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Do you fancy being paid to hang out on Instagram, write copy, help others and be part of a creative community?
If so we have an exciting job opportunity to work with us at Jewellers Academy.
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Do you like the idea of setting an intention for 2022 but are not sure where to start? Why not choose a word for your year. Find out more about how and some suggested words here.
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LOOK BEHIND YOU
It's that time of year when everyone starts to feel a bit nostalgic. While we love to focus on what is ahead, this is a great time to reflect on how far you've come. I urge you to take 10 minutes to think back over the year and your achievements - big and small. There's always a lot of road ahead and it is important to focus on where you are headed but it is also important to celebrate the road you've travelled. Today is a great day for doing this.
Join me in my trip down memory lane looking at the firsts for Jewellers Academy and for me personally.
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Whatever your stance on Black Friday, many millions of people will be shopping online and it is a great opportunity to remind people about your jewellery and your business. Here are some tips for making the most of this time of year as well as plans for you to follow
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Marcus Osbourne was one of the winners of JewelFund in 2020. He took his extensive experience in jewellery manufacturing and started working on bespoke and commissioned pieces in wax. We caught up with him to find out more about his jewellery business, how he’s been doing since winning JewelFund and what he included in his application to ensure he won
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David Hitchcock of Photofinish Jewellery was one of the winners of JewelFund in 2019. His innovative and beautiful jewellery marries his love of photography with jewellery making. We caught up with him to find out more about his jewellery business, how he’s been doing since winning JewelFund and what he included in his application to ensure he won
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I wholeheartedly believe that you can start a jewellery business on a shoestring budget - I certainly did! However, there often comes a time when investing in yourself and your business can help you grow faster.
Here are some of the key areas for growth and how to spend your money wisely
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As jewellers what do we need to know about Brexit and what the changes mean to our business and our customers? Take a look at our comprehensive guide for selling your handmade jewellery to EU countries in a post Brexit world!
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The majority of christmas craft markets and fairs have been cancelled this year and there are some online craft fairs in their place. Are they worth doing? We’ve been speaking to jewellers that have been involved in them and have some advice on how to make the most of them as a jeweller
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Styling your images to create balanced, emotive and beautiful images of your pieces is one of the most powerful sales tools available to handmade sellers for attracting and engaging with customers. In part two of this two part blog series, jewellery photographer, Karen Young shares the building blocks of Photo Styling to create on-brand and visually pleasing images that really show off your gorgeous handmade jewellery.
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Styling your images to create balanced, emotive and beautiful images of your pieces is one of the most powerful sales tools available to handmade sellers for attracting and engaging with customers. In part one of this two part blog series, jewellery photographer, Karen Young shares her styling 'recipe' that takes the guesswork out of nailing photo styling each and every time.
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Applications for JewelFund 2020 are now open! Two £1000 grants are available. What would you spend the money on for your jewellery business? Find out how to apply
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When you first start your handmade jewellery business, often you are brimming with excitement, enthusiasm and make jewellery for the sheer joy of it. But sooner or later on your jewellery business journey, thoughts turn to making a profit to achieve your goals and really grow your business. But how do you achieve this? Have a look at some of the options available to you to fast track your growth
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Have a retail space, attend markets or fairs, or perhaps teach jewellery making workshops? We’ve compiled a handy guide on where to look for advice, resources or equipment for keeping you & your customers safe during the pandemic.
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Are you starting a jewellery business? Congratulations. That's so exciting!
Starting a business can be a bit daunting but it doesn’t have to be so here are some tips to get those first sales coming in.
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Running a competition can be a great way to attract more customers and engage your existing followers. But how do you do it successfully and what are the rules? Here’s what you need to think about when planning your next competition.
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I work with jewellery designers at all levels, from start up to large established businesses. I am often asked how to build a jewellery business so I have identified the different activities that businesses making 5k, 30k and 50k a year are doing to grow their businesses.
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What can you do when you’ve lost our creative mojo? Here are some ideas and exercises to help get you back to your creativity again
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