
Emailed to you, the Bump In Pack lays out where to come, when to come, what to expect, rules and tips...
PLEASE READ YOUR BUMP IN PACK
Have not got one? Call Lance Now: 0455 055 378
REMEMBER: give the bump in pack to your driver/delivery guy/tow truck

ONCE WE HAVE RECEIVED YOUR BOOKING FORM WE:
1) MAKE SPACE ON THE MAP
2) ORGANISE A LOGISTICS-CALL IF NEEDED
3) ADD TO POWER REQUIREMENTS
4) BOOK YOU IN THE MAGAZINE
5) GATHER MARKETING INFO TO POST
6) RISK ASSESS FOR COUNCIL
We appreciate it if you commit to the expo with the booking form. If you KNOW of a reason you might not be able to atten
ONCE WE HAVE RECEIVED YOUR BOOKING FORM WE:
1) MAKE SPACE ON THE MAP
2) ORGANISE A LOGISTICS-CALL IF NEEDED
3) ADD TO POWER REQUIREMENTS
4) BOOK YOU IN THE MAGAZINE
5) GATHER MARKETING INFO TO POST
6) RISK ASSESS FOR COUNCIL
We appreciate it if you commit to the expo with the booking form. If you KNOW of a reason you might not be able to attend - please mention so at time of booking.
CANCELLATIONS have made this expo particularly difficult to work around, and there is quite a "Domino Effect" that is negative for our business overall.

We need to get the magazine to PRINT!
A LISTING
OR
HALF / FULL PAGE ADVERTISEMENT
**ensure your listing information or advertisement is emailed to us in time- NO LATER THAN 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EXPO
THIS IS VALUABLE... TO YOU!
Take some time NOW - think about a picture, some words - your correct contact details. We are astounded how people lea
We need to get the magazine to PRINT!
A LISTING
OR
HALF / FULL PAGE ADVERTISEMENT
**ensure your listing information or advertisement is emailed to us in time- NO LATER THAN 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EXPO
THIS IS VALUABLE... TO YOU!
Take some time NOW - think about a picture, some words - your correct contact details. We are astounded how people leave this to the last minute - then ask for a proof 2 days before the expo ... THE MAGAZINE IS PRINTED IN ADVANCE and UNCHANGEABLE!

We MEET & GREET every exhibitor at the gates of the expo.
Please do not drive in looking around for your site.
Just wait at the entry point marked on your Bump In pack.
You will be met - and walked to your site
We often have truck drivers arriving not knowing WHO they are towing! Remember to give them your business name and tell them also to Wait at the Gate.

During set up it is a problem if every exhibitor has 1 - 5 Utes, Trucks and cars all gathered around their stand - for hours!
Drive in - Unpack - and pop your car away... not on the site next to you - and not in the laneway - put it over near the fenceline - or in the car park.
STRICTLY!
FRIDAY MORNING: ALL VEHICLES OUT AND IN THE CAR PARK BY 9am!!
SATURDAY/SUNDAY MORNING: by 8:30am

Lanyards are for STAFF - for those going in and out of the expo during bump in - and during opening hours.
YOU ARE HANDED THESE AT THE BUMP IN GATE.
You do not need lanyards for children.
You should not be requesting lanyards for 5 friends, you mum-in-law, her 3 mates and the dog!
For them, we have $10 PROMO tickets!

$10 Promo ticket links are sent to you by email when you request - preferably not on the day of bump in/ morning we open! Organisers are on the field and not at computers!
Please do not mass email the link to your mailing list.
Please do not use the link to advertise on socials etc.
The link is for colleagues, friends, good clients etc -
Get a link: phae@tinyhomesexpo.com.au

If you have met a great customer on Friday - and they need to think about it - but are Hot To Trot... Invite them back to see you again.
Tell them to come back on Sunday and you may negotiate your display model.
Simply meet them at the gate and bring them in on your Lanyard.

If this is your first expo - it is unfortunate that 100 customers do not rush in with their cheque books and credit cards!
Home buying is a big decision - a lot of money - involves possible council approval - and is very emotional.
However, at the expo they are physically there and more likely to be positive about their decision (ie: they
If this is your first expo - it is unfortunate that 100 customers do not rush in with their cheque books and credit cards!
Home buying is a big decision - a lot of money - involves possible council approval - and is very emotional.
However, at the expo they are physically there and more likely to be positive about their decision (ie: they may get home and have friends 'naysaying')
Collect information and ASK QUESTIONS
1) Are you ready to buy and have land to put it?
2) Are you at 'design stage' and making detailed decisions?
3) Are you keen, but not ready with no land to park it yet?
4) Are you keen but need to raise finances?
5) What questions do you have that stops you from placing an order?
6) What is a Deal-breaker on buying a tiny house in the next 4 weeks?
There are solutions to Land and Finances and Insurance and Council Questions at the Expo. Speak to those who are around the Speaker hall.
Send your customers to us - we deal with hundreds of people buying and can help their situation and circumstances.
We are Here to Champion the Industry and can help!

No need to print Thousands of Fancy Brochures.
It is the habit of an attendee to any expo to collect leaflets at every single site if they can. An A5, black and white print out, photocopied, with basic nut-bolt information is enough for them.
If a visitor is seriously considering you for their home, they will come and speak to you. You can
No need to print Thousands of Fancy Brochures.
It is the habit of an attendee to any expo to collect leaflets at every single site if they can. An A5, black and white print out, photocopied, with basic nut-bolt information is enough for them.
If a visitor is seriously considering you for their home, they will come and speak to you. You can find out more about what they are looking for and offer to email through things that pertain to their EXACT needs. Get their details. And those people may take one of your expensive, 4 page, gloss colour leaflets!
A brochure/leaflet left out for everyone, circumvents the need to give you their details!
We see no reason to print more than 3000 small photocopies and just 500 actual leaflets (full colour ones). Most people will ask you for a business card, and if you run out - point them to your advertisement in the magazine they collect at the gate.

If your product is not in the country - PLEASE DO NOT BOOK.
If you have not received, unpacked your shipping container, inspected your product, checked it out for safety, ensured there is Australian Electrical wiring and considered how your product is delivered:
Side Loader
Tilt Tray
Crane
Forklift - 3.5tonne? or 10 tonne
Forklift Slippers? 2m
If your product is not in the country - PLEASE DO NOT BOOK.
If you have not received, unpacked your shipping container, inspected your product, checked it out for safety, ensured there is Australian Electrical wiring and considered how your product is delivered:
Side Loader
Tilt Tray
Crane
Forklift - 3.5tonne? or 10 tonne
Forklift Slippers? 2m or 4m?
Until you are thoroughly aware of these aspects, please do not arrive at the expo asking our site manager to address delivery issues.. Or worse still - not turn up/pull out of the expo because your delivery is stuck at port!
Delivery - right into your spot at the expo - is YOUR responsibility.

Pegging your marquee is OK at many venues - but not ALL and you could be in a place where sprinklers are located under the ground - so bring some 'weights'
(water weights are $5 at Bunnings)
WIND will annihilate/destroy even hardy marquees. If the wind is getting up (over 25kmph) consider lowering your marquee - or if over 35kmph - take i
Pegging your marquee is OK at many venues - but not ALL and you could be in a place where sprinklers are located under the ground - so bring some 'weights'
(water weights are $5 at Bunnings)
WIND will annihilate/destroy even hardy marquees. If the wind is getting up (over 25kmph) consider lowering your marquee - or if over 35kmph - take it all the way down.
Marquees, Flags and Banners can knock a visitor on the head if it is windy. THINK SAFETY - if it is windy - take it down.

Being an Outdoor event, the rain can have adverse effects - but the visitors will still come.
In Melbourne 2022 a tornado and torrential rain causing us to cancel a Friday - still saw Saturday and Sunday bringing people in and the event was affected... but not killed!
It's just water! People bring boots and Umbrellas.
What makes an event
Being an Outdoor event, the rain can have adverse effects - but the visitors will still come.
In Melbourne 2022 a tornado and torrential rain causing us to cancel a Friday - still saw Saturday and Sunday bringing people in and the event was affected... but not killed!
It's just water! People bring boots and Umbrellas.
What makes an event unpleasant is the complaints and whining exhibitors!
The visitors are still happy. Speaking endlessly to the organisers about what the weather is or isn't doing, isn't helping!
We will plan for wet weather and just realise that when this happens, the pressure is all on the site manager to bring everything together and make it safe for visitors - so have some patience... we get through it.

Think about Egress. If you have a 6m house, coming on a SUPER TILT - placing the house in position is almost impossible!
If you have a Super Size truck coming to deliver - book them in for WEDNESDAY MORNING, not Thursday afternoon when you need to get it around the donut seller and the thermomix stall!

We are finding more and more exhibitors turning up on bump in day and demanding to 'choose their position' on the day.
We can't operate like that
Positions change when exhibitors turn up with More / less than they stated, and some just pull out within a week of the expo!
In order to create the site map, we have to be flexible and fluid - a
We are finding more and more exhibitors turning up on bump in day and demanding to 'choose their position' on the day.
We can't operate like that
Positions change when exhibitors turn up with More / less than they stated, and some just pull out within a week of the expo!
In order to create the site map, we have to be flexible and fluid - accommodating many factors - and for this reason, your exact position in the expo can suddenly change.
NEVER - at any expo, has there been a 'dud spot' - or will attendees 'not bother looking in that corner'. They pay to come in and see every single display.
Exhibitors put far too much emphasis on position on the field - and are giving Lance a break-down as a result!
Lance really does understand the layout and what works... try to work with him!
(For the same reasons stated above, we have no site numbers, and no maps to give attendees!)

GEELONG: There is a camp ground RIGHT NEXT DOOR - 50 metres from the event!
You can book here:
https://www.geelongshowgrounds.com.au/camping/
BRISBANE: This is council grounds and not meant for camping. If you are staying in your house (there are showers), no cooking, no fires, no grey water.
HAWKESBURY SHOWGROUNDS
Camping area is part of t
GEELONG: There is a camp ground RIGHT NEXT DOOR - 50 metres from the event!
You can book here:
https://www.geelongshowgrounds.com.au/camping/
BRISBANE: This is council grounds and not meant for camping. If you are staying in your house (there are showers), no cooking, no fires, no grey water.
HAWKESBURY SHOWGROUNDS
Camping area is part of the expo area and available for exhibitors throughout bump in and show days.
COFFS HARBOUR
Showgrounds does not do camping but are partnered with Reflections Holiday Park which is right next door.
For bookings: (02) 6652 1694.
There are also a number hotels and motels within walking distance from the Showground
SUNSHINE COAST This is a non-camping expo as it is a sports grounds. Closest resorts are SAILS RESORT and the BIG 4 Caloundra.
BENDIGO SHOWGROUNDS: $25/night for caravans and $15/night for tents, arranged through the Administration Office: 03 5444 4646
ROCKINGHAM SHOWGROUNDS: There are no on-site camping facilities at these showgrounds
TOOWOOMBA: Magnificent camping area right on the grounds. No need to book in advance, you can attend the camping office - decent rates.

You can spot the "researcher" at our expos- taking a picture of banners and posters...
It's nice to have a stand-up-banner that displays your details - then they can take a picture - with the house in the background and add to their research.
It also give you some branding - remember you are there with many other houses and people can get
You can spot the "researcher" at our expos- taking a picture of banners and posters...
It's nice to have a stand-up-banner that displays your details - then they can take a picture - with the house in the background and add to their research.
It also give you some branding - remember you are there with many other houses and people can get overwhelmed with who is who.
Note: : Phae takes a huge amount of phone calls and messages, months later asking "which one was the one with the blue door up near the food court" ! Luckily she has a good memory and passes your details to the customer.

Every Expo - between 10 and 25 exhibitors Book a site... we do the Map, we do the magazine, we schedule the social posts, we do the admin, we risk-assess for council... and then the exhibitor just "Changes their mind" - or have not finished in time, or some other excuse.
It is THE REASON we have no final maps to publish or send out... it c
Every Expo - between 10 and 25 exhibitors Book a site... we do the Map, we do the magazine, we schedule the social posts, we do the admin, we risk-assess for council... and then the exhibitor just "Changes their mind" - or have not finished in time, or some other excuse.
It is THE REASON we have no final maps to publish or send out... it changes right up to the day we bump in - because exhibitors are IN then OUT - oblivious to the domino effect it has on the organisation of an event.
Ummm... what do we do with a huge 10 - 20m GAP in the middle of our show?
We SEE builders aggressively advertising their houses for sale weeks before an event, and then saying they have no display to bring!
Other events do not allow cancellations and full site fees and penalty fees are charged.
Pulling out of expo's is a sure-fire way to just being asked not to book/attend future ones.

We Hire grounds to hold events and are strictly controlled by Councils on what we can and can not do. Our Insurance is also related to the Expo dates.
You need to bump EVERYTHING OUT of the expo the day after the expo... we can not have unguarded houses just sitting in a field for a day or two!
If you feel this may happen - or there is a r
We Hire grounds to hold events and are strictly controlled by Councils on what we can and can not do. Our Insurance is also related to the Expo dates.
You need to bump EVERYTHING OUT of the expo the day after the expo... we can not have unguarded houses just sitting in a field for a day or two!
If you feel this may happen - or there is a reason to need to leave something at the expo - talk to the venue direct and make storage arrangements.
This is not the job of the Site manager - it is our job to hand the venue back - SPOTLESS - at the end of our contract!

Furniture and other Exhibitor 'stuff' arrives in big boxes... These need to be packed down as small as possible and PLACED IN THE SKIP - or preferably taken with you if you have many.
Chucks, blocks of wood, pallets - these are always left behind - please place them in the skip if you do not need them or take them with you - not just left on the ground.

Until you have spent the entire Monday and Tuesday after an expo, picking up every single little wrapper - in the wind - you will have no idea how much these 'sweeties' for your visitors make us lose the will to live!
Kindly, no wrapped candy, lollipops or similarly high maintenance 'litter' if you don't mind :)

Lance and Phae will put on some drinks, and highly encourage you to come to Network and MEET UP
- meet other exhibitors, suppliers, speakers and important industry members... find out what is happening behind the scenes and relax...
It's seems like an 'effort' when you have just talked to 1000's of people all day - and we realise how tire
Lance and Phae will put on some drinks, and highly encourage you to come to Network and MEET UP
- meet other exhibitors, suppliers, speakers and important industry members... find out what is happening behind the scenes and relax...
It's seems like an 'effort' when you have just talked to 1000's of people all day - and we realise how tired everyone is..
but if LANCE can make it - you all can!
We ensure you are off out the expo no later than 7.30pm - it's not an all night party!
Come and say hello!

Visitor Safety is EVERYTHING! Your deck - can they fall off? Your steps/ladder - are they safe? Is there a step someone a little older or frail could simply trip over? Is there a low ceiling point where a tall man can bump his head?
Just a visit to Officeworks - a laminated sign - can relieve some stressful bumps and unnecessary accidents
Visitor Safety is EVERYTHING! Your deck - can they fall off? Your steps/ladder - are they safe? Is there a step someone a little older or frail could simply trip over? Is there a low ceiling point where a tall man can bump his head?
Just a visit to Officeworks - a laminated sign - can relieve some stressful bumps and unnecessary accidents.
(keep in mind children use beds for trampolines and can get in all sorts of places you would not imagine were a hazard!)
INSURANCE: Call your business insurer - state you are doing an expo - give dates - and it should be simple to ADD to your policy (there is not normally a charge for this).
Otherwise look at Public liability Cover in advance.
If an accident is IN your house or because of your neglect - it is YOUR insurance that will be addressed - the Event insurance is addressed for things that involve the set up of the Event - not your individual display. (see: Wind TIP on this page in particular)

Book your Tow
In some instances the Site manager can arrange an early delivery - or make an arrangement as we realise that a handful of tow companies can not bring multiples of houses to one place in one day.
0401 596 559
0466 982 336
0437 457 446
Book your Tow
In some instances the Site manager can arrange an early delivery - or make an arrangement as we realise that a handful of tow companies can not bring multiples of houses to one place in one day.
0401 596 559
0466 982 336
0437 457 446
0435 046 344
1300 550 600
13 98 69
0408 966 860

Nothing enhances your display more than a few plants & trees!
Yes we have some plants for giving the entire show some ambience...
However, you should bring your own plants for dressing up your site.
We suggest begging, borrowing and stealing plants from your friends, Bunnings, and Aunties!
It is the NUMBER ONE difference that will make you
Nothing enhances your display more than a few plants & trees!
Yes we have some plants for giving the entire show some ambience...
However, you should bring your own plants for dressing up your site.
We suggest begging, borrowing and stealing plants from your friends, Bunnings, and Aunties!
It is the NUMBER ONE difference that will make your display enticing.
EVENT PLANTS ARE NOT FOR TAKING TO YOUR DISPLAY!

The DECK is what makes your house STAND APART, and whilst it seems obvious that people should "Imagine" the house with a deck... nothing beats adding your deck to your display.
Houses with decks get visited longer - and sell the 'dream end-product'.
DECK SAFETY: A rail, barrier, plants... make sure people do not fall off your deck.

erth PdoWe do pics and videos of ALL Exhibitors in the lead up to an expo.
YOU TOO CAN ANNOUNCE YOURSELF
EACH of our Event Pages get 10 - 17,000 Interested clicks... meaning these posts go to a very large, highly interested group.
Simply click INTERESTED yourself... so you see your own posts on the Event pages (links below)
Click on DISCUSS
erth PdoWe do pics and videos of ALL Exhibitors in the lead up to an expo.
YOU TOO CAN ANNOUNCE YOURSELF
EACH of our Event Pages get 10 - 17,000 Interested clicks... meaning these posts go to a very large, highly interested group.
Simply click INTERESTED yourself... so you see your own posts on the Event pages (links below)
Click on DISCUSSION BAR and POST.

Every Expo - our biggest issue is CARS/TRUCKS coming in to the expo between 9am and 10am on Friday just before we open.
And exhibitors deciding to try and get out a little earlier on SUNDAY BEFORE 5pm.
WE GET FINED $$ if a vehicle moves AT ALL during opening hours when public are in the expo. It is a serious WHS Violation
PLEASE DO NOT MOVE
Every Expo - our biggest issue is CARS/TRUCKS coming in to the expo between 9am and 10am on Friday just before we open.
And exhibitors deciding to try and get out a little earlier on SUNDAY BEFORE 5pm.
WE GET FINED $$ if a vehicle moves AT ALL during opening hours when public are in the expo. It is a serious WHS Violation
PLEASE DO NOT MOVE VEHICLES IN THE EXPO AREA.
Our last fine was $800 - we will be passing the fine to you!

Every Expo develops its own rhythm.
Weather forecasts, school holidays, competing local events and even traffic conditions can significantly influence visitor numbers.
Interestingly, a forecast of rain often has more impact than the rain itself, with visitors simply choosing a different day to attend.
Our focus has never been on creating th
Every Expo develops its own rhythm.
Weather forecasts, school holidays, competing local events and even traffic conditions can significantly influence visitor numbers.
Interestingly, a forecast of rain often has more impact than the rain itself, with visitors simply choosing a different day to attend.
Our focus has never been on creating the biggest crowds.
Instead, we invest heavily in attracting people who are genuinely researching tiny homes, alternative housing and off-grid living. - Keep in mind we could put on entertainment, bouncy castles and face-painters and get thousands of people in - for fun!
We would much rather deliver qualified conversations than inflated attendance figures. Many exhibitors tell us that one serious buyer is worth more than twenty casual visitors.
Our LOWEST ever visited expo (Canberra) resulted in the highest business figures with exhibitors ever!

We are occasionally asked why we don't finish earlier on Sunday.
Over many years we've found that changing the advertised closing time doesn't create a busier finish—it simply moves the quiet period earlier. If we close at 4:00 pm, visitors naturally begin leaving around 3:00 pm. If we closed at 3:00 pm, the same thing would happen around
We are occasionally asked why we don't finish earlier on Sunday.
Over many years we've found that changing the advertised closing time doesn't create a busier finish—it simply moves the quiet period earlier. If we close at 4:00 pm, visitors naturally begin leaving around 3:00 pm. If we closed at 3:00 pm, the same thing would happen around 2:00 pm.
Like most exhibitions, the final hours naturally tapers off.
We encourage exhibitors to remain open until the advertised closing time, as many visitors deliberately wait until later in the day to enjoy quieter conversations, and the last hour can produce surprisingly valuable enquiries while competitors have already started switching off.
Packing up a little is fine - MOVING A VEHICLE before 5pm is absolutely prohibited!

Bringing display homes into a venue is one of the most complex parts of running an Expo.
Our Site Manager carefully plans bump-in to protect both your homes and the venue.
Occasionally, weather, council requirements or existing vegetation can present challenges that simply aren't apparent during earlier site inspections.
If you notice anyth
Bringing display homes into a venue is one of the most complex parts of running an Expo.
Our Site Manager carefully plans bump-in to protect both your homes and the venue.
Occasionally, weather, council requirements or existing vegetation can present challenges that simply aren't apparent during earlier site inspections.
If you notice anything during bump-in that could affect safe access, please let our Site Manager know immediately.
We'd much rather pause for five minutes to trim a branch, adjust a route or rethink an approach than risk damage to your home. Every exhibitor's display represents a significant investment, and getting you in safely is always our priority.
Your driver is ultimately the best judge of whether there is sufficient clearance for your vehicle and load. If something doesn't look right, stop immediately and speak with our Site Manager. We are always happy to reassess the route rather than risk unnecessary damage.

erth PdoWe do pics and videos of ALL Exhibitors in the lead up to an expo.
YOU TOO CAN ANNOUNCE YOURSELF
EACH of our Event Pages get 10 - 17,000 Interested clicks... meaning these posts go to a very large, highly interested group.
Simply click INTERESTED yourself... so you see your own posts on the Event pages (links below)
Click on DISCUSS
erth PdoWe do pics and videos of ALL Exhibitors in the lead up to an expo.
YOU TOO CAN ANNOUNCE YOURSELF
EACH of our Event Pages get 10 - 17,000 Interested clicks... meaning these posts go to a very large, highly interested group.
Simply click INTERESTED yourself... so you see your own posts on the Event pages (links below)
Click on DISCUSSION BAR and POST.
Perth : Coming soon

Every Expo - our biggest issue is CARS/TRUCKS coming in to the expo between 9am and 10am on Friday just before we open.
And exhibitors deciding to try and get out a little earlier on SUNDAY BEFORE 5pm.
WE GET FINED $$ if a vehicle moves AT ALL during opening hours when public are in the expo. It is a serious WHS Violation
PLEASE DO NOT MOVE
Every Expo - our biggest issue is CARS/TRUCKS coming in to the expo between 9am and 10am on Friday just before we open.
And exhibitors deciding to try and get out a little earlier on SUNDAY BEFORE 5pm.
WE GET FINED $$ if a vehicle moves AT ALL during opening hours when public are in the expo. It is a serious WHS Violation
PLEASE DO NOT MOVE VEHICLES IN THE EXPO AREA.
Our last fine was $800 - we will be passing the fine to you!
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