{"id":35785,"date":"2025-03-10T11:52:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-09T22:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/?p=35785"},"modified":"2025-03-10T11:57:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T22:57:00","slug":"grow-your-own-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/grow-your-own-expo\/","title":{"rendered":"Grow Your Own Expo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-m32g8hto-eb5f1d51299e8c49759bc97aef7d2b24 main_color avia-section-no-padding avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap sidebar_right'   data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-35785'><div 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units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-35785'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1blzfb2-0d25cdd1d2ef126ba6b3dd544ada5afa av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9nz0e-616179d50531d4db1e277802b3e21c61\">\n.flex_column.av-9nz0e-616179d50531d4db1e277802b3e21c61{\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9nz0e-616179d50531d4db1e277802b3e21c61 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m7v36r05-883a7a9c77958911f1963f2851f5b197\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m7v36r05-883a7a9c77958911f1963f2851f5b197 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https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Grow-Your-Own-Expo-1-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Grow-Your-Own-Expo-1-80x16.png 80w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Grow-Your-Own-Expo-1-495x100.png 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-m7v5rhzm-daa60beadb02ea6b3809c046bedeb76b hr-default  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m32hhfa2-30888f0f46c455d3dbf7c2631c921ba8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em><strong>approx 3 minute read<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-nfff61-c2472fd4f44ba402b56d375cfbeada0d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Exhibitions can be expensive.<\/h2>\n<p>Whilst there is a time and a place for them, we\u2019ve found that self-led events in your local area can be just as effective. Whether you sell B2B or B2C, there is a huge opportunity in local eventing. But where to start?<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a simple 10-step plan for hosting an event in your town.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-i805by-6c9aaa4d8ff65abe5aa6a48d1107b237 hr-default  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-73upni-d198a14048869a9067301c65d651252b main_color avia-section-no-padding avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-35785'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1ssgiim-3faea44fc1e4cb730c98c1191a9ac878 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-13  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-n3glb2-ea9758f64a781c2556cdc95be38074ff\">\n.flex_column.av-n3glb2-ea9758f64a781c2556cdc95be38074ff{\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-n3glb2-ea9758f64a781c2556cdc95be38074ff av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-uodp0e-b410e2187dc490342bb9c0264f346bf6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35795 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Basics.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Basics.png 256w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Basics-80x22.png 80w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 256px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 256\/70;\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"CalendarHeadings\"><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Lato Light',sans-serif;\">01. <strong>THE BASICS<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"NettlBodyTextLightWeight\"><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Date <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u2013 avoid weeks with a public holiday near them and check for sporting or music events that could cause travel chaos on the day of your event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"NettlBodyTextLightWeight\"><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Time<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u2013 guests are likely to be other business owners, or employees, so we\u2019ve found that holding events between 3 \u2013 7pm midweek works well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"NettlBodyTextLightWeight\"><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Venue<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u2013 consider holding the event at your workplace. Guests will get a better feel for your business, plus, it\u2019s free! If you don\u2019t have space, look for interesting spaces to hire like galleries or period style buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-12cr40u-b1a0b912930b3dc6ccd2781207c1c245\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-12cr40u-b1a0b912930b3dc6ccd2781207c1c245{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-12cr40u-b1a0b912930b3dc6ccd2781207c1c245 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m33vs7uw-ec3c898f910187df1d01d62097d436d6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35794 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Guest-List.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"70\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Guest-List.png 86w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Guest-List-80x68.png 80w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 86px) 100vw, 86px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 86px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 86\/73;\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"CalendarHeadings\"><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Lato Light',sans-serif;\">02. THE GUEST LIST<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"NettlBodyTextLightWeight\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Compile a guest list from your client database or buy targeted data. Aim to invite as many people as possible to ensure you end up with a decent number of guests. In our experience, 10% of those invited will register to attend, then 50% of those will turn up on the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-vgaxa6-19dca4ab088d1e3f8f7ac7c48179dbf0\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-vgaxa6-19dca4ab088d1e3f8f7ac7c48179dbf0{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-vgaxa6-19dca4ab088d1e3f8f7ac7c48179dbf0 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m33peqc3-d27666295cafe0e43b11babdb6695e1e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35793 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Fun-Factor.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"70\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Fun-Factor.png 82w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Fun-Factor-80x69.png 80w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 82px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 82\/71;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>03.THE FUN FACTOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having a fun factor is another incentive for people to attend. It helps to break the ice and guests will stick around for longer. We\u2019ve held a silent auction, ran a beer pong tournament and hosted game shows.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-whe89q-4458715b9ce6e952fbf6b11b6b14ad0b\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-whe89q-4458715b9ce6e952fbf6b11b6b14ad0b{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-whe89q-4458715b9ce6e952fbf6b11b6b14ad0b hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-wqv0se-019ea40048f79412a5eab7a1d3ec9e67 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35792 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Online.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"70\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Online.png 97w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Online-80x57.png 80w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 97px) 100vw, 97px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 97px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 97\/69;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>04. THE ONLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Create an online home for your event. Whether that\u2019s a landing page, or a one page website, we can help. We found Eventbrite a useful tool to manage registrations and the ticketing process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m33q72nl-33b64efc60fb88674c06a0b5b78bea32\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m33q72nl-33b64efc60fb88674c06a0b5b78bea32{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m33q72nl-33b64efc60fb88674c06a0b5b78bea32 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m33q1449-296a591066c72fe05a7041571fd8ef8f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35791 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Printing.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"70\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Printing.png 92w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Printing-80x61.png 80w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 92px) 100vw, 92px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 92px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 92\/70;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>05. THE PRINTING<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ask us to design and print some unique invites. Before you post them, make sure your online pages are live. We can also help with sales brochures, leaflets or any marketing materials you want to hand out on the day. Ask us about workwear for your team and branded merch too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m33q6jth-4c19fcadd0e1106f83d650a63be467dd\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m33q6jth-4c19fcadd0e1106f83d650a63be467dd{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m33q6jth-4c19fcadd0e1106f83d650a63be467dd hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m7v44mh2-fc32f85e24300c0e0ee8461b09d335e3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35790 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Socials.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Socials.png 369w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Socials-300x57.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Socials-80x15.png 80w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 369px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 369\/70;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>06. THE SOCIALS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Social platforms are a great (and free) way to spread the word about your event. Schedule regular posts in the run up to your event. Need help? Check out our Social Media packages at: nettl.com\/nz\/social-media<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1h7io6h-bea274712a8f2b70ca2b211736c72b20\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1h7io6h-bea274712a8f2b70ca2b211736c72b20{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1h7io6h-bea274712a8f2b70ca2b211736c72b20 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m7v46zew-d53c3b78a6825477cd2271750c6a1b2c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35789 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Emails.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"70\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Emails.png 91w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Emails-80x61.png 80w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 91px) 100vw, 91px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 91px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 91\/69;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>07. THE EMAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Schedule emails to go to the guest list in the lead up to the event. One to coincide with the invites landing, one 2 weeks prior, and one 1 week prior. Make sure you have permission to email beforehand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-15f71c9-d28dba7c6fdeb4836b84e42ad13de2c3\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-15f71c9-d28dba7c6fdeb4836b84e42ad13de2c3{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-15f71c9-d28dba7c6fdeb4836b84e42ad13de2c3 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m7v4w2m9-d61669a3f1f69a8f659fcd596020c428 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35812 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Decor.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 70px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 70\/75;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>08. THE DECOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Make your event space look amazing. Branded fabric backdrops, tablecloths and deckchairs can work wonders in an empty space. Put flags and banners outside the venue to help with navigation.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/exhibit-stands\/\">Ask us for ideas.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1ceuyqx-3081ae95c078eca4317600454b174c37\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1ceuyqx-3081ae95c078eca4317600454b174c37{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1ceuyqx-3081ae95c078eca4317600454b174c37 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m7v48i88-acaccdc9250b6b0411aa1eb315be91f8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35788 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Big-Day.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"70\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 81px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 81\/70;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>09. THE BIG DAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make sure everything is ready at least 30 minutes before the advertised start time. Try to engage with every guest and collect details from everyone who attends.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-v9c63t-8fcf838b7e21ba12273f72d36a30037c\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-v9c63t-8fcf838b7e21ba12273f72d36a30037c{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-v9c63t-8fcf838b7e21ba12273f72d36a30037c hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m7v4macb-f4da34de6c9e1f5b13f4e47200b1da90 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35787 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/The-Follow-Up.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 64px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 64\/69;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>10.<\/strong><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Lato Light',sans-serif;\">THE FOLLOW UP<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Your event will likely pass in a blur so it\u2019s important to follow up on those contacts. Schedule calls and emails in the days following the event to continue conversations. If you have a tablet, you can use a simple online form to take down details and notes about each person you talk to. Send these to yourself for later.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-v1cyll-6998ad2cc0d014d7dd0a02bb420d55f0\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-v1cyll-6998ad2cc0d014d7dd0a02bb420d55f0{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-v1cyll-6998ad2cc0d014d7dd0a02bb420d55f0 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m7v514ec-670bf303e28e8f78cfdc444347679ead\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m7v514ec-670bf303e28e8f78cfdc444347679ead img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m7v514ec-670bf303e28e8f78cfdc444347679ead .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-m7v514ec-670bf303e28e8f78cfdc444347679ead av-styling- avia-align-center  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