Exhibition Stand Install and Dismantle Crew

Stand designers, display companies, exhibitors from out of town, and show organizers who need extra hands at set-up and tear-down.

Hourly or day rates per crew member, or a fixed price per stand. Extra income from storing stands between shows and small repairs.

• Hand and power tool use
• Reading assembly plans
• Reliable, calm under tight deadlines

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check what venues and organizers require
• Some convention centres use union labour or approved contractors, so check venue rules before accepting work
• Working at height and lifting heavy items, so check safety training requirements in your province
• WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire crew (rules differ by province)
• Long irregular hours around show dates and slower winter and summer periods

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on the tools, van and storage you need. Because you work without a workshop, costs can stay lower than for a stand-building business.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many shows and clients you work with. The estimate assumes at least about 15 hours a week. Hours are irregular, and winter and summer may be slower.

Check commercial general liability insurance and what venues and organizers require. Also check whether convention centres use union labour or approved contractors, safety training requirements for working at height and heavy lifting in your province, and WCB/WSIB coverage when you hire crew.