Below are the 12 most recent journal entries recorded in xtreme11428's InsaneJournal:

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
1:34 pm	Artificial palm trees - choosing which one Artificial palm trees work well in offices, homes, restaurants and hotels because they are artificial and need little if any care. Adding a touch of nature to indoor décor is popular these days, and palm trees are being used in homes and businesses throughout the United States. Artificial palm trees look like natural palms, and all you need to do is pay for it and bring it home. There is no worrying about watering, trimming or fertilizing and no qualms about the tree getting too big for its location. An artificial palm tree has a fake trunk that acts as a central support, an external covering to disguise the real material used for the trunk and detachable fronds. The fake trunk is affixed to a plane base that supports the entire tree. Artificial palm trees costs from $50 to $1000, depending upon the species. Artificial palms are as varied as the natural plant with the palm type, foliage span, average trunk diameter, height and weight taken into consideration. For example, an indoor royal coconut palm and a Polynesian palm differ from each other in that their trunks are made of wood and fiberglass respectively with diameters 7 and 9 inches. Artificial palms can also be potted into containers just like real trees. This can be done in a plastic pot by taping up the holes, mix weights for stone, brick or rock and then using expanding foam to cement the tree into the pot. After potting, the plant can be transferred into a decorative container and your indoor plant is ready for display. Palm Trees provides detailed information on Palm Trees, Artificial Palm Trees, Silk Palm Trees, Types Of Palm Trees and more. Palm Trees is affiliated with Christmas Trees. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kevin_Stith Current Mood: accomplished (Comment on this)
1:02 pm	Xtreme Exhibits new online shopping The ropers at Annie Oakley's Real Western Dudette Ranch were all riding high in the saddle. It was just before their first travel trade show in Chicago, and they just knew they would rope in big sales. Annie and her all-woman cowpoke staff were confident thousands of American working women were just itchin to pay $1995 or more to learn the fine art of cattle roping and bronco busting. Annie sent her two best cowgirls; figurin' if they could handle cattle, they could sure rustle up some sales. The cowgirls brought to the show a couple of hay bales, a big sign with genuine spurs dangling from it, a table clear across the front of their booth loaded with hundreds of small snapshots of the cowpokes in action, a four-page story Annie had hand wrote to give out. They wore their most trail-worn chaps and their fanciest boots. Dang! Three days later, Annie's seasoned cowgirls left the show more tired then after three-week cattle drive, ornery with their throats as dry as dust. They had only four leads, and had made no sales. Annie was as irritated as a stepped-on rattler; she had spent over $5,000. and was sure it was the show promoter's fault her cowgirls were not more successful. Proper Trade show Strategies Yield More Leads & Sales Annie is fictional, but the way she fell out of the saddle is not much different than dozens of businesses I observe, and even some I have consulted to. I don't let the ones under my reins keep going down the desert trail that Annie followed. You can end up more like this fictional company... Tropical Bill's Eco-Amazon Windsurfing tours had not lost any clients to Piranha during the first months of operation, and they were ready to expand his small tour business through travel trade shows. Bill and his staff's goals at their first show were to raise broad awareness for their unique trips to consumers as well as secure travel agent representation. An expert windsurfer, Tropical Bill had little experience with promotion, sales and trade shows and knew that, like windsurfing, it was a learned experience. He admitted his ignorance and assumed what I call "beginner's mind." Here's what Bill and his team did to improve their trade show results: He sought out as much advice and information as he could. Visited other tourism trade shows. Took a workshop on trade show marketing and read all he could on the subject. His team created a solid plan on how to achieve their specific goals. They called and sent out several mailings of personalized cards and letters to key prospects before the show offering a show special. They invested in a quality exhibit with easy-to-read graphics and bold benefit-oriented marketing communications. Learned how-to create a powerful travel trade show booth that grabbed prospects attention and sell more by reading "Tourism Marketing Success" See link below in Authors Resource Box: Bill role-played and practiced boothmanship with his most knowledgeable and motivated team of four that were staffing the booth at scheduled intervals. Show management was excited about Tropical Bill's Windsurfing Simulator and gave them excellent floor placement. A follow-up sales letter was pre-printed and sent from the office to key prospects immediately with several new color brochures. The preparation, booth, staff activities, offers and prospect follow-up were all well executed. Tropical Bill implemented many other strategies all covered in this article, raised the flag to their existence, made numerous bookings, established promising relationships with many travel agents, signed up for representation by two large adventure travel wholesalers, and even generated interest for a editorial story Outside Magazine. Unlike Annie Oakleys' Dudette Ranch, Tropical Bill's Windsurfing company was now on the map, generating some cash flow and filling its sails with some powerful promotional winds. Bill could hardly wait for their next show opportunity. Annie was last seen commiserating around the campfire with her cowpokes. Both outfitters knew that attendees at travel trade shows were their best markets. Both hoped to have some sales during the show and create awareness for future bookings. Clearly different attitudes and strategies yield different returns on investment. "Beginners mind," planning, research, goals, and specific strategies make for happy trails and high wind days. Don't reinvent the wheel. The resources you need, like the Texas Rangers, are awaiting your request for assistance. Show management and trade organizations are there to help with your success. This show, like many others, will be both an industry trade show filled with travel agents and media as well as motivated consumers of travel related products and services. Trade shows are abundant fishing grounds; you just need the right equipment, training and bait. 4 Strategies for Maximizing Trade Show Exhibiting Results 1. Have a team-created plan. Unity provides more sales. Incorporate your most knowledgeable and motivated staff from start to finish. When the staff and owners share the same vision and agenda, achieving your goals will be far easier. 2. Do pre-show mailings and phone invitations can triple attendance. David Garfinkel and Jay Conrad Levinson in the soon to be released book, "Guerrilla Direct-Mail Marketing" suggest to use multiple personalized invitations promoting special offers redeemable only at your booth. 3. Arrive a couple days before show. Tap into guaranteed opportunity. There are unmatched opportunities to meet with media, establish sales representation, and network with fellow travel business people. Share what has worked for you and help others. When the show starts you'll be better prepared and rested then most. 4. Taking care of yourself will yield better results. Schedule your staff so that everyone is smiling and well rested. Drink plenty of water. Eat well- balanced meals for higher energy. Avoid alcohol at all times during show. Wear comfortable shoes. Stretch your muscles while checking out other exhibits. In 2005, U.S. consumers spent more then $486 billion dollars for travel related equipment, travel, lodging, and meals - and with hundreds of outfitters like Annie Oakley and Amazon Bill's. All this just to have fun! Proper trade show marketing can be a magical and fun part of your total marketing plan. Read and learn more here: 10 Commandments of Travel Trade Show Marketing Success Tim Warren is the Host of Travel Business Success Online Radio Training Podcast Show, author of Tourism Marketing Success and founder of Travel Business Strategies. Since 1994, Tim has helped dozen's of tourism businesses and destinations just like you with create trade show strategies that help you standout from the crowd, sell more trips and increase arrivals. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tim_Warren Current Mood: creative (Comment on this)
Monday, May 19th, 2008
3:46 pm	Table top Displays Table top displays are smaller than large floor models. For more information on how to get a table top display with or without graphics and velcro compatable fabric visit: http://xtreme11428.livejournal.com/ (Comment on this)
3:43 pm	Table Top Displays Table top displays can be very functional. They can provide a nice clean corporate image while still being very economical, easy to set up, and can be used in conjunction with eye popping graphics! Choose from the different types below. Fast folding display panels Popup Table Top Displays Seamless Exhibit Panel kits Tension Fabric Displays Find more and customize them at: http://www.blantondisplays.com Current Mood: creative
Friday, April 18th, 2008
5:26 pm	John Mehrmann and Michael Moore Take the Stage at RLTS in Las Vegas - PRWeb Government: Transportati John Mehrmann and Michael Moore, leading authorities and industry experts, will appear on stage at the Reverse Logistics Trade Show (RLTS) Conference and Expo. Third Party Service Providers (3PSPs) will be exhibiting Reverse Logistics services and solutions at the conference to take place February 4-6, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (PRWeb Jan 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb640641.htm more... designers and producers of trade show exhibits and displays (Comment on this)
Thursday, March 6th, 2008
1:05 pm	Artificial Palm Trees Imagine having a tropical paradise for your guests to enjoy as though they were relaxing on an exotic island, the warm summer wind blowing through their hair, a tall cool refreshment, and palm trees gently swaying in the breeze waving their worries slowly out with the tide. Wouldn't that be great? Our new residential clients are "head over heels" about our special residential pricing!Plus, with our new simplified installation method, the trees are set up in minutes providing you and your guests with years of breezy tropical fun. http://www.xtremelytropical.com Artificial Palm trees for indoor or Outdoor installation (Comment on this)
12:57 pm	Photoshop(R) World Conference & Expo Offers $100 Money-Saving Discount with Advance Registration: Re Advance registration for the world's largest educational event for graphic artists, photographers, graphic and Web designers, and Photoshop(R) users of all skill levels -- Photoshop World Conference & Expo - is underway with a $100 discount at www.photoshopworld.com or calling 800-738-8513 by Friday, Feb. 29. Sponsored by Adobe Systems Incorporated and produced by the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP), Photoshop World will be held April 2-4 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. (PRWeb Feb 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/photoshop/adobe/prweb684174.htm more... designers and producers of trade show exhibits and displays (Comment on this)
Thursday, February 21st, 2008
2:28 pm	Update: ARM to show off Android platform at trade show next week - Computer World Linux It's clear that Google's Android will be of interest to visitors at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week, but the question remains as to how well phones running the mobile platform will work. more... designers and producers of trade show exhibits and displays (Comment on this)
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
5:14 pm	Expo momentum snowballs - VNUNet CRN sara yirrell , CRN , Thursday 7 February 2008 at 00:00:00 Exhibition and delegate registrations are strong as Nick Leeson is announcedas keynote speaker, writes Sara YirrellChannel Expo 2008 is gathering momentum, with more than 1,500 resellers already registered for the event and 55 exhibitors signed and sealed.... >  Read the full article more... designers and producers of trade show exhibits and displays http://www.xtreme-exhibits.com (Comment on this)
Monday, February 18th, 2008
10:41 am	John Ashcroft to Keynote at InfoSec World 2008 - Business Wire - Trade Show News FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MISTI today announced the addition of former U.S. Attorney General John D. Ashcroft as a keynote speaker at InfoSec World Conference and Expo 2008. more... designers and producers of trade show exhibits and displays (Comment on this)
Thursday, February 14th, 2008
11:38 am	Vietnam Electronics 2008 is the official event sponsored by Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) and jointly organized by Vietnam's largest operator Vietnam Posts & Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. more... designers and producers of trade show exhibits and displays (Comment on this)
10:58 am	who are we? We are a full service and custom design exhibit company focused on bringing service and innovation to the tradeshow industry. We offer a myriad of products and services designed to help your company achieve its marketing goals. At Xtreme Exhibits, we treat your business like a partner, taking the time to understand your needs so that we can offer you the services you need, and that will make your next show a success. Xtreme Exhibits, Inc. 11428 Moog Dr St. Louis MO 63146 Phone 314-785-1700 http://www.xtreme-exhibits.com (Comment on this)