8 Must-Follow Tips To Make The Most At Gift Expo

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Giftex – India’s premier gifts trade show has almost arrived! Being one of the largest and most-awaited corporate & regular expo in Mumbai, Giftex, over the last 38 years, has garnered a reputation for offering a professional ambiance that connects exhibitors with potential audiences. It provides a platform for showcasing premium corporate and innovative gifting solutions to the potential audience, like Manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, dealers & distributors, supply chain, and even regular day-to-day customers.

Planning for your visit? Here’s how to make the most of your visit to Giftex 2025

#1 Plan Before You Go

As a professional trade expo, it’s important that you sign up to get the entry for Giftex 2025. Register and collect your e-badge, present it at the counter, and take a printed copy of your m-Badge for the ultimate gifting experience. Thus, you can avoid the queues and fast-track your entry on the expo day and get ample time to experience new-age gifting solutions, network, and learn new gifting trends. Next, go through the exhibitor directory and make a note of the exhibitors you want to visit and see the gifting items. This will help you create a rough schedule for the day, plan to book appointments with key suppliers, and to discuss further on bulk order securing and deals. But, make sure you don’t overcommit – you’ll want to leave little space to explore and then run into business discussions.

#2 Take A Stock Report

With thousands of innovative gifting solutions and the latest gifting trends and releases, we know it’s easy to spend your fortune on impulse buying. To avoid blowing up your money, it’s better to take stock of what you need before heading to the expo. Check gifting products you want to stock and secure bulk orders in terms of seasonal, trending, and core buying aspects. While seasonal and trending gifts should be a limited stock, core items are your standard gifts, cash cows, that consistently sell and grow your money. You may also buy new products on a trial basis to learn the market demands at present and then place your orders in the future.

#3 Set A Budget

Now that you have an idea of the kind of gift items you have to buy in bulk, it’s time to set a budget and stick to it. Take a look at the past sales report to calculate how many items you need to order, the kind of discount given, the cost price & selling price, and how much you need to spend. Set aside a budget for regular orders, seasonal gifts, and trendy gifts. Also, you have to set aside cash for any must-have and trendy gifts you discover. It may seem daunting, but budgeting properly ahead of the expo will help you focus on the things you need to look for, amazing gifts, rather than put a strain on your pockets.

#4 Learn To Explore

One of the best things about attending the expo is the exquisiteness of finding what you want is just around the corner. Although you have mapped out incredible gifts you want to buy, don’t forget to visit the entire expo hall and check on other stalls that might not be on your list. It’s a good practice. A new gifting product might be hiding when you least expect it, and you’ll get a good insight into the season’s gifting trends for 2025.

#5 Question & Answers

Don’t hesitate to ask questions to exhibitors on important things, such as – cost, bulk pricing, delivery rates, minimum orders, material handling, freight costs, GST, etc. The more information you have, the better your decisions and hence, help grow your business. Secondly, exhibitors are keen on gaining business and making profits, so they will offer you better deals and good discounts, which you can take advantage of. Look out for exclusive discounts, free shipping, complimentary gifting items, etc. This will help you do competitive business and thus make your life merrier. So, Q&A is important for you.

#6 Set Your Goal

Attending a gift expo means taking valuable time away from your shops and business, so make it countable. Set yourself some financial goals beforehand so you have something to measure your progress with. It could be as simple as the number of stalls you want to visit, gifting products and services you want to order, or a certain amount of new products you are looking for, especially those that are limited and difficult to find in the market. Whatever, it is set a realistic goal and try and stick to your plans.

#7 Enjoy Giftex 2025

We don’t want to sound like your boss, but remember all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Although getting deals and things you’re hunting is important, learn to chill. Eat well, drink a lot, and most importantly, enjoy the gifting experience. Visit every stall to experience delightful gifting ideas, the freebies, play games or quizzes at the particular stall, and stay entertained. It’s one of the best corporate gifts expo of the year, be on top of your game. Take time out to sip a cup of coffee and whatever you want to achieve, for 3 days, based on your goals.

Lastly, at the end of the day, sort out all the materials you’ve gathered from the expo. Make notes of which vendor and what you spoke to, and if any orders were placed, what is the final cost price, and how much budget is left in hand. This will give you a clear picture of what you need to do when you visit the next day for India’s premier corporate gifting show 2025.

#8 Build Networking Opportunities

It’s not every day that you get to see innovative and trendiest gifting solutions, especially when Giftex brings them under one roof, so take full advantage of it. Take time to discover unique gifting solutions, tailored for your gifting needs. From eco-friendly to gadget gifts and personalized gifts, luxury gifts, and corporate gifts packages, you will find a wide range of items at Giftex. This is your opportunity to source the latest gifting innovations and find gifts that align with your business or personal goals.

In today’s social media and email-induced world, face-to-face business connections are special and holds significant value. This is what gifting expos are all about. Being able to meet the face behind the name will help you build good relations with your vendors, lead to better negotiations, and help you boost your sales.