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  Newsletter  Edition 3 January 2004  Quarter 1  
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2003 - 2004 Negotiating Sales Contracts with Resellers and Chains
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As your business grows and you are able to attract larger retail accounts your negotiating skills will become critical. Designers clamor for lucrative contracts from franchises, department stores and televisions shopping shows. However, the big business they fight so hard to get all too often ends up being the end of their companies. That is not to say you cannot work with these heavyweight partners successfully, but take the following advice to heart.

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Serious jewelry designers are often anxious to crack the tough world of department store and catalog sales. These clients offer widespread design recognition and lucrative revenues. However, it is difficult to get started and know how to pursue volume resellers. Here we offer eight tips on how to go about winning a coveted spot on these stores' vendor lists.

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