Best Practices
Every year around this time, I reflect back on how I did… This year was no different… Always – ALWAYS – my reflection starts with my WINS! Girl, you crushed it! Then I have to check myself re:…
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Probably the biggest question on your mind after becoming a jewelry designer is, “how do I pay taxes?” It’s not as difficult as you think to pay income taxes for a jewelry business. But, if you’re anything like…
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Do I need a white background for my jewelry pictures? The short answer is, “yes” You make beautiful jewelry so why not display it in the best way possible? A crisp, white background for jewelry…
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If you’re afraid of pricing your jewelry too high, you need to know the importance of building a trustworthy jewelry brand. When Robin was working for Dogeared, a client told her that he didn’t trust the quality…
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As a jewelry designer or maker, you’re probably interested in moving to online sales. There are so much upside and flexibility for you, but getting traction in a crowded online space is tough. Next thing you know, you’re…
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So many designers ask me how to focus on what really matters in business. It can be hard, and I’ll admit I used to get distracted super easily and it hurt my sales because I couldn’t stay on…
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Can you believe it’s already December?? Honestly, I love this time of year! It gives you a chance to reflect on what happened throughout the year, and really envision what you want to create for next…
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As a creative business owner, you probably have lots of ideas! It’s easy for you to say “yes” to new projects and fun ways to serve your customers. The trouble is, when you start saying “yes”…
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As a jewelry designer, I’m asked all the time how to sell to retail stores. You’re ready. You’ve decided selling your jewelry wholesale is right for your brand, but you aren’t sure how to get started. Here are…
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It’s time to celebrate! We love all things birthday here at Flourish & Thrive…and on July 5th we are celebrating F&TA’s 5th birthday! This is also our 100th episode of Thrive by Design, which is super…
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