Marlene Richey's next four Business Know-How posts will be dedicated to successful exhibiting at either wholesale or retail jewelry shows. Today, she dives into Part One with a list of the reasons to exhibit at a show and lots of great advice about the application process![...]
Want to start your own jewelry business but not sure where to start? Have you been running a jewelry business for years, but you could use some skill-sharpening and some fresh ideas to help your business grow? Gain beginning skills and jewelry business knowledge in the Rio Grande[...]
Social Media is hot, it is growing, and it is changing every day. What does this mean for the jewelry industry? Is it worth investing in such a sprawling, time-consuming endeavor? The answer is Yes! Today, The Studio is thrilled to have a contribution from entrepreneur extraordin[...]
You hear the term "branding" a lot when talking to businesses whether they are large or small. What is your brand? Why is branding important? How can you brand yourself and your business? It is difficult, if not downright impossible, to be a successful entrepreneur anymore unless[...]
There are dozens of ways that you can promote your products, or yourself as an artist, without all the technical mumbo jumbo that most people associate with search engine marketing. Today, on The Studio, Rio marketing genius Arien Gessner shows you a great option that is ideal fo[...]
There are five distinct categories for jewelry makers who generate income from their skills. Once you have an instinct for which segment of the jewelry industry best defines your work, then you will know which shows to enter, what periodicals you should be reading or advertising [...]
In today's blog post, Good Pricing Strategies—Part Two, Marlene Richey offers six more concrete tips about how jewelry makers can establish a smart pricing strategy that will make them profitable. After all, profits make it possible for you to follow your passion AND make a liv[...]
There are as many ways to create a pricing formula as there are people running businesses. In today's post, Marlene Richey focuses on helping jewelry makers establish a smart pricing strategy by breaking her method down into easy, straightforward steps.
In today's Business Savvy post, Etsy jeweler and business woman Barbara Polinsky gives concrete, step-by-step advice about how to find success as an Etsy.com seller. Her tips can help you get the most from your Etsy store or perhaps give you the courage and inspiration you need t[...]
Join us at The Studio as we interview Matthew Perosi of the Jeweler Website Advisory Group. He answers questions on jewelry e-commerce submitted by some of our friends in our Facebook community.
In this new installment of Business Know-How with Marlene Richey, Marlene explores the many facets of working by and for yourself. She reminds us that when you’re a small business owner you’re the CEO and the janitor!
When I consult with clients or teach a class, one of the first things I have folks do is define and describe their ultimate customer. Who is willing to slap down hard-earned cash to have your services or jewelry? And how do you get their attention?
Mary Lee Hu is a larger-than-life artist in the jewelry world. She has literally done it all, from creating a breathtaking body of jewelry and sharing her knowledge with … [Read More...] about Influencers in Jewelry Design: Mary Lee Hu
Elizabeth Kirk is dressed head-to-toe in turquoise velvet. Each eyelid is powdered in ombré eye shadow as iridescent as a hummingbird's breast. She's warm and … [Read More...] about Elizabeth Kirk Shares the Display Secrets Behind Her Pop-Up “Boutique”
