diary of a nss newbie, official post #1 {121 days left}
if you aren’t already sick of me mentioning NSS {acronym for the national stationery show} you’re going to get real sick of me come may. i’m going to try my best to document my nss adventures {to help out any nss virgins thinking of taking the plunge} because this here said trade show is a big deal {“The National Stationery Show® is the world’s most comprehensive collection of social stationery and related products for gift giving and self-expression.” -NSS website}. when i’m not on mommy duty or printing a current order, every moment going forward is going to be spent thinking about, making lists for, brainstorming for, and stressing about this show. this is no joke.
here’s a little timeline to bring you up to date:
- may 2012 – walked the show, talked to exhibitors, snapped a bunch of photos
- september 2012 – completed online application
- october 2012- received booth assignment {#1866!!} + contract + submitted deposit
- fall 2012 – completed tradeshow bootcamp
- january 2013 – paid remaining balance of booth {yup, going broke already and it’s only january!
i have lists on my computer, my iphone, ipad, on paper of a bazillion things i need to think about and do for this show…
- booth design?
- decor?
- flooring?
- signage?
- lighting?
- product lines?
- press kit?
- samples?
- product photography?
- line sheets?
- paper or online catalog?
- update website?
- pre-show marketing?
- mailers?
- promos + giveaways?
- drive or fly?
- leave booth and store in new jersey?
- accommodations?
- ????????
wow. breathe. i probably shouldn’t be writing this post right before i go to bed. hmmm. well, regardless of the stress, i am excited. follow along as i blog my nss journey!!!
