Posts Tagged ‘outdoor displays’
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
This week we are all about putting money in your pocket and keeping it out of the hands of the tax man. As they say the tax man cometh and this year he’ll be sticking his hand out on April 18th which is less than a week away. For those trade show vendors looking to keep more cash in their pockets, we’ve got a few ideas that just might turn that next event into one that will have you seeing red. So far we’ve talked about our one of a kind custom designed trade show exhibit rental program and today we thought we’d follow up by showing you a few ways to save on expenses while you hit the road towards that next convention.
3 Money Saving Tips For The Trade Show Vendor
You don’t always have to fly the friendly skies- While jumping on an airplane may seem like the most convenient form way to get to that next trade show, the bite it will take out of any profits you might make is simply just too big. Believe it or not if you are only traveling a distance of 500 miles from your home base, a rental car or even a train may be cheaper alternative. Yes gas prices will cost you a bit, but airlines are known for charging more to get you to those places which are not considered major hubs. This means that you might save a ton by deciding to hop a train or rent a car to go that next event in Hoboken rather than paying extra to the airlines for having to go to a smaller city.
Combining trips may just help you cut costs- One of the great things about so many of the custom trade show displays offered by Godfrey are their extreme portability. This can make a huge difference when you to take into account that scheduling events that are close together is a great way to save you tons in terms of travel costs. It only makes sense to hit events that are nearby to one another rather than criss-crossing the country covering the same ground needlessly over and over again.
An alternative to expensive hotel rooms- Obviously you want a hotel close to your event to allow for the most convenience, but you might consider looking for any corporate apartments nearby. Sure you may have to give up some of the traditional courtesies that you no doubt would receive from traditional hotels and suites, but the savings is more than worth no having a valet or complimentary breakfast
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Friday, March 25th, 2011
This past Sunday March 20th was special for many reasons (my son’s 5th birthday) but among those certainly one of the most important was the official beginning of spring 2011. Winter 2010 was one of the worst since such things were tracked and you can almost feel the entire country breathe out a sigh of relief and take in the smell of nature coming alive once again. For trade show vendors who spend their weeks bouncing from one outdoor festival to another, some of the most anticipate months of the year are now here. Before hitting the road though, it might be a good idea to set that tent up now otherwise you may be in for some unwelcome and costly surprises if you wait till the day of the event.
Tips for cleaning and storing outdoor tents
*Before taking that outdoor tent out for the first trip of the season, go ahead and set it up back at the store. Not only will this allow you to see if there’s been any damage since you last used it, but it will also give the tent a chance to air out. In fact airing it out may not be a bad idea after every trip.
*Beware of using any types of detergents or cleaners to remove spots on the tent. First try a sponge and some warm water. If that doesn’t do the trick go to the camping section of your nearest retail store and ask if they have any type of cleaner that won’t damage the material or ruin the design.
*Once the tent has been cleaned, don’t be so quick to put it in storage. Anytime the tent gets wet, it’s best to make sure it is completely dry before folding up in order to avoid problems with mildew and rusting on the poles.
*Store the tent out of the sunlight. Nothing will hurt a tent like constant exposure to the elements and this includes that sun that is beating down on it all day. When looking for a place to store the tent until it’s needed look for a dry place out of direct sunlight which doesn’t see much in terms of drastic changes in temperature.
Unfortunately constant exposure to the elements will eventually take its toll on any type of outdoor display no matter how well taken care of. When that time comes and you find yourself in need of a quality outdoor event tent or outdoor kiosk, Godfrey is here and willing to help.
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Monday, March 7th, 2011
That cold snap that came through the last couple of nights really did a number on your pipes. You got up to take a shower this morning an you immediately noticed the change in water pressure. As that sick feeling began to take over, you slowly made the march towards the basement already aware of what you would find waiting for you at the bottom of those dark stairs….moments later phone in hand you do what must be done and that’s call a plumber for help with the 5 inches of water that is quickly rising.
All that running a around trying to get the plumbing fixed left you exposed to the elements which in turn made you a prime target for the flu. Within days you’re running a fever of a 105, can’t hold anything down, and can’t afford to use any more sick days. As much as you hate it, the only choice is to call the family doctor and get back on the path to good health.
Meanwhile the water that was filling the basement went from 5 inches to 10 by the time the plumber finally made it. The result left a crack in your foundation which won’t easily be fixed. A call to your home insurance agent gets a time setup to meet and a promise that it’s not as bad as you think. As he hangs up the phone the agent promises you that things will be back to normal in no time and the claim should go smoothly.
Just like in the scenarios above, at some point a problem gets so out of hand that we all must seek help from the professionals. For small business owners trying desperately to see the light at the end of that long economic tunnel, The Godfrey Group is here to help when you need us the most. From our expert design team who go out to their way to ensure your satisfaction to our display rental program which makes it easier than ever to try new ideas to our extensive library of designs with tons of concepts to choose from, we understand how tough the market is these days and we’re here to help. Whether it be an outdoor tent covered in your own personal logo, an information display with tons of room for pamphlets and brochures, or an easy to transport simple to install popup display; regardless of what your needs are if you are having trouble creating sales than it’s time to call the professionals and let Godfrey save the day!
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
It’s been a horrible day. The 4 yr-old threw up all over you just as you were about to walk out the door. You were late to the office because you had to change clothes. The boss saw you sneak in and gave you grief. Bad luck seemed to be just over your shoulder all day as if you had a personal thunder cloud. On the way home, going over the day’s events, a sudden movement on the side of the road catches your eye. At first it’s lost among the billboards, traffic, and flashing neon signs, then you quickly lock in on it again. To others it may be nothing more than a sign for a cold beverage, but you it’s more a like a beacon from a guardian angel.
This may seem like a bit of an exaggeration, however in this case the truth isn’t too far from fiction when talking about the power of a flying banner. Anchored to a swiveled base that works similarly to a wind vane, a fly banner literally acts like a waving hand sending well wishes to all those that pass by. Think about all the traffic that passes in front of your store at any given time from sunrise to sunrise. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to personally give each person that passes by a wave that signifies how nice it is just to have them drive by? Something that says I understand you may not be able to stop right now, but maybe next time you are out this way you will get a moment to come in to see what we have to offer. A flying banner is exactly that; a friendly wave offering an opportunity to all those that go by.
Featuring tons of graphic impact completely customized to fit your company’s name and logo, plenty of room to get any message across, and the ability to literally wave with the slightest of breeze; a flying banner sign is more than just another banner it’s that friendly hello you’ve always wished you could give consumers driving by your store everyday.
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Monday, February 14th, 2011
Just as quickly as we posted last Friday about that stubborn Old Man Winter and how hard areas of the country were being hit this year by one winter storm after the next, Mother Nature heard our cries and delivered to the South one of the prettiest warmest weeks we’ve had in a very long time. We know this warming trend won’t last and that more than likely the last snowflake has yet to hit the ground, but at least a little bit of the claustrophobia that so many of us have been dealing with as we sit and watch foot after foot of the white stuff pile up in front of our windows has subsided. Still though that itch is there for warmer temps. For days spent on the back porch grilling steaks, tossing the football, and listening to tunes. Adventure is calling as families begin the ever important debate on where should they go this Spring and Summer.
For those vendors who make the majority of their money traveling from one outdoor festival to the next serving everything from deep fried Oreos to homemade freshly squeeze lemonade, the time to plan for the coming warm weather has also arrived. Outdoor kiosks need are unique in that they need to be sturdy enough to survive high winds, triple digit temps, and provide enough room to maneuver around in as you try to serve 50 salivating people all at the same time. Oh and it wouldn’t hurt if they remembered who you were once they got their steak on a stick and headed towards the main event.
The Dome Kiosk is everything an outdoor vendor needs and more. Its unique shape not only stands out in peoples mind but also provides you with tons of counter space, plenty of room for storage, enough shade to keep you cool, and the perfect amount of room to include all your custom logos and graphics. Available in two shapes round or octagonal and two sizes 6.5′ and the 9′ dome, printing options include:
*Top Canopy Printed Full Color
*Counter Wrap Printed Full Color
*Solid Color Pennant & Pole
*Pennant Imprint
Simple put the Dome is one of the best outdoor kiosks on the market today and is the perfect fit for any vendor who is looking to get noticed at that next fair, carnival, or outdoor market. Contact one of our personal project managers today!
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Friday, February 11th, 2011
Here we are finally making it to Friday, all set to make every second of the coming weekend count and yet once again most of the country is faced with literally feet of snow ruining everything in its path. The past two months have been nothing but one winter storm after the other, a trend that doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of slowing down despite what that pesky Puxatony Phil says. According to a recent weather report from CNN just this week “Parts of Oklahoma had received up to 12 inches of snow, according to the state Department of Emergency Management. Wind chills were 10 to 30 degrees below zero in some areas, and authorities were urging people to stay off the roads. Some 80 people in Oklahoma had been injured as a result of the storm, the state Department of Health said Wednesday. That total included 63 falls, one carbon monoxide poisoning, 14 injuries in traffic accidents and two “cut/pierce injuries.”
Like it or not more than ever, this year winter is an unmovable force that must be dealt with. A force that demands to be reckoned with. That cannot be overlooked or dismissed with the wave of a hand. If you think about it this is exactly what you want from a trade show display; something that creates buzz around a conference center, makes people stand up and take notice of who you are, that hooks into them and refuses to let go until they check out exactly what you have to offer. A display that WOW’s the crowd and opens their wallets.
We’ve all been to those events where after one walk around the room, you’re left feeling like you’ve seen everything a thousand times before and really wouldn’t have missed anything had you decided to stay home. Godfrey isn’t in the business of creating these types of boring displays. Give us the chance and what you will soon discover is that we have the tools to create for you a custom built trade show exhibit that is guaranteed to stop consumers in their tracks and stand in line to find out what amazing things are being offered.
If you are in the market for a custom built trade show display take a cue from Old Man Winter and let Godfrey design for you a display that will leave the crowd breathless!
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Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
We throw several words and phrases around on this site quite regularly. Terms like custom built trade show displays, custom designed exhibits, unique trade show ideas, and custom graphics….honestly we could go on and on and at times we do. If we tend to throw the same phrases around on a daily basis it’s only because we are so amazed by what our designers and project managers are able to produce we just can’t help but sing their praises everyday of the week.
From the very moment you first come into contact with a member of the Godfrey team it should be evident that you are not just dealing with some ordinary display design company, rather you are opening the door to one of the best experiences of your business career with the help of some of the best designers on the market today.
It all starts with a simple phone call to 1-800-789-9394 or click on of the mouse over to our contact page. Next begins a series of communications that will literally change the way you do business and shape your future for years to come, with the help a personal project manager together ideas will be formed based on your needs, desires, and goals. These designs can be based on any number of exhibits from our extensive gallery or could be something unique only to you. Plus if you’re in the area, you can also visit our showroom and find out just what goes on behind the scenes at Godfrey.
Once everyone is agreement with what you want in a custom built trade show display, the fun really starts as our designers begin the fabrication process. With each step emails and photos are sent to you along the way so there’s no question as to what is taking place to ensure you are getting the design of your dreams.
While complete setup instructions are included upon delivery, Godfrey’s commitment to you doesn’t end there! In fact for highly customized displays we will send a project manager to your location to ensure proper installation so that you are sure to be a hit at that next big trade show event.
So the next time you hear the phrases custom built trade show display and unique trade show ideas, think of all that Godfrey can do your business and get on the path to success!
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Monday, February 7th, 2011
In a lot of ways putting on a great trade show appearance is like producing a play. It may sound like a stretch but just think of the last trade show you attended and all the different things large and small that needed to be handled before the doors were opened signaling the beginning of the big event. Although the trade show will only last a few days the list of things that need to be done months in advance include:
*Locking in the date you will be attending
*Planning what you will be showing to the public.
*Making travel plans such as what flights to take and what hotels will offer the best rate
*Inventory needs to be stocked
*Potential customers in the area need to called on so they know where they can find you and what you will be offering.
*Employees to need be made aware of what will be expected
All of this and a ton of other decisions must be made before you even get to the conference center. Once there the production really kicks into high gear as all that planning pays off and a thousand more issues raise their ugly head. The event is going to last longer than originally thought, do you have enough product? The event planner stuck you in a spot where no one will be able to find you, is there a possibility to be moved? Where is the best place to put your additional signage such as posters or information displays? During those first hours of every trade show chaos rules and that’s why Godfrey prides itself on making sure that with all that is going on around you the last thing you have to worry about is your custom built display.
Regardless of if we are talking about an outdoor tent, an indoor grand format fabric structure, a custom built workstation, or an simple sampling kiosk, with the help of our designers and personal project managers the last thing you are going to have to worry about is how well your custom built trade show exhibit will stand up to the competition and how difficult it will be to install. So remember the next time you begin planning your schedule, get with Godfrey and enjoy the feeling of having one less thing to worry about.
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Thursday, January 27th, 2011
As we find ourselves at the midpoint of the week it seems that once again yet another winter storm is making its way towards the Northeast bringing with it several feet of snow. This winter definitely seems to be following the same pattern as week after week a new storm system begins to develop on the west coast just as the previous one exits the east leaving tons of snow and problems in its path. With many areas of the country running out of room to pile up the snow, running out of resources to deal with the snow, and running out of patience as yet another deadly snowfall begins to bear down on them; it’s easy to see why looking towards the spring and summer isn’t the easiest thing to do. That being said though, as business owners one of the top priorities has got to be keeping an eye on what is happening not just today and tomorrow but several months down the road. This means that while all the snow is falling outside, inside plans need to be getting made on how to generate sales this coming spring and summer.
The Hottest Outdoor Designs Of The Summer!!!
*Event Tents- Need something with tons of visibility that also allows for plenty of space to move around? The answer is an easy to assemble custom designed event tent featuring removable side panels, and most importantly large amounts of promotional space. Great for caterers and artisans!
*Outdoor Banner Stands- For businesses looking to flag down customers as they pass by, we’ve got the tools to get people running in to see what you have to offer. From 17 foot high banner sails, to always in motion flying banners, to the release and pop to attention TriTower there’s no end to the attention you will get with these one of a kind outdoor banners.
*Airflatable Pavilions- Are you someone that doesn’t do anything halfway? When you go to a trade show or outdoor event do you love to be the center of attention? Fully customized Airflatable Event Pavilions are the biggest, baddest, most awesome outdoor displays on the market today! Imaging your company’s name and logo surrounding a 40′diameter inflatable pavilion encircled with printed banner aprons on all sides and offering tons of space for all your merchandising needs! Forget being at the event, with this fantastic design you will be the event!
Tags: outdoor advertising, outdoor banners, outdoor displays, outdoor event tents, outdoor promotions, outdoor props, outdoor sales, summer trade show trends
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Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
The good news is that it appears the stimulus package which passed through Congress last year is working. The unemployment rate is dropping, holiday sales were higher than expected, and all across the country new jobs are being created spurred by a sudden uptick in growth. Unfortunately there’s a down side to everything and in terms of the stimulus it all comes down to the increase in road projects by city and state governments and how they are hurting the small business owner. We all known the secret to success is location location location, but what do you do when all that hard work picking out the perfect spot goes out the window thanks to a community renewal project? Sure in the long run better roads, sidewalks, and increase traffic will be great for business, but these projects can take years before they are completed leaving you struggling to attract customers among all the confusion.
Luckily there are a couple things you can do while you attempt to weather the storm, the first on the list being to make sure you’ve got plenty of name recognition. This should start the moment you catch wind that the possibility exists of a construction project occurring in front of your store. Coupons, billboards, contests, each are excellent ways of making sure the local community is aware of what a great business you have. The next thing to do is look into several high quality outdoor signs that are sure to catch the attention of those passing by and can tempt them to cross the construction to get to your location. A large format outdoor a-frame stand measuring at 8′h x 20′w and double side is the just the thing to get your business noticed about the traffic cones and detour signs. 17 foot banner sails, double-sided sidewalk poster frames, and eye popping flying banners each designed to feature your logo and specifically designed to flap in the wind like a friendly hello welcoming customers your direction.
If you are a small business owner facing some tough times due to construction in front of your store, then don’t wait till it’s too late to check out Godfrey’s line of fantastic looking outdoor displays!
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