Yes I know when you first see the manual it can be daunting, but it is there to help you. 95% of the answers you need are buried in that binder (or CD, on-line PDF’s) of information.
A main document that is your friend is the deadlines page. All the deadlines for forms, orders, and shipping are listed in one place. When I first started doing this it was invaluable, and it still is today.
There’s other handy things like shipping label templates & maps, but most important, are labor rules for the show. I have found that labor rules change from show to show and are not consistent. This document demystifies and explicitly outlines what exhibitors can and cannot do on the show floor when loading in or dismantling the booths. Reading this can save a lot of grief once you are on the show floor.
