Give Back to your Community

Just to show that there are still a few corporations out there that are doing there part in the community and being socially responsible; I wanted to let you know that Exhibe Portable, a division of Exhibe Corporation is donating 1% of all portable sales to the Make A Wish Foundation. So if you are in search of any portable trade show displays such as retractable banner stands, literature racks or pop-up displays; do not hesitate to request a quote from Exhibe Portable.

In addition their Portable Sales Manager, Nicola D'angelo, will be donating $ 100.00 of his own money to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Exhibe Corporation will also be donating several food items to the local Longs Drug Food Store.

These are trying times and digging deep to help those less fortunate is key in our survival as a community. I know and hope that many others will read this post and will give back to their community in any way possible as well.

Happy Holidays!

Go-Karting in San diego

Looking for something to do Tuesday night?

Why not try go karting! It is more fun than you think. My buddies and I have made it a monthly event. We go on 2 for Tuesdays at Miramar Speed Circuit.

You get two races for the price of one! from 2pm to 11pm. Races are combined to form one 20-minute race. Price of one race for non-members is $ 23.00 with your own helmet or head sock. You can buy a head sock for an additional $ 2.00.

Tuesdays are usually busy so plan to wait at least 25 minutes for your race. Best part about it is after you are done racing you can go hit up taco Tuesdays in Pacific beach :)

Zed Up Lite Literature Racks

One of the most popular metal collapsible literature rack in the trade show industry today is the ZedUP. The ZedUP Literature rack is an all metal six pocket literature display holder that also comes in a lite weight version called the Zed Up Lite.

The Zed Up Lite is the same style literature rack but is made of aluminum with Plexiglas inserts. Also a popular model it completes the ZedUp family making this literature the smart choice for every exhibitor on the move.

Pick up a Zed Up Lite @ ExhibePortable.com for the very competitive price of $ 165.00 shipped to your door. Thats right $ 165.00 including free ground shipping within the contential US. This is the best price I was able to find on the web considering the shipping is free.

Trade shows are expensive

Tips that you can take to the bank.

Trade shows are expensive so save money where you can.

• If you have a 10x10 or 10x20 ship your display to your hotel and try to wheel your portable displays into the convention center instead of paying material and handling cost.
• Refurbish your old booth instead of buying a new one and try to reuse your old graphics. Graphics are deadly expensive, so if you are only going to use them for one show then get them printed on a less expensive material like paper. If you plan on using them for years to come then print them on film and make sure they are laminated. If the edges are damaged, cut a 1/4" around the edge off and place new Velcro on them; good as new.
  
• Don't hire labor... try to set your booth up yourself, even if you have a 10x20 or it takes you more than 30 minutes. That way if you get "caught" you simply pay for the labor but if not you are golden.
• Supervise your own booth setup if you get labor. This will save you 30% and more. Most Unions will charge you 30% of the total labor cost to supervise; if you are their to supervise it cost you nothing. Plus you can control your labor. Make sure they are working and if you don't like their work habits or are slow, FIRE THEM and get another worker. Remember you are paying your labor $65-100.00 an HOUR! You should demand workers of that value. This is not always possible due to the labor available in the city but I hope you get my point. You are the boss, make sure they work and aren't on the phone or something like that.
• Check your Union bill. You would be surprised how many times you will find a misc. charge for something and all you have to do is go to the Union desk and ask what that charge it is to get it removed.

Now I have nothing against the Union but you should be fair and they should be too. So make sure the bill is correct and that your labor has more ability than standing around, especially at their wage.