What to look for when working with an exhibition stand company for the first time 

Choosing to invest in a custom exhibition stand might seem simple enough at first. After all, all you need to do is find a company to make one for you, give them a brief and a design that you’re keen on, and the rest will take care of itself, right?

While it doesn’t need to be unnecessarily complicated, finding the right exhibition stand company for your specific needs does require some care and attention. 

In this article, we take a look at some of the main things to look out for when working with an exhibition stand company for the first time – from their experiences with similar businesses to the reviews they’ve received from past clients.

Experience with similar businesses

The first thing you’ll likely want to look for is whether or not the provider you’re considering has experience with similar businesses to yours. You don’t need to find a provider that has worked with exactly your business type in the past, but it will definitely help if they’ve dealt with businesses in a similar niche and of a similar size. 

Have a look at some of their case studies and ask them what kinds of businesses they normally work with. If they’re a competent provider like Focal Exhibitions, they should have the ability to understand your business’s needs and update their standard modular structures to meet those requirements. That being said, it can still help if they’ve completed similar projects before.

Communication

Another important thing to look out for is how easy it is to communicate with the exhibition stand designer. If you’re having a custom stand built for your business for the first time, you’ll want to make sure that you’re able to easily communicate your branding needs to a receptive and equally communicative design partner. 

You’ll be able to get some kind of idea about how easy the company is to communicate with from how they respond to your initial inquiries about their services. If you sense any issues, don’t just brush them under the carpet – take them seriously, and consider how those issues might impact your ability to complete the project.

Feedbacks

Lastly, you’ll want to carefully check the feedbacks of any providers you’re going with. If they’re an established company with plenty of experience, and they should have plenty of Google reviews as well. 

The odd negative review is fine, but if you start to see any trends that could point to more systemic issues in their service, it could be worth looking elsewhere for an exhibition stand provider. 

Working with an exhibition stand designer for the first time requires a little more care and attention, but if you do your research properly before choosing an option, it should go very smoothly. Check the experience with past projects similar to yours, their ability to communicate, and their reviews, and you should be able to sift out the problematic providers and find the perfect option for your needs.