Yahoo! That’s me… I’ve officially booked my stand and accommodation for January’s Scotland Trade Fair – Spring 2016!!!
It was in 2008 when I did my last trade show, just before my first born arrived. That one was in Harrogate. In 2007 I exhibited at the trade shows in Torquay and Scotland and before that in 2006, I did the massive Spring Fair in Birmingham’s NEC.
Two little nippers later, I had a break from promotional work to concentrate on my young family and my portrait commissions. My youngest will shortly be starting school so more time for my business once again.
I can’t say that taking part in trade shows have been up there with the most enjoyable times in my life but strangely enough I’m really looking forward to this latest venture. My card range has grown considerably since I last exhibited and now, several years on, my confidence and knowledge in this area has grown considerably too. I’m so proud of the products that I have so I’m really looking forward to showing them off.
I’m hoping to have a little look around Scotland’s Autumn Trade Fair later on this year. Although I already have my stand planned out, it’s always well worth seeing what your competition is up to. Not only that, in the past I have found that fellow traders are often very helpful and happy to share advice.
Roll on January!!!