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Emergency Tradeshow Booth Supplies: Preparing For The Worst

What You Should Know about Emergency Booth Supplies Be prepared. There will always be unanticipated emergencies Office/Promotional Items Tools/Maintenance Items Staff/Personal Items   You’ve gone through your checklist a dozen times over. Your staff has been thoroughly trained, your brochures and giveaways are neatly arrayed before you, and you are ready for show time! Yet no matter how prepared you are for your exhibit, there will always be unanticipated circumstances. Here are some items you should keep in your booth just in case. Office/Promotional Items Extra giveaway items — In case demand is higher than anticipated Additional promotional literature and marketing materials Business cards and business card holders if you have counter space Felt-tip Sharpies — At least a dozen since they tend to disappear Pens, pencils, and highlighters Stapler with extra staples/paper clips Notepads and post-it notes Calculators — One per staffer Staffer schedule/ contact info/ list of back-up staff members Extra batteries if you use a wireless mouse or keyboard Tools/Maintenance Items Duct tape — Just ask MacGyver . . . anything can be fixed with duct tape! Packaging tape – you’ll want one roll during dismantle Backup light bulbs Glass cleaner with rags and paper towels Clorox wipes Utility knife Tape measure Hammer/screwdriver (Phillips head and regular) Velcro — It’s a trade show necessity for all kinds of graphic emergencies Staff/Personal Items Tissues Anti-bacterial hand gel — You will be shaking a lot of hands First-aid kit: pain relievers, band-aids, disinfectant, cotton pads, burn cream Bottled water — Not to be consumed in the booth and cheaper than buying water at the show Throat lozenges Breath mints — To be consumed in the booth Hand lotion — Use in moderation, think handshakes!