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If you just jump right in making a bunch of jewelry and start
selling it where ever you can find a place so you can make the most money the fastest way possible then chances are you will
get burned out quick. So, it is important to looking into how to start a jewelry business and do your research in advance.
Those that fail to plan, plan to fail.
When starting a jewelry business consider your personality, your location, your time constraints and your
family obligations. (Maybe I should have listed family first!) Don't struggle with jewelry business methods that weigh heavy on your
shoulders, which make you cringe when it comes time to do it. If you want that kind of torture go get a job.
Your
home-based jewelry business should be enjoyable as well as profitable.
This site will uncover your options for starting
a jewelry business, either a handmade jewelry business or ready-made jewelry business. You don't have to surf all over the net to see what other people are doing with their jewelry business,
or try to find
how-to-start-a-jewelry-business information. It is all right here laid out for you, so you see all your options
at once for a jewelry business. How to make money is no secret, but people try to keep their methods hidden from their competitors.
It is uncovered here!
From the way I see it these are your 6 major choices for your home-based jewelry business:
Selling
at shows and fairs
Selling wholesale to retailers
Selling at home parties
Selling at private shows
Selling
online
Selling on consignment
Which would
be the least stressful and most enjoyable to you? Your jewelry business should match your personality and your business skills.
You will love what you are doing.
So aside from making jewelry......
What does it take to start a home-based jewelry business?
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Personally
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You are the boss, do what you want.
Put as much time and effort into your jewelry business as you want.
Your profits are yours.
It is a lot of work.
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Decide what model of jewery business you want.
Find a name.
Make a business plan.
Find state and local requirements.
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Be persistent
Have good work ethics, good customers service.
Be self-disciplined.
Have organizational skills and good record keeping of all your stuff.
Be self-confident.
Be able and willing to learn.
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What You Will Do
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You can make a lot of cash from jewelry sales at one show but you will also have more expenses.
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Find shows to attend, and make arrangements.
Create your booth.
Pack and unpack all your stuff.
Travel to and from the show.
Spend the day at your jewelry booth talking to people and taking their money.
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You have to like to travel.
You have to be organized and compact (your stuff, not you)
You have to like people and be a good communicator.
You need thick skin, your jewelry may be juried (judged) and you may hear snide comments from passer-by's.
You have to multi task, talk to one person while closing a sale with another, etc.
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What does it take to wholesale your handmade jewelry?
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What You Will Do
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You will get bigger orders for your handmade jewelry but you may have to make the same designs over and over.
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Research and then contact suitable retailers.
Make a catalog or line sheet for your handmade jewelry.
Make lots of the same designs.
Keep in touch for re-orders.
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You will need to be OK with repetitious work.
You will have to know how much work you can handle.
You will need to be able to take rejection well.
You will have to sell yourself- have self-confidence.
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What You Will Do
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Jewelry home parties are fun! Some parties can be big while others can be small.
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Plan the type of jewelry party you want to do, direct sales, how-to-make-your-own, or make-it-now custom orders.
Find and contact hostesses.
Coach hostesses.
Create a display that is quick to put up and take down.
Set up hostess and booking incentives.
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You must like people, be sociable with good communication skills.
You must be organized.
You must be good at planning and scheduling.
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What You Will Do
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Once you know your customer you can make jewelry they like, which they can't resist.
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Find customers.
Go to their house or a coffee shop.
Show your handmade jewelry.
Make custom orders.
Gift wrap and deliver.
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You must be good at smoozing. (communicating)
You need a loose schedule
Be good at record keeping.
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What You Will Do
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Once established you will have consistent outlets.
The more stores you sell at the more money you can make.
Shopkeepers probably won't straighten up and dust your display.
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Locate and contact suitable stores.
Show samples of your jewelry.
Create displays.
Re-stock and maintain display.
Keep good records.
Collect payments.
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Be confident.
Don't take rejection personally.
Be persistent.
Can't feel bad about asking for your money.
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What does it take to have an online jewelry business?
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What You Will Do
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Having your jewelry business online means 24/7 sales, possibly.
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Set up your web site.
Always look for new ways to get visitors.
Start an e-newsletter.
Maintain web site, keep pictures of your jewelry current.
Mail or deliver orders.
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Be a quick learner.
Have good writing sills.
Be persistent.
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