Exhibitions

What are the costs of exhibiting?

There are a number of costs to take into account when budgeting for an exhibition including:

• Floor space hire (costs are usually based per square metre). Entrance and corner pitches are normally the most expensive.
• Stand design and construction.
• Stand accessories - display racks, flowers and plants.
• Furniture such as chairs and a table can either be hired or be bought and used again. Lockable cabinets, shelving and lighting can be hired from the event organisers.
• Insurance. This is required to cover the stand being destroyed, staff belongings going missing or valuable equipment such as computers being stolen.
• Staff accommodation if necessary.
• Couriers may be needed to transport any equipment to the exhibition.
• Transport (if necessary) - car hire or train tickets.
• Promotional material. This may include product and company leaflets and brochures, catalogues, business cards, and giveaways such as pens, stress toys, mouse mats and so on.
• Clothing. You may decide to order company clothing so that all members of staff working on the stand are dressed similarly, incorporating the business's colours and logo.