Trade Shows Exhibits

Trade show exhibits are significant to a business to showcase their products, ideas, build awareness and more. Through joining in trade shows, your products will be advertised and will become known to the public.  You will be amazed as to how the sales have increased as soon as the show is done.

Materials to be used in the trade show are also important if you want to leverage your business even more. So now, what to choose? Go traditional or portable trade show booth displays?

Photo source: http://www.all-about-trade-show-exhibits.com

Traditional customized trade show displays are known for making a strong impression. In the past, portable displays were considered inferior because they didn't have the eye-catching design, and simply couldn't compete with their larger counterparts. Today, however, times have changed. Portable displays are now the absolute equal of any trade show displays - and in some cases, they are superior. Only by learning about the positives and negatives of each type of booth can you make the best choice for your company.

Pipe and drape is used as booth dividers for trade show displays. Many other organizations use them as privacy walls and crowd control. 

Here are some materials you can use with a portable trade show displays if you are organizing one or joining some. You can have the event table skirts in a variety of shapes and colors.  There are a lot of them in the market today and they can be printed in rich colors and you can add your logo.  Like those used at trade fairs, job fairs, conventions, in stores and other events.

Table top displays are just like exhibits, except they fit on top of a table.  They come in panel systems, pop ups, banner stands, etc… 

Of course you will have the directors chairs. There are some especially made of hardwood directors chairs that have been used in the film industry for 100 years.  Trade shows use them for seating because logos can be silk screened onto them.

Find the perfect portable trade shows exhibits display materials that you can use any where, any time and at a long time.

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Looking for a Small Scale Business Opportunity

When I was still on my fourth year in college, I was supposed to be having my first business financed by my sister. But due to some reasons considering that I might not attend it well because of the demanding time requirements of a graduating student so I canceled the plan. It was a franchise of San Miguel Purefoods' Ham Delights food cart and was already on its way to realization as I have already procured registrations and permits but has been canceled. 

And now that I am fully capable of manning such a business, I am looking for a small scale opportunity to start with. Not necessarily a franchise but any business that would get in with today's market trend and at a low investment cost that I can afford to finance. I am still clinging into a food cart business and planning to put it either in a mall, school, terminals or any location with high foot traffic of the targeted market. 

Anyone could give me a suggestion to consider on this rumination is truly a big help. :D

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High strength Washers for the longevity of fasteners

In the construction and architecture industries, we need High strength fasteners for Bridge, tunnel, highway building and marine constructions. Washers are very important to maintain the fasteners and to prolong its longevity. This could save you from too much overhead due to easily damaged fasteners that could have been avoided with the use of quality high strength Washers.

One company that takes pride in its High Quality construction materials is BACO Enterprises, Inc. They have a wide range of selection for fastener construction needs of all sizes and lengths, standard and specialty washers including, plate, USS flat, SAE flat, lock washers, structural washers, ogee washers, dock washers, toothed washers and clipped washers.They accept fully customized washers to suit your every need.

BACO recently introduces its high strength washers that are made of extremely enduring materials available in variety of dimensions. Used in a range of component assemblies, washers serve as fastener spacing, vibration dampening and shock absorption devices that can greatly increase the longevity and integrity of many fastener applications.

For more information about the High Strength washers visit www.bacoent.com.

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SME Strategic Marketing 101 Conference

Here is another collaboration bet of Go Negosyo and Philippine Marketing Association (PMA) the SME Strategic Marketing 101 Conference. Please find the banner above for details.

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EntrepSummit 09: Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders

EntrepSummit is the annual culmination project of the Business Directorate of the Manila Jaycees (JCI-Manila) since 2008. The project aims to invigorate the SME sector with an annual entrepreneurship event that addresses the challenges of entrepreneurs today by putting together some of the best Filipino business people and influential individuals in a one-day conference to share about their experiences and road to success stories.

With this year’s theme of Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders, this event aims to inspire and fuel the entrepreneurial spirit of young Filipinos. It will congregate young entrepreneurs and energetic minds that have creative ideas, and inject them with the business acumen that is needed to transcend the trying challenges of the current world crisis. EntrepSummit aims also to dispel fears about going into business, or staying in business – there is nothing more worthwhile right now to pursue than the Entrepreneurial dream of attaining success and breaking the bonds of financial insecurity. The seminar-cum-exposition will feature 8 of the top business minds in our country today, each of them to deliver strong points on their respective disciplines.

Be Inspired. Unleash the Entrepreneurial Spirit within you. Listen to ideas and stories from business people who are ahead of their time.

“Are You Ready to be an Entrepreneur?”
Rudy Ang  Dean, Ateneo De Manila's School of Management

"How Belo Became Belo"
Vicki Belo Founder, Belo Medical Group

“The Secret Behind the Largest Consumer Products Company in the World"
Johnip Cua First Filipino GM of Procter & Gamble Philippines

"5 Pillars to a Successful Entrepreneur"
Edward Lee Founder and Chairman, CitisecOnline

"Social Business Enterprise : Doing Good while Doing Well"
Mark Ruiz Social Entrepreneur, Hapinoy and Rags2Riches

"10 Best Practices for Marketing on the Internet"
Anton Diaz Professional Blogger, Our Awesome Planet

“Taking the Family Business to the Next Level”
York Vitangcol CEO, St. Peter Group of Companies

“Building Values. Building Entrepreneurs: the Natasha Experience”
Victoria Jardiolin-Villa, Founder and President, Natasha and Marikina Shoe Exchange

For Registration and Contact Details:
Call the Manila Jaycees Clubhouse (c/o Ms. Li Gonzales)
(02)525-6792,525-2631 and (0922)804-2384

Schedule/Venue:
SMX Convention Center (Function Room3)
October 24, 2009, 9:30am – 5:00pm

Ticket Price: P3,500
Early Bird Price P3,000 on or before Oct 17, 2009
Student Discount of 20%
Corporate Promo Rate Buy 5 Get 1 Free

Note: Early Bird Price applicable to Corporate Promo and Student Discount

(Source: Press Release) 

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Business Opportunity Grant Contest from British Airways

The British Airways has always been doing a link so that transacting business on anywhere in the world would be so easy and comfortable. They serve mostly the businessmen traveling to have a face-to-face meet up with business partners and clients. British Airways always believes on the power of a face-to-face interaction in business leads to a more firm transaction and most often a sealed one. Recently, they partnered with The Harvard Business Review in a collaborative research and the study shows that 87% of professionals think that face-to-face meetings are essential for sealing the deal, while 95% said it's the key to successful, long lasting business relationships. In the wake of the global recession, businesses have cut back on travel. However, in-person meetings and interaction remain an integral part of growing and sustaining business. The problem is that while people realize there is value in face-to-face meetings, they may not be fully aware with how critical they are to sealing the deal and building relationships. They also may lack the proper backing to justify travel costs.

British Airways is proud to announce its Business Opportunity Grant. This will help people connecting business anywhere in the world and affirms the airways commitments. They are giving away 100 companies, a year of opportunity. Known for its support to small businesses, each grant consists of a year’s worth of Business Class travel anywhere British Airways flies. Additionally, each winning company will receive business support from their partners. These have been conceived with the aid of the collaborative research done by The Harvard Business Review that asserts the power of a face-to-face transaction in a business.

Businesses and companies especially here in the Philippines must be aware of this secret in business. You must try the Business Opportunity Grant of British Airways and experience the power of face-to-face transaction with the comfort of all-in packages. It is so easy to join the contest, simply apply by September 30th by telling them about your company and answering a few short questions about your objectives for 2010 and how a grant would help grow your business. Should your company win, you will have all of 2010 to turn your grant into new business opportunities. Good luck.



To sum it up, the Grant includes:

• British Airways airfare for 10 round-trip Club World business class flights.
• 5 free British Airways World Cargo freight shipments of up to 500 kilos to worldwide destinations
• $1000 toward accommodation at Courtyard by Marriott
• 5 Regus Businessworld Gold Cards providing access to business lounges worldwide
• Canon PIXMA MX860 Wireless Office All-In-One Printer

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Where to Send Help for Typhoon Ondoy's Victims

For those who have extras on anything is badly needed by our fellow Filipinos in Metro Manila. With the devastation of Typhoon Ondoy, Metro Manila was messed up and so many people suffered from the wrath with water levels up to the second floor of houses. If you want to send donations and help please do so and feel free to use the details below. Any help is very much appreciated especially relief goods, food, blankets or money to mobilize the volunteering teams.

The government has three designated drop-off points for relief goods intended for typhoon Monody’s victims.

These are the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) center at the Batasan complex in Quezon City, the DSWD National Capital Region (NCR) office in Quiapo, Manila and the DSWD National Resource Operations Center in Pasay City.

Telephone numbers are: DSWD in Batasan – +632951-7119 and +63918-421-9780; DSWD NCR – +632-734-8634 to 25 and +63915-291-3722l and DSWD National Resource Operations Center – +632852-8081 and +632-734-8622


Other Help Alternative Methods:

1. “To those who can, donate to Red Cross thru txt. Send RED (space)<5,25,50,100> to 2899 (Globe) & 4483 (SMART) (Still for Typhoon ONDOY)”
2. “Volunteers and donations needed at: [1] Red Cross (QC Hall Compound – 24/7), [2] Ateneo (Cov Courts – 6am-12mn), [3] Sagip Kapamilya (13 Examiner Street – 24/7) will be at examiner tomorrow, come help if you can!”
3. “Relief drive for UP Communities start at 7am tmrw at Church of the Risen Lord. Relief drive in Ateneo College Covered Court until 12midnight tonight and will resume tmrw 7am. We need volunteers. Pls share food, bottled water, and blankets. Thank you. – UP USC 09-10″
4. “Office of the vice chancellor for community affairs accepting donations of relief goods (canned goods, medicines, cooking utensils, soap, cleaning implements, blankets, water, etc) starting tomorrow. pls help by disseminating this info. we also need help with receiving, packing and distributing of relief goods. pls contact 928-2947.”
5. “La Salle Greenhills relief operation from 9am – 9pm until friday. Any donation is appreciated! You are all welcome to come join us and help.”

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The 8th Filipino Franchise Show

The ASSOCIATION OF FILIPINO FRANCHISER, INC. (AFFI) is pleased to announce the staging of the 8TH FILIPINO FRANCHISE SHOW on Sept. 4-6, 2009. With Trade Advertising Exhibitions and Conventions International, Inc. (TRADECON, INC.) as the event manager, this annual trade exposition will be held at the WORLD TRADE CENTER METRO MANILA, Philippines.

This year’s theme – FRANCHISING OPPORTUNITIES RISING ABOVE THE CRISIS has been conceptualized as an answer to the positive side of the global financial crisis. The three day exhibition is expected to be bigger than the past years. Successful franchisers along with new and promising brands from the food, retail and service industries shall take center stage once again. Products, services, systems and technologies from the 80-strong AFFI membership shall be on display for the benefit of the public particularly those on the lookout for business opportunities.

FILIPINO FRANCHISE SHOW is a one stop shop of homegrown franchising and business opportunities specifically catered for SMES. This event is definitely a showcase of big and successful local franchisers to new and promising franchise concepts consisting of food, retail, service, systems and technology.

Good news also for aspiring entrepreneurs! This is also an opportunity to have a face to face meeting with the franchisers themselves and learn a lot from their own experiences

For more details visit: www.franchiseshowphilippines.com

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