I wonder when the next trade expo here in Davao will be. I wasn't able to attend last time as I was too preoccupied with everything else. The trade expo last year was a success. Many companies participated and there were exhibits. The expo was held at the Davao Convention Center last October 23-25, 2008. It catered the needs of and provided opportunities for the Small and Medium Enterprises. A few factors entice me to attending trade expos. The first would be the wide range of opportunities for business. I have been given a chance to become an entrepreneur for a few years and it wasn't easy. My partners and I had the enthusiasm but still didn't quite succeed the way we wanted to. Marketing is one way to have it. Through trade expos, a business can build linkages to other businesses and potential customers. It is a great way for businesses to "socialize". The second factor that attract my attention to these expos are the exhibits. We can get great ideas for our own...