trade-show-budget-planner

# Trade Show Budget Planner Build realistic trade show budgets and ROI projections — based on actual cost benchmarks, not wishful thinking. ## Workflow ### Step 1: Determine Scope Extract from the user's request: **Required:** - **Show name** (or type: "major international" vs "regional niche") - **Participation type**: exhibiting (with booth) vs. attending only vs. sponsoring **Helpful:** - **Booth size** they're considering (sqm or sqft) - **Team size** traveling - **Location** (affects travel/hotel costs significantly) - **What they're trying to achieve** (leads, brand awareness, partnerships, product launch) - **Previous show experience** (first-timer vs. veteran) - **Budget range** if they have one in mind ### Step 2: Build the Budget Use this framework. Adapt categories based on participation type. #### For Exhibitors (Booth) ```markdown ## Trade Show Budget: [Show Name] [Year] ### 1. Space & Infrastructure | Item | Estimate | Notes | |------|----------|-------| | Booth space rental | $X | [sqm × rate; estimate rate if unknown] | | Booth design & build | $X | [shell scheme vs custom; rule of thumb: 2-3x space cost for custom] | | Furniture rental | $X | [tables, chairs, displays, storage] | | Electrical & internet | $X | [often surprisingly expensive at venues] | | Signage & graphics | $X | | | **Subtotal** | **$X** | | ### 2. Travel & Accommodation | Item | Estimate | Notes | |------|----------|-------| | Flights (X people) | $X | [book 2-3 months ahead for...