Buyer "Show Tips" for a successful trade show

Welcome to the China Toy Expo (CTE). We appreciate your decision to attend the show voted as No. 1 toy show in Chinese mainland. We offer you the opportunity to meet with suppliers, conduct business meetings, network with others in retail, investigate new products and place orders. We hope you experience the Power of Partnership at the CTE.

The most important thing to have when attending any show is a positive attitude.

Here are just a few tips to help you get everything done that you need to do and have fun doing it.

Pre-Show
Pre-register online to avoid waiting in line on site.
Make airline and hotel reservations early and plan an agenda.
Bring plenty of your own business cards for use during the show.
Talk to colleagues who have previously attended.
Stay for as many show days as you can.
Make appointments to visit with your KEY companies first.
Pack comfortable shoes.

During Show
CTE2010 will take place from Tuesday 12th – Thursday 14th October. The opening hours are: Tuesday 9:00-16:30     Wednesday 9:00-16:30      Thursday 9:00-16:00
Make sure that you will receive the free admission badge and detailed floor plan at the registration counters.
Communicate with interested suppliers and get productive results if a professional interpreter accompanies you all through your visiting at the fair.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Drink plenty of water while you're in Shanghai to avoid dehydration, the October is still hot.
Have a pen and notebook handy.
Keep your badge in plain sight while browsing the show.
Keep track of orders and so that your budget will stay on track.
Take breaks to refresh and revitalize, have a snack or get some fresh air in our international buyer lounge.
Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to others.
Attend seminars and activities on site, if available.
Don't linger too long at one booth.
Come to our information counter located in W3 for any kind of questions on-site.

Post-Show
Close the show on a positive note!
Make your return travel arrangements for the day after the show closes.
Allow a full two hours at the airport to check-in and clear security.
Identify that your objectives were met and that time spent at the show was worthwhile, both time-wise and money-wise.
Follow-up with your suppliers on purchase orders.
Receive our e-news to keep touch in your interested products.

We hope this list of "tips" will help to ensure your success at the show with some powerful new partnerships and bring you back year after year.

If you have any questions, please call Eric WANG, at 86-10-66039661 or e-mail wangjuxian@toy-cta.org