any given moment. \u00a0Protein bars and nuts work great. <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Mints<\/b> Because this is a networking event, so chances are you&#8217;ll be talking to a lot of old pals as well as meeting lots of new people. Bad breath is not the impression you want to leave behind!<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Chargers<\/b> for your laptop, cellphone and any other electronics you may need to bring along.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Aspirin\u00ae and TUMS\u00ae. <\/b>You\u2019ll be prepared for headaches and heartburn and\/or indigestion.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>A small notebook and pen<\/b> to take notes. This can also be done electronically with a Smartphone or laptop based on personal preference. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thanks to Ying-Hui Chen for her assistance with writing this article. <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"\/blog\/voip-insider\/come-visit-us-at-the-channel-partners-conference-expo\/\" onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'voip-insider-blog-post', 'click', 'image-last');\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-150803 size-large\" src=\"\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/02\/VoIP_ChannelParntersConf_SpiceWorksCover_M-1024x265.jpg\" alt=\"VoIP_ChannelParntersConf_SpiceWorksCover_M\" width=\"770\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/02\/VoIP_ChannelParntersConf_SpiceWorksCover_M-1024x265.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/02\/VoIP_ChannelParntersConf_SpiceWorksCover_M-150x39.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/02\/VoIP_ChannelParntersConf_SpiceWorksCover_M-300x78.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/files\/2016\/02\/VoIP_ChannelParntersConf_SpiceWorksCover_M.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are a technology company or are in the business of making teddy bears, have traveled for business before or are a newcomer to the game, attending business Expos is pretty common in the entrepreneurial world. 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