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Jewelry Business Plan Toolkit
The Jewelry Business Plan Toolkit is the perfect resource whether you are just launching or realizing later in the process that your business needs some attention to get off the ground.
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Building a Contractor Team for your Jewelry Business
When you're ready to hire help for your jewelry business tasks, consider building a team of independent contractors. Read through Kristen Baird's experience of hiring her team and her tips to help you successfully hire your own team.
5 Video Marketing Ideas for Your Jewelry Business
Increase interest and engagement on your website and social media feed with these 5 jewelry marketing video ideas.
How to Shoot Your Own Video
You've decided to make the jump from jewelry photography to videography. Read our in depth article to learn how to create an amazing video from start to finish!
How to Conquer Your Fears About Video Marketing Your Jewelry
We interview two of our past Halstead Grant Winners to gain some insight on why video is important for jewelry businesses and the benefits they've seen from utilizing it.
Halstead Design Challenge Rewind
The Halstead Design Challenge brought jewelers together each year to create a unique piece of jewelry as part of a fundraiser for SNAG. It welcomed everyone from hobbyists to experienced exhibition jewelers. Read more about each year's theme and the winners.
Jewelry Business Mentors Kickstart Your Career
As a jeweler just starting out in the industry, having a mentor can help kickstart your career! Read on to learn how to take advantage of learning from someone who's been through it all already.
Balancing Parenting & Your Jewelry Business
Being a jewelry business owner means you are already juggling multiple tasks and trying to find time to execute them all. Now, add in another job that takes even more patience and talks back. Whether you started your business after becoming a parent or had little ones along the way; finding a work life balance that makes the whole family happy can be a struggle.
What to Expect in Your First Jewelry Making Class
So you’ve made the decision to take your first jewelry class? Congrats! We reached out to some of our preferred teachers to help give you an idea of what to expect.
Why Jewelry Chains Break & How You Can Prevent It
by Erica Stice
Let's look at why jewelry chains break and ways to prevent it. From common causes to less known culprits, I'll share some helpful tips to extend the life of your favorite jewelry chain.
The Value of Critiques When Developing a Jewelry Collection
Critiques can be one of the most intimidating aspects of making jewelry. But they can also help your work progress and open your jewelry to an all new group of people. Learn more from guest writer Vince Pontillo-Verrastro about how to make the most out of jewelry critiques.
