Exhibitor Guide
Everything you need to know before you list
Whether you're starting with a free listing or going Pro, this guide walks you through what to expect, what you'll need, and how Business Expo Center works for your business.
Free Listing
Get in the door
A no-cost way to establish your presence in the virtual expo and start getting found in your industry.
- ✓ Business name, description and category
- ✓ Website and contact information
- ✓ Listed in your industry category
- ✓ Searchable in the virtual expo
- ✓ No credit card required
Pro Exhibitor
Tell your story professionally
A full marketing asset — filmed, produced and published inside the expo, with content you keep and use everywhere.
- ✓ Everything in Free, plus:
- ✓ Pre-production consultation and story planning
- ✓ Professional filmed brand interview
- ✓ Full editing and post-production
- ✓ Priority placement in your industry category
- ✓ Video files delivered for use on social media
The Pro Process
What happens after you apply
We keep it simple. Here's exactly what to expect from application to going live.
Consultation Call
Once your application is reviewed, we schedule a call to get to know you and your business. We'll talk through your goals, your audience, and what makes your story worth telling.
Story Planning
We work with you to shape your brand narrative before a camera is ever turned on. You'll know exactly what you're saying, how it flows, and why it works — so filming day is stress-free.
Filming Day
Our team handles everything on the day — setup, direction, and production. You show up ready to talk about your business. We take care of the rest and make sure you look and sound your best.
You Go Live
Your Pro profile goes live in the expo with your finished brand interview front and center. Your video files are delivered to you to post, share, and repurpose anywhere you want.
Before You Apply
What to have ready
You don't need much to get started. Here's what we'll ask for when setting up your listing or preparing for Pro.
Free Listing
- 📋 Your business name and a short description
- 🏷️ Your industry category
- 🌐 Your website URL
- 📞 Contact information
- 🖼️ A business logo or profile image
Pro Exhibitor — Additional
- 🎯 A clear sense of who your ideal customer is
- 💬 2–3 things that make your business different
- 📖 Your business origin story — why you started
- 📅 Availability for a consultation call
- 👔 A professional outfit ready for filming day
Don't stress about having everything perfect. Our team will guide you through it all during the consultation call..
FAQ
Common questions
Business Expo Center is a virtual expo, so your listing is accessible to anyone, anywhere. For Pro exhibitors requiring filming, our team will coordinate logistics with you during the consultation call.
Most filming sessions run 2–3 hours. We do the preparation work upfront so that by the time cameras roll, you're confident and ready. Post-production typically takes 1–2 weeks before your profile goes live.
You do. Once your Pro profile is live, the finished video files are delivered to you to use however you like — on your website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, or anywhere else. It's your content, yours to keep.
Yes. You have access to your exhibitor dashboard where you can update your business description, contact details, images, and more at any time.
BEC is open to small businesses across all industries. Our directory is organized by category so visitors can find exactly the type of business they're looking for — and your listing appears in the right place for your field.
We review every Pro application to make sure we can tell your story well. If we need more information or timing doesn't work out right away, we'll let you know and keep your free listing active in the meantime.
Get Started Today
Your business deserves to be seen
Start with a free listing and get your business into the virtual expo today. Or apply for Pro and let us tell your story the way it deserves to be told.