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What factors determine your decision to attend a trade show? (click all that apply)
Location
Time of year
Education
Vendors
Why do you decide to visit a particular booth at a trade show? (check all that apply)
See new product lines
To speak with the sales reps
Exhibitor offers a show special
Ability to lodge a complaint
Gives away door prizes
Do you take your family to trade shows?
Always
Sometimes
No
Yes, if location is applicable
If VDTA/SDTA rotated cities for the show, choose which cities you would be most likely to attend. Your choices are: Dallas, San Diego, Reno, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa, Las Vegas, Atlantic City Please type your choices in order of importance in the text box:
What days of the week are best for you to attend a show?
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
What types of seminars would you like to see at the show? (check all that apply)
Business
Product
Technical
Service
What type of Keynote would you like to hear at the convention?
Motivational
Instructional
Sales & Marketing
How long have you been in business and how many employees do you have?
Products carried: (check all that apply)
Vacuums
Air cleaning/Filtration
Carpet cleaning supplies
Central Vacuums
Janitorial cleaning supplies
Sewing Machines
Patterns
Fabric - home dec
Fabric - fashion
Fabric - quilting
Comm. embroidery machines
Quilting Machines
Notions
Longarm or shortarm quilting machines
Commercial equipment
Rental equipment
Do you stock impulse items?
Yes
No
How important is a diverse product line to your business for added profits?
Very important
Important
Not important
What percentage of you business comes from repeat customers?
10%
25%
33%
50%
75%
more than 75%
Do you direct mail customers any of the following? (check all that apply)
Birthday cards
Store sale information
Class information
Anniversary cards
Discount Coupons
Reminder for service
Info on special promotions
Do you stock janitorial cleaning chemicals for household use?
Yes
No
Would you like to sell janitorial cleaning supplies for household use?
Yes
No
Do you have a rental center?
Yes
No
Do you offer in-home or delivery service?
Yes
No
Do you service the equipment you sell?
Yes
No
Which of the following trade publications to you read consistently?
Floor Care Professional
Central Vac Professional
SQE Professional
Craftrends
Do you keep back issues of the above publications?
Sometimes
Never
How would you rate the importance of trade publications to your business?
Very important
Important
Somewhat important
Not important
How likely are you to contact companies advertised in Floor Care Professional/Central Vac Professional?
Very likely
Likely
Somewhat Likely
Not Likely
How likely are you to contact companies advertised in SQE Professional?
Very likely
Likely
Somewhat Likely
Not Likely
How likely are you to contact companies advertised in Quilting NOW?
Very Likely
Likely
Somewhat Likely
Not Likely
How likely are you to contact companies advertised in PLYB?
Very Likely
Likely
Somewhat Likely
Not Likely
What type of articles do you like to read in the publications?
Business
Executive profiles
Product releases
Projects
Industry news
Technical
Editorial comment
MEMBERS: Do you display your membership decal?
Yes
No
MEMBERS: Check the benefits that you use: (check all that apply)
Business/Personal Insurance (Benefit Resources)
Freight Savings Plan (Siriani & Associates)
Credit Card Processing or Gift Cards (First Horizon)
Home Source Credit Care (Textron Financial)
Product Protection Plan (Bankers Warranty Group)
Manufacturers Discount Coupons from VDTA/SDTA
Postcards & Brochures from VDTA/SDTA
Certification Programs from VDTA/SDTA
International Vacuum Month
International Sewing Month
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Company Name:
City, State, Zip
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