If your business is planning on participating in a trade show event, having a smooth installation and dismantle (I&D) services is key. But there is a lot more to installation and dismantling (I&D) than handling everything from carpeting to furniture. Any labor-related activities must begin with three important practices: research, planning, and preparation.

Last month, we wrote a blog about the major benefits of outsourcing your trade show labor, from freeing up resources for pre-show planning to having more time to network during the show. Here, we dive into how exactly outsourcing your I&D services frees you up from all the project management tasks that go behind it.

Don’t stress over learning all the rules and regulations

The phrase “knowledge is power” was never truer than when applied to understanding labor rules. This is where the research phase goes into effect. Trade show labor experts will do the work of checking with the venue where the trade show is being held, read the exhibitor’s service manual, and find out what the jurisdiction is for union and non-union labor. They’ll know everything that is ­– and is not – allowed at the trade show venue, so that you can focus on showcasing your business.

Avoid last minute runarounds

No matter how organized you are pre-show, there are usually always last-minute struggles and challenges when setting up your booth. This is another area that trade show labor can help with. Need certain types of electrical cables? The I&D team likely has them on hand. Missing a box that you shipped? The trade show labor team can help track it down.

The trade show labor team you’ve hired will be fully ready to hook up wiring, audio/visual equipment and signage, as well as other required pre-show set-up chores that will make your trade show booth fully functional.

The other trade show labor team can be the behind-the-scenes operation that makes sure everything that is needed for the event is taken care of. And your team can focus on interacting with attendees and focusing on the bottom-line.

Conclusion

The part that trade show labor plays in trade show preparation is thorough and detailed. Consider the effort, time, and overall toll it will take on you and your staff if you try to do all the I&D on your own. For your benefit, when it comes to preparing for a trade show, avoid the pitfalls of DIY and hire a team of experts to help you with the back-end services.

If you have any other questions, want to find out more, or are ready to plan for I&D services, contact us today!