I've written before about how inventors and small business owners are often very resourceful. We can take nothing and transform something - which usually saves us a lot of money, invested time, and for me, instant satisfaction of hard work paid off!
If you're a small business owner, inventor, or an idea person working with a shoe-string budget, here's an idea: when looking for an item, consider the local reuse center, on-line trade sites, garage sales, and businesses looking to sell pre-owned stuff. I happen to pick up a used tradeshow booth - not knowing the condition...and when I opened the cases (which were in great condition), I found the panels covered in rotted booth fabric, magnets all removed from the panels, and an odor that well, let's just say, I'd rather change a diaper or two!
As my dad taught me, another man's trash is another man's treasure...you just never know. And, wow - a find did I inherit!
For the past few days my garage turned into a booth transformation work area - yeah, this chick took over her garage (guys, you know what this is all about). I have to say, that in the end I gained a lot: my kids were inspired by all of this 'craft work' and recently made a Fall tradeshow booth out of leaves and an empty box; I got the best work out ever and with the help of my trainer, Scott, we added these "tradeshow booth transformation" moves into my exercise routine targeting core, lower body and upper body; I saved MFD quite a bit of $$ from DIY vs. just writing a check all making some new connections and friends at the local DIY stores; and I have a professional booth to last for years! Well, here's the photos - see for yourself and if ya'll need to brainstorm about finding something or talk about your own transformation project - send me email!
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