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Applications for JewelFund for 2019 are now open! We will be awarding two grants of £1000 to jewellers. But how do you make sure your application stands out?
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Dealing with complaints can be hard, especially when you are the designer/maker, as well as a small business. Read on to find out our tips on how to manage this rare, although tricky side to running your business
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If you’ve joined Jewellers Academy as a member then we’re so happy you have! But if you’ve found it difficult to make the most of it or aren’t sure where to start here are our top tips!
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Guest blogger Hannah Belton is the brand consultant and creative director of Ditto Creative. In this post she shares her tips on finding and celebrating your unique creative style.
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If you make jewellery from precious metals, you may need to apply for a hallmark, find out more here about the law in the UK…
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It can be tempting spend all your time promoting your jewellery on social media but email marketing is actually the number 1 place for getting sales. But how do you use email effectively? Here are some tips on what to say when you email your customers
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Mini-guide to help you with getting started in your own space so that whether you want to make bead and wire work, silver and gold jewellery or other materials such as metal clay, you can set up a home jewellery workstation with ease.
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We’re coming up to the time of year where it’s a real benefit to have gift vouchers/gift certificates/gift cards available for customers who either find it hard to decide or who want their loved one to choose their own present. But how do you create and manage sales of gift vouchers? Read on to find out more…
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If you haven’t already got some amazing things that fulfil your jewellery obsession on your wishlist this Christmas, then here’s some great idea’s that are bound to excite you!
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Is there a particular brand you can think of where you wait for the sales before buying? It’s natural not to want to pay full price for an item if you know a sale is around the corner however, this can be a problem when you are selling handmade jewellery. Here is what to do instead!
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There are many universal lessons on how to launch and grow a jewellery business that span all mediums, however there are some things specific to the unique and wonderful metal clay world that are well worth considering when building a business out of a love of this craft.
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GDPR can be a confusing area for any small business. But don’t let it scare you away from email marketing and engaging with your customers. Read our tips on how to make your business GDPR proof.
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Your checklist of what you need when you’re selling at a craft fair so that you can make sure you’re fully prepared! Take a look…
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We all know that pricing is a challenging area for jewellers and the answer that many of us turn to is just to under-price a little in order to make sure we are not over pricing. See why that is not the answer and what to do instead.
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Finding different avenues to sell your jewellery is key to survival as a jewellery designer. If you are considering taking part in a jewellery Pop Up shop here are some key points to think about in how to make it a real success.
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There comes a point when we really want to take our jewellery business up an notch and work on it full-time but sometimes this feels like a distant dream. Let's take a look at some of the key steps you can take to build a jewellery business with profits.
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How do you get found on Instagram? Use the right hashtags! Check out this latest blog post for some inspiration and ideas for the right hashtags for your jewellery business.
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As our business grows sometimes we need some extra funding or support get get the next stage off the ground. See our round-up of grants, loans, awards and opportunities for jewellers and help us add any more to the list…
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Want to see how getting featured in the press is done? Check out this case study from Anna Campbell our Community Manager at Jewellers Academy. Anna has had success in getting featured in the press with her jewellery and has some great tips on how you can too!
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