How to Get the Most Out of a Fleet Trade Show
Trade shows are often so jam-packed with events and information, they can be a dizzying experience, and it’s a certainty that you’re going to miss most of the content.
But there are things you can do to be sure you get the most out of them that’s humanly possible, and it starts with preparation before you go.
If it isn’t already, this article – “18 Helpful Tips for Getting the Most Out of an Industry Conference” – should be a classic. It’s a handy check list for even the most seasoned trade show attendee. Here’s just a sample:
“Review the agenda. Set a goal for what you’d like to learn at the conference, and use the agenda to devise a plan specifically tailored to that goal. Make sure to attend conference-wide events like keynote addresses...When it comes to smaller sessions, consider both the speaker and the subject matter. Highly tactical sessions are generally useful to attend regardless of who leads them. However, sessions less directly related to your profession can be valuable as well if they’re led by an industry figure you’re angling to meet.
Read the article at Hubspot.com.
Some of the Best Vehicles for Your Teenage Drivers
Some teen students will be carpooled or take public transportation while many image-conscious young adults will be pulling up alone in a fresh set of wheels, courtesy of their parents.
Experts say safety, reliability and cost override all the sleek design and cool tech teens would want.
"The way that we think about it is, if the teen is excited about the car, it’s probably the wrong car," said Jamie Page Deaton, executive editor of U.S. News, which just released its annual list, aptly titled the Best New and Used Cars for Teens.
Read the article at USA Today.
Stormy Weather
Our hearts are with the folks in the path of hurricane Dorian, as well as our fleet friends who are managing the logistics of supporting their communities, drivers, vehicles, and equipment.
Reporting from the Bahamas shows the devastation the storm has already wreaked.
Just one year ago we published Bernie Kavanagh’s article Hurricane Preparedness for Fleets and it could not be more timely today. Fleet suppliers like WEX are mobilized – and well experienced -- to assist drivers and fleet managers.
Experience and the dramatic effects of our changing climate tell us that Dorian is unlikely to be the last hurricane of the season, but we are grateful to know that our fleet community always stands together.
Drive safety!
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
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