SHOWfocus is the premier lead management system for use at trade shows, conferences, meetings and seminars. Our proprietary software allows exhibitors to do more than just collect leads it transforms the entire lead collection process into a seamless, intuitive process. SHOWfocus is state-of-the-art hardware, combined with a software interface that is full featured and easy to use. Plus, our web upload feature is unique in the industry, allowing exhibitors to download their leads within one (1) business day of the close of the event, guaranteed! The SHOWfocus Basic hardware is a Symbol CS1504 portable scanner, with a simple single scan button to capture the attendee barcode. The scanner is battery operated and will run for several days on a set of high capacity lithium batteries (supplied with the unit). Our Basic model can hold up to 400 barcode scans, depending on the size of the attendee barcodes. An indicator light alerts the exhibitor to the full status and a simple synchronization with our onsite database uploads the scans and allows the next group of scans to be performed. This model is ideal for budget conscious exhibitors, who still desire to collect lead information but are sensitive to the rental costs of lead management hardware. The SHOWfocus Standard hardware is a Symbol SPT15XX Series Palm handheld, with an integrated touch screen and laser barcode scanner. The scanner is battery operated and will run for several days on set of high capacity alkaline batteries (supplied with the unit). Our Standard and Premium models can hold thousands of leads, making it ideal for even large trade shows and conferences. By utilizing a PDA, we can harness the computer power of the device and provide a wealth of features, designed to make lead management a snap. The heart of the Standard model is our proprietary lead management software, know as SHOWfocus, which allows exhibitors to quickly scan an attendee badge and view the attendee contact information directly on the handheld. Exhibitors can also take notes, link qualifiers (short phrases that the exhibitor can customize), scan qualifiers (using an optional laminated sheet of qualifier barcodes), update email addresses using our proprietary Email Builder and search their list of leads and display them in several popular sort orders. Plus, exhibitors can also run prize drawings for selecting a random winner from their list of leads, enter new attendees (those without a barcode) and print lead receipts (using our optional receipt printer or no-charge printing available at our service desk). And, exhibitors can also beam information from one PDA to another great for sharing leads with staff members in the booth or with other exhibitors partners at the same event. Fast, intuitive, simple to use yet with so much power, unlike any other lead management solution in the industry. Developed over several years, our software provides all of the features exhibitors need in a format that is both comfortable and secure.
Features Basic Lead Entry Fast Lead Turnaround One (1) Business Day Our FastLeads Guarantee! All Leads Uploaded to Our Secure Website Login & Download Onsite USB Memory Download (Buy/Bring) Leads Before You Leave! No Missed Leads, No Missing Emails, No Aggravation, No Hassles Features Standard and Premium Lead Entry & View Contact Information Lead Database Prevents Duplicate Scans, Subsequent Scans of the Same Attendee Allows Lead Information to be Edited, New List Mode for Fast Lookup and Selection with Various Sorting Options Attendee Database Stock Database includes Registered Attendees (Barcoded Badges), plus New Custom Database allows Non-Bar-coded Attendees to be Entered Notes Entry Take Extensive Notes using Keyboard or Palm Graffiti to Lead, Provides Quick Follow-Up Actions from a Laminated Sheet of Qualifier Barcodes, Fastest and Easiest Way to Associate Information with a Lead Random Prize Winner Selection Select a Lucky Attendee from the List of Scanned Attendees, Great for Prize Drawings! Beam Leads Beam One, Many or All Leads to Another SHOWfocus Handheld using Wireless IR (Infrared) Technology Fast, Convenient and Great for Exhibitors with Multiple Units Needing to Share Leads (Leads are Checked for Duplication Before Receiving) Lead Receipts Print All Attendee Lead Information Using Optional Receipt Printer Lead Reports No-Charge Printing of Lead Reports at Lead Management Service Desk Online Help Extensive Help Topics on Handheld PDA, Plus our Exclusive QuickCard Laminated Help Card and 14 Page Exhibitor Instruction Manual (Booklet) Provided with Each Handheld PDA Rental Fast Lead Turnaround Next Day By 9 AM Our FastLeads Guarantee! All Leads Uploaded to Our Secure Website Login & Download Onsite USB Memory Download (Buy/Bring) Leads Before You Leave! No Missed Leads, No Missing Emails, No Aggravation, No Hassles Version 4.20 July 1, 2007
4 3 5 8 1 6 2 General Handheld Operation 4 7 1. POWER tap to power unit ON if asleep or to power unit OFF if not using the scanner to conserve battery 2. LASER WINDOW smoked glass at the top of the unit, aim at barcode to scan 3. LED INDICATOR OFF (no scanning), RED (during scan) or GREEN (good scan) 4. SCAN press and hold to operate scanner Place scanner 6-12 inches from badge Press and hold either SCAN button Aim beam to cross barcode, a high beep will sound and the green LED will light for a good scan. If scan is not read, a low beep will sound and the LED will light RED try scanning the badge again. 5. SCREEN touch screen access to SHOWfocus software 6. LEAD SCROLL scroll through leads using UP and DOWN arrows 7. GRAFFITI handwriting area for notes 8. EXIT used to return to previous screen or exit SHOWfocus Sample Badge Layout & Laser Beam Aiming Jim Smith Smith Enterprises Sample Code 39 Barcode (Size Exaggerated) *12345* Laser Beam Crossing Barcode (Good Scan) 2 3 SHOWfocus Common Screen Elements 4 5 1 1. ONSCREEN HELP tap to view on-screen help 2. TIME ON shows number of minutes handheld has been operated tap for additional program statistics 3. BATTERY STATUS shows battery status (OK or LOW), plus battery percentage (below 25% is considered LOW and no scans will be accepted) - tap for additional battery statistics 4. GRAFFITI INDICATOR alerts operator to next character input state (UP ARROW = uppercase, DOT = punctuation) 5. EXIT tap to return to previous screen or exits program from Main Menu
Exhibitor Information Shows Current Configuration and Date Manage Leads Shows Current Lead Count and Used to Access Lead Records Schedule Show Event Schedule, including Exhibit Hall Hours Settings Program Preferences and System Date/Time Settings Navigate Leads First (F), Previous, Next and Last (L) Lead Status Lead Number, Total Leads, Lead Efficiency, Real Lead vs. Contact, Pre- Reg Vs. New, Repeat Lead Enter ID Manually Enter Badge IDs Contact Information Name & Company Draw Perform Prize Drawing, Counts Down from 10, Last Lead Selected is Winner View (Lead Detail) Contact Information Full Lead Contact Information Additional Lead Info Demographics, Notes, Qualifiers Print Lead Print Lead Receipt to Optional Printer Lead Info Notes Shows the notes entered for the selected lead. Exit Return to Lead Lead Info Demographics Shows the demographics available for the selected lead. This information is optional and is provided by the show organizer in the registration database. Exit Return to Lead Lead Info Qualifiers Shows the qualifiers linked and/or scanned for the selected lead. Exit Return to Lead
Leads (Leads List) Clear/Search Enter Search Criteria for Searching Leads (checks first name, last name, company name and notes), Leave Blank for All Lead Sort Sorts Search Results by Last Name, First Name, Company Name or Scan der Lead List List of Leads from Search Results View View Single Lead Print Print Selected Leads New (New Attendee) Enter lead information for an attendee that does not have a barcode on their badge. At some events, exhibitors are not bar-coded, so this feature allows users to collect networking information from other companies. Save & Exit Save lead and open Email Builder, a fast entry tool for creating email addresses. Email (Email Builder) Pre-Reg Email Address from Pre-Reg Database Tap Select to Use (Default) Build Email Use Predefined Lists to Quickly Build an Email Address - Tap Build to View Results Saved Email Either Pre- Reg or Built Email Address Tap Edit to Make Changes Save & Exit Save Changes Qual (Lead Qualifiers) Link Link a qualifier to a lead qualifier moves from top list to bottom list Link All Link all qualifiers to a lead Unlink Unlink a qualifier from a lead qualifier moves from bottom list to top list Unlink All Unlink all qualifiers from a lead Schedule A list of all events is presented, showing date, start time and name of event. Click an event to view event details. Hall Open Exhibit hall open (exhibitors required at booths) Required Required session for attendees Settings Customizable settings for the handheld. These should only be changed by SDS Staff! Allow Note Entry for Leads Uncheck to disable notes Lead Receipt Printer Attached Uncheck to disable printing Printer Select Printer Date Select Date Time Select Time
Exhibitor Lead Management Our FastLeads Guarantee! USB Memory Device Web Download Snap-On Printer Portable IR Printer After the event is over, your exhibitors want to get their leads fast! We offer several methods to satisfy your exhibitors needs all of the fast, all of them easy. 1. USB Memory Device Exhibitors can either bring their own memory device (most professional people have these already as a method of backing up their data) or purchase one from SDS for a nominal fee. When the event closes, exhibitors simply drop-off their scanner and their USB Memory Device. Our onsite staff then uploads their leads, creates the Microsoft Excel export file and places it on the USB Memory Device. 2. Web Download When the event closes, exhibitors can also pickup their web download instructions, which consists of a secure login and password to our web site. The same Microsoft Excel file is uploaded to the exhibitors profiles, where they can download it as early as 9 AM of the next day (often the files are uploaded the same day, so exhibitors can check earlier). This service is provided to all exhibitors at no additional cost, even for those that elect to use the USB Memory Device. 3. Integrated Snap-On Printer Our handheld printer makes printing lead receipts a snap. Simply select one or more leads and tap Print. All contact information, notes, qualifiers and survey responses are printed. This printer is available for an optional charge and quantities are limited. All paper and batteries are included at no additional cost. 4. Portable Wireless (IR) Printer Our table-top wireless printer is an economical alternative to our integrated snap-on printer. Simply select one or more leads and tap Print. All contact information, notes, qualifiers and survey responses are printed. This printer is available for an optional charge and quantities are limited. All paper and batteries are included at no additional cost. 5. No-Charge Service Desk Printing Exhibitors can also print their leads at any time by bringing their handheld to the SDS Service Desk. An SDS staff member will synchronize the handheld, print the lead report and return the handheld to you it only takes a few minutes! No-Charge Service Desk Printing No other Lead Management company offers exhibitors such a range of lead retrieval options. Memory stick, web download, onsite printing all designed to get the leads in exhibitors hands as fast as possible!