Exhibiting at Manchester Central: what you need to know

Manchester Central is the main exhibition and conference venue in the heart of Manchester. It’s a striking building, a former Victorian railway station with a huge arched roof, and it sits right in the city centre. If you’ve booked space here, or you’re considering it, this guide covers the practical things worth knowing before you … Read more

Modular vs custom exhibition stands: which is right for you?

Once you’ve decided to exhibit, you’ll come across two main types of stand: modular and custom. They’re built differently, they cost differently, and they suit different businesses. This guide explains the difference in plain terms so you can pick the right one. What is a modular stand? A modular stand is built from a system … Read more

How to get more leads at a trade show

A trade show is only worth it if you come away with leads. You can have a great looking stand and a busy few days, but if nobody useful gives you their details, the show hasn’t paid for itself. This guide covers practical ways to pull in more leads, from before the doors open to … Read more

Exhibition stand sizes explained

One of the first decisions you make when you exhibit is how much floor space to book. It sounds simple, but it affects your budget, your design and how many people you can talk to at once. Book too little and your stand feels cramped. Book too much and you’re paying for space you can’t … Read more

Hidden Costs of Exhibiting at Trade Shows: What Every Business Should Budget For

When businesses start planning an exhibition, they usually focus on two things. The cost of booking the exhibition space and the cost of the exhibition stand. Those are certainly two of the biggest expenses, but they’re rarely the only ones. Every exhibition involves a number of additional costs that can easily be overlooked during the … Read more

Are Modular Exhibition Stands Cheaper? A Complete Cost Comparison

If you’re booking your next exhibition, you’ll probably end up choosing between a modular stand and a bespoke one. It’s the question we get asked most. “Are modular exhibition stands actually cheaper?” Usually, yes. But how much you save depends on how often you exhibit, which venues you’re booking, and how much your design actually … Read more