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"GemFind is totally dedicated to the jewelry industry and has chosen to work exclusively with the trade. Unlike other e-commerce sites, GemFind is committed to their original business model of supporting dealers, manufacturers and retailers. GemFind is the industry's gateway to business to business trade and business to consumer e-commerce." Bill Boyajian
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Tiffany to Close Iridesse
Rob Bates, Senior Editor -- JCK- 2/27/2009
Tiffany & Co. plans to close Iridesse, the pearl-only chain it launched in 2004. The closings will occur "as we make agreements with the landlords and sell off the inventory," said Tiffany spokeswoman Linda Buckley. She said she expects it to happen over the next few months.There are currently 16 Iridesse stores.>>>
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Can U.S. Jewelry Manufacturers Survive?
By William George Shuster Senior Editor -- JCK 3/1/2009
In the second Part of JCK's roundtable on the state of U.S jewelry manufacturing, senior editor william george shuster asks the panel about relations with retailers, theeffects of the recession, and hopes for the future.>>> |
JA: Economic recovery act will benefit jewelers
National Jeweler febrero 26, 2009
New York--Jewelers of America (JA) says the economic stimulus act contains several measures that will benefit jewelers, including small business provisions that will benefit the industry, and tax relief measures that will help pry open consumer wallets. President Obama signed "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009" into law on Feb. 17, less than two months after what turned out to be a dismal holiday selling season for many jewelers, independents and chains alike. >>>
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U.S. Jewelry Store Employment Reflects Ethnic Balance
By Ken Gassman February 26.2009
U.S. jewelry stores appear to have a diverse employment base that seems to reflect the racial and ethnic mix of the total American population. In other words, the jewelry industry appears to be "politically correct" at the retail store level. An analysis of recently released jewelry store employment figures by the Census Bureau shows that the mix of jewelry store employees by race and ethnicity - White, Hispanic, Black and Asian - generally follows the mix of the U.S. population. >>>
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Yahoo and UPS roll out global shipping services for small merchants
internetretailer.com 24.02.09 Yahoo Inc. and UPS have teamed up to offer merchants operating on the Yahoo Merchant Solutions e-commerce platform a new range of shipping services, covering international orders, returns and electronic invoices. "With the help of UPS, we now provide small businesses with an even broader set of innovative shipping and tracking tools to improve their productivity and customer satisfaction worldwide," says Kevin Krim, vice president of product and strategy, Yahoo Small Business, the unit that includes the Yahoo Merchant Solutions e-commerce platform, also commonly known as Yahoo Store. >>>
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Leadership Insight for Tough Times
Jeweler of America Tips To Thrive
Businesses need strong leadership to weather economic downturns. During the National Retail Federation's 98th Annual Convention & Expo, executives offered a variety of ideas on leadership and inspiration. Among the advice offered to help you thrive in leadership:
Don't Panic: "We have to hone in on the issues. We have to remain positive, we have to stay focused and keep the team focused on the issues at hand," said Burt Tansky, CEO of Neiman Marcus.
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Critical Mistakes That Derail Your Marketing
By Heidi Tolliver Nigro Expert Business Source February 23, 2009
I just read a terrific white paper called "Nine Critical Mistakes That Can Destroy the Sales Effectiveness of Any Marketing Piece," from Daniels' Graphics Services. If you haven't read it, download it - it's free. In this post, let's look at the first five of the critical mistakes. But since you can download Daniels Graphics' analysis from the white paper, I'll throw in my own two cents here.
1. Mailing your marketing piece to the wrong list. >>>
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Guide to Financing for Distressed Companies
By Mary Sit Business.com
Small businesses can quickly spiral into trouble. The management team can depart to start a competing business. The business can grow so rapidly that it outpaces management's skills. Or a family feud can rip it apart. When you need financing for a distressed business, keep in mind three important points: >>> |
Small Biz Bulletin: 7 Tips for Affiliate Networking Success
By Erika Morphy E-Commerce Times February 27.2009
Mark Amtower -- author, speaker, CEO coach, radio host and consultant -- is very picky about who represents his products and services -- and whom he represents. Still, he is a fan of the affiliate networking model, which is based on third parties or Web sites promoting products or services for a fee. Amtower has formed his own network, populated with a small number of associates and friends whose work he respects.The network administrator takes care of the financial split, he said. >>>
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Guide to Choosing the Best Small Business Credit Card
By Irwin Speizer Business.com
A dedicated business credit card is an indispensable tool for handling the operating expenses of your small business. A good one gives you a convenient way to make purchases for your business and provides a ready source of short-term credit. The records generated by credit purchases also provide a convenient source of tracking expense data and help for managing your business finances. Card issuers offer an extensive array of credit and debit cards designed specifically for small business.>>>
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Is Your Store a "Feel Good" Experience?
Jewelers of America February 19.2009
As a jewelry retailer, you don't sell products -- you sell emotions and memories that can last a lifetime. But does the environment in your store reflect that lofty purpose?
Over at the Brand Insight Blog, John Furgurson writes about "the ultimate, feel-good retail experience." While the store he profiles --Powell's Sweet Shoppe -- sells memories of the edible kind, the memories evoked by jewelry can be even sweeter. >>>
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