As you prepare for The Rental Show in Las Vegas, Feb. 27-March 2, maximize your benefits from attending the show by taking some simple steps beforehand. Just remember to play your cards right, and you can win in Las Vegas.

• Get your cards in order. Review your inventory for items you need and create a booth list to visit during The Rental Show. You can search the exhibitors’ virtual booths online at www.TheRentalShow.com. Once you’re logged in, just click a booth to add it to “My Booth List.”
• Stack the deck. Download the show floor plan and map out the most efficient route to see all the booths on your list.
• Divide and conquer. Many stores send several people to the show to make sure they can visit all the booths on their list. Give each person a list to make sure you don’t repeat areas of the floor and make plans to review the day after the show closes.
• Make a game plan. Make a schedule and stick to it. Click on “Events and Seminars” in the online show schedule to add them to your personal schedule. “My Schedule” can be downloaded into Microsoft Outlook or Excel or printed directly from The Rental Show website.
• Watch for your best bets. Look for exhibitors designated with the Show-Only Special logo in their virtual booth and also check out The Rental Show Directory for a list of companies.
• Learn from the best. Choose which seminars to attend and arrive early. Popular sessions fill up quickly. Attendees with full registration for The Rental Show should download handouts before the show from www.TheRentalShow.com.
• Dress the part. Wear comfortable shoes. Wear comfortable shoes. Wear comfortable shoes.
• Get schooled. Look for Rental Management and The Hot List: The Rental Show essentials supplement. These publications include a variety of feature stories and information about the show.
• Bring your backstage pass. Don’t forget to bring your express badge confirmation. Your express badge confirmation will be sent by e-mail or fax about two weeks before the show. You also can reprint a copy from the Registration page by selecting “online registration” at www.TheRentalShow.com before Feb. 18.
• Stay on track. Keep up with The Rental Show on Facebook and Twitter. Become a fan or follower of The Rental Show and receive the latest updates before and during the show.
• Save your chips. Check out discounts on Las Vegas attractions. Go to www.TheRentalShow.com for information on local deals, restaurant discounts and other savings.