Consider these Eco-friendly shopping bags.

How about getting trade-show giveaways that people will not only use but are good for the earth!

Our eco-friendly shopping bags are bound to be in the hands of your prospects and clients for years to come. And better yet – they will be spreading your brand where ever they shop!

Number 1: These bags are eco-friendly shopping bags and a great promotional item for conventions, trade shows, events, festivals, retail, school functions, club events, and shopping. The reusable bags are made out of durable water repellent, tear-resistant non-woven polypropylene with a large gusset.

Number 2: These ECO bags are matte laminated Recycled P.E.T. and come with your choice of stock designs on the gussets. This bag is sturdy and stylish and a great way to show your concern for our environment.

Number 3: This bag is all-natural and raw, non-coated jute which gives this tote its rugged appeal. The course weave is durable, yet soft. As natural as it comes! Soft cotton webbing in natural with contrasting black stripes. Its uncoated finish adds a uniquely rough and raw charm, moving it from a bag to an upscale sack. Its cotton striped web strap handles extend to the bottom of the bag for added accent and strength. At home, at the farmer’s market, Whole Foods store, or with the Birkenstock crowd.

Number 4: The Solo Recycled Collection presents the Revive Mini Backpack made from a heathered grey material created with 6 recycled PET bottles. This backpack has a black camo lining and a key fob to hang your keys. With a front zippered pocket, a carry handle and adjustable shoulder straps, wear this backpack when on-the-go and carry your essentials in style.

Number 5: An Eco-Responsible product. Our non-woven drawstring backpack is made of eco-friendly, non-woven polypropylene; corded shoulder straps and a drawstring closure. The backpack is an ideal promotional item for schools; sports teams; camps and clubs. Choose from among the vibrant color options and have your company name, logo, or promotional message imprinted on the bag.

Number 6: These large bags are durable and able to carry lots of groceries and other items. With large straps that hug the entire bag and a bottom that is large, these bags will last a long time. On the outside, there is ample room for your logo.

These eco-friendly bags are all so useful, you’ll want to order some for yourself and your family!

Contact me and I’ll help you get started.

Debbie Smith

Here are a few ideas:

Pop-Socket Grips

There is no question that everyone has a phone today. So it makes sense that a sensible (and fun) giveaway at your tradeshow could be related to phone use!

Pop sockets that are easy to put use on any phone, and you see them everywhere.

And now you can put your brand on them. Just think of how much people use their phones. Your brand could be with them 24/7. Hard to beat that!

Shopping Bags

Some of us may call these “tote” bags. However, a better name today is “shopping bags”.

If you’re up with what’s going on in our world, you know that a huge percentage of millennials bring their own bags to shop. It’s no secret that plastic bags are wreaking havoc on our environment, so why not show some goodwill by providing shopping bags to your booth guests?

They come in many different sizes, colors and can be a great cost effective way to get your brand seen!

Craft Beer Accessories

In 2018, there were over 7,000 craft beer operations in the United States (according to Brewbound, Craft Beer News blog). Millennials take to craft beer like bees to honey. Craft beer companies tend to have a purpose behind their brands such as sustainability, local farming, and high quality, which makes them so attractive to people around the age of 30. Craft beer is more expensive, trendy and elite. According to a survey done by DSM Food Specialties, 45% of 18 – 30-year-olds strongly agree that the beer they drink says a lot about them.

Why not give away “craft beer” accessories? At your booth, you could market them as such with a poster or a sign. Make them stand out as something other than standard openers and cozys.

Lip Balm

While this is a small and relatively inexpensive item, it will most like get saved, used and put in purses and pockets.

Whatever you decide to spend your marketing dollars on, be sure to consider your audiences! It’s so important to get tradeshow giveaways that won’t be thrown away. It’s better to spend a little more on something of quality today.

Let us help you decide how to best spend your tradeshow budget that makes a great impression on YOUR audiences. Whether it’s pens, journals, high tech, hats, apparel, we can help!

Contact me and we’ll get started. I look forward to helping you,

Debbie Smith

First and foremost is your staff. 85% of trade show success is because of your staff. You can have a million dollar “booth” but if your people aren’t friendly, knowledgable and dressed in nice company apparel, you will be wasting your money. The folks who stop by your booth want feel that your company is trustworthy and your people are helpful and knowledgable.

3 Simple Items That Make a Big Difference

You need to be sure that when people glance down an isle, they notice something about you that makes them want to stop.

1. Retractable Banners

Retractable Banners are great because they are relatively inexpensive, they travel easy and you can design them to pop! Use a professional graphic artist to create great imagery and color that enhance your brand. You can use multiple banners with different messages placed throughout your space. They retract into their stands so they are easy to travel with and easy to set up and take down.

2. Table Top Throws

Novices often forget that they need to cover tables with Table Top Throws. Many conventions come with some sort of table cover, but having a logo and tagline on a cloth cover makes your booth look professional and clean.

3. Trendy Give Aways

Let’s face it, people expect give aways at trade shows. Why not try something a different than a pen or memory stick?

Self care is very trendy! Help spread the message that it’s good to take care of yourself with pure, healthy items.

Essential Oil gifts are appreciated by everyone. Don’t be fooled, men like to take care of themselves too. It’s a gift that won’t get thrown out until all the contents are used up! Let them see your logo every time they use it.

Water Bottles are always wanted. The “trend” of exercising is never going away. Many people are carrying their water in their own bottles instead of buying bottled water. Why not have them carry around your logo as well?

Advantage Print Solutions will hand hold you through the entire process of getting ready for your next trade show or big event.

I look forward to helping you,

Debbie Smith, Owner

Contact us today.

How do tradeshow pros do it?

Here are 7 secrets to tradeshow success.

1. Begin months before the tradeshow opens.

Tradeshow pros being a month (or even two) before the tradeshow opens. They are busy researching, communicating and searching for past clients. They are contacting as many people as possible weeks before the tradeshow is open using social media, email and even snail mail to let their people know where to find them at the show!

2. Know when to talk and when to listen!

Tradeshow booth staffers need to know that they are NOT to act like used car salesmen. To get anyone to pay attention to what you have to offer, you must pay attention first, to everyone you engage with. Ask them questions, let them talk. Take time to make the person feel like they can trust you. Very few people are going to buy on the spot, but if you make them feel important, they’ll be back.

3. Give away great FREE stuff. People LOVE free stuff!

Seriously, you know that a great percentage of people who go to tradeshows are there simply because they will get a ton of free stuff. If you aren’t advertising something for free, you are not going to attract anyone to your booth. Period.

Inexpensive giveaways such as pencils (with your company on it) are a novelty. Why? They’re nostalgic. People will stop and think of simpler times.

Tote bags are great for a few reasons. People won’t throw them away. They’re useful. They are green. These days many people keep all their tote bags in their car for shopping! Why not have one filled with non-perishable groceries and a gift card to Whole Foods as a give away?

Get creative with your free giveaways. Start planning at least 6 months before the show so you have time to come up with ideas that fit your company!

4. Formulate a plan on how you will follow up with leads.

Have a plan on how you will gather information from people who stop by your booth. Know what information you want to gather.

Know what you’re going to do to follow up before the trade show even begins. Know who will follow up, how they will follow up and when. Don’t waste your time and money. Follow up is the key to success.

5. Wear Personalized Apparel.

Make sure your staff looks professional and that they belong at your booth with personalized apparel.

Comfortable apparel is important. Have more than one shirt for everyone on staff at the show. Wear the same color pants or skirts to look cohesive and like a team.

6. Have a great booth or table.

No matter what your budget is, you must have a professional presence or people will just walk on by.

If you can only afford a table, make sure it’s covered and you have professional table top displays and/or a banner.

Use professional images on your banners. Don’t skimp on this. You can use these again and again if you do it right the first time!

7. The final secret is to have fun! Enjoy meeting new people. Large sales are made with simple, honest conversations.

Advantage Print Solutions can help you with ALL of your tradeshow details. From personalized apparel to free give aways to tradeshow booths, we have you covered.

Advantage Print Solutions will hand hold you through the entire process of getting ready for your next tradeshow or big event. Contact us today!