Budget Stretchers: Plan Ahead
Another important way to save big is to take advantage of discounts that are offered for early commitment and for volume purchases.
I always look at the history of the past shows. Why did my budget get larger than expected - was I late in ordering material, did I sign up late for an annual show that is 100% guaranteed that I will attend year after year? The point is: it's crucial to be aware of dates and to plan ahead when there is a large amount of money to be spent.
- Mary Sessa-Lipsey / LexisNexis
Since we have many trade shows during the year, and represent many different markets, we can combine our orders for shirts or giveaways for multiple shows to get quantity discounts.
- Marilyn Corey, 3M