Bonus Depreciation Available for 2012 Legislation passed in late 2010 provides for the expensing of 50% of new property eligible for bonus depreciation – which includes trade show displays – placed in service before December 31, 2012. This expensing (bonus depreciation) Federal tax Section 168, allows you to write off 50% of the full purchase amount this year […]

How ad agencies add value to their services by promoting trade shows to their clients By Daniel Chaddock, President of E&E Exhibit Solutions Over the past 16 years since opening E&E Exhibit Solutions, I have encountered many ad agency owners who look at trade shows as something that takes up a significant portion of their […]

Know just what you’re getting for your investment By Daniel Chaddock, President of E&E Exhibit Solutions Tempted by that too-good-to-be-true $800 pop-up display you found online? Trust your instincts. That pop-up may seem budget-friendly now, but it won’t be when you need to replace it next year—or sooner.  There is quite a bit of difference […]

Create inviting environments that engage trade show attendees By Daniel Chaddock, President of E&E Exhibit Solutions As a trade show marketer, you know you can’t just plop down any old booth in a space and attract attendees. Designing your trade show display is as strategic as picking the right show or crafting your marketing message […]

Get the best ROI from your next trade show by reducing your show service costs – just follow these money-saving tips. By Daniel Chaddock, President of E&E Exhibit Solutions From trade show exhibit shipping and storage to electricity, set-up, takedown and more, there’s more to exhibiting at your next trade show than just booking space […]

Autumn’s trade show season is just around the corner! Prepare yourself for a streamlined, successful season with our easy checklist. By Daniel Chaddock, President of E&E Exhibit Solutions Every day brings us a step closer to the hectic fall trade show season. With just a few weeks left before the hustle and bustle of shows […]

Trade show exhibits are a major investment. Get even more for your money when you use your display outside the convention hall as well. By Daniel Chaddock, President of E&E Exhibit Solutions You’ve invested in an exhibit property and want to make the most out of it. So, what should you do with your trade […]

Affordable upgrades can add instant style to your pop-up exhibit – and make your company stand out. By Daniel Chaddock, President of E&E Exhibit Solutions If you’ve had your eye on a new trade show exhibit but you’re on a tight budget, that doesn’t mean you have to stick with your same old pop-up display […]

You may have more opportunities than you think to go green with environmentally friendly, sustainable trade show exhibiting. Here are some industry best practices for being a green exhibitor this year. By Daniel Chaddock From transportation and lodging to trade show exhibits, supplies and more, there are myriad ways to go green at your next […]

Make a green trade show display part of your corporation’s commitment to green marketing this year. Made from recycled, renewable and environmentally safe materials, green trade show displays are the next big trend. By Daniel Chaddock, President of E&E Exhibit Solutions American companies are going green like never before, shopping for environmentally friendly alternatives for […]