Not every custom tradeshow exhibit project needs an RFP (Request For Proposal). But there are times when it's an appropriate way to communicate what you need to a handful of carefully selected exhibit design and fabrication firms. Here's a brief look at a number of things you should consider including in the RFP:

Tim Patterson has been helping companies navigate the trade show world since 2002. He owns TradeshowGuy Exhibits and writes here about exhibit design, marketing, industry trends, and lessons learned from more than two decades on the show floor.