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Tuesday, February 14, 2006  Happy Valentine's Day! Don't forget to collect email addresses. I've attached a sample form for you to use. Simply print this out and keep it at the counter. Designate an employee to record the addresses in Excel or some easy-to-use program so that when you're ready to send an email campaign, the addresses will be available. This week's question (Email me your feedback and you will receive a gift coupon toward a GemFind service of your choice): What steps have you taken to ensure increased sales this Valentine's Day? |
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What's not to like? Email campaigns can work for you. We are offering serveral special programs to get you started. Email me and I'd be happy to design a program that fits your needs. Plan now for the holidays. |
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No Dirty Gold: Jewelry Retailers Urge End to "Dirty" Mining February 13, 2006 11:13 AM - Collin Dunn, Durham, North Carolina from Treehugger.com Eight of the world’s top jewelry retailers have pledged to move away from “dirty” gold sales and are calling on mining corporations to ensure that gold is produced in more socially and environmentally responsible ways. More |
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"A little too frothy" February 09, 2006 -Rough Type Nicholas Carr's Blog A blogger at yapaZOO points to a transcript of the February 7 earnings call of online diamond merchant Blue Nile, which provides some fascinating insights, from a big advertiser's perspective, into the current dynamics of the paid search market. More |
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De Beers: Upbeat Financial Results for 2005 February 10, 2006 - Professional Jeweler De Beers' 2005 turned out to be a good one financially for the diamond giant, despite financial setbacks related to the settlements of civil class-action suits filed against the company in the U.S. and substantial funds earmarked to facilitate black empowerment transactions in South Africa. More |
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Jewelry Industry Statistics: Jewelry Stores Overview: Industry Center - Financial data, performance and profile information for the Jewelry Stores. More |
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Website Development Now is the time to re-evaluate your business strategy. One aspect of that (and a very important one) is your website. First, do you have one? If not, it's time to get one. If so, how does it look? Is it user-friendly? Are you promoting it? What do you hope to achieve with your site? Gemfind can help you with all aspects of the website development process. Best of all, Gemfind works only with the jewelry industry, so they understand the needs specific to you. To learn more about Gemfind web development services and to view more samples, click here or call 800-373-4373. Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.    What Happened? Troubleshooting Poor Response from Ad Campaigns by Diane Hughes Too many small business owners today run ad campaigns that get little to no results, and they have no idea why. More Send me your comments and questions. 
Bouncing Back by Anne Marie Baugh "It's not how far you fall, it's how high you bounce when you reach bottom." I wish I knew who said that, because I have spent the last two years testing this theory and now know I have plenty of bounce in me. More Key Retail Reports, Sales, Surveys, Studies and News More
 
 $100,000 in jewels stolen in mall heist After attacking guard with pepper spray, two men snatch jewels, make fast break at Tiffany. By Lauren Vane, Daily Pilot Police were searching Thursday for two men who pepper-sprayed a security guard at Tiffany & Co., smashed a jewelry display case and fled with more than $100,000 of diamond and sapphire jewelry late Wednesday. More  JSA's Most Wanted

Platinum History and Timeline Click here to read an interesting and comprehensive history on platinum. More |
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