Best Practices

Top Tips for Having Maximum Sales at Jewelry Trade Shows

By Robin Kramer / September 3, 2013

Having a fantastic, eye-catching jewelry booth will capture the interest of show attendees, but having a successful show with lots of sales takes a lot more than just having a beautiful booth. It takes a plan of action…

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How to Make Your Booth Stand Out at a Jewelry Trade Show (or any type of show)

By Tracy Matthews / August 27, 2013

Woo hoo! You did it! You’ve committed to doing a jewelry trade show, a craft fair, a trunk show, or even a show at a friend’s home. Whichever it is, you’re investing money and time – and your…

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How to grow your biz in the summertime

By Robin Kramer / August 20, 2013

Oh summertime how I love you! The days are longer and more people are out and about. And moods even seem to be lighter and happier. There are more parties and much more traveling so you most likely…

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How to sell with confidence, make more cash, and rule your market

By Tracy Matthews / August 13, 2013

When I was first starting out as a jewelry designer, I was a little shy. Curiously, I have always felt comfortable selling. In fact, when I first started my jewelry business, I was one of the top sales…

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Business advice for jewelry designers

By Tracy Matthews / July 30, 2013

Yesterday, Robin & I spent an hour chatting on our first Google Hangout. We had a blast despite a few technical errors! We are always pumped to answer questions you had about your jewelry business. We are keeping…

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It’s true:: Successful people are full of CRAP

By Tracy Matthews / July 23, 2013

Today I am so excited to interview on of our Bonus Contributors here at F&TA, Rachel Luna. Not only is she a little sparkplug (just 4’11”) but she is the manifesting maven of affirmations in our Laying the…

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FREE Q&A Call w/ Tracy & Robin

By Tracy Matthews / July 22, 2013

You’re INVITED! Join Robin & Tracy this Wednesday, July 24th for a FREE Q&A call! We realize that jewelry designers who are serious about their businesses also have some serious business questions. We are here to help. Ask…

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The 5 Secrets to Holiday Success

By Tracy Matthews / July 16, 2013

You might be reading the title of this blog post and be thinking:: “Why do I need to be thinking of Holiday Sales for my jewelry business right now?” You’ve heard the saying, the early bird gets the…

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You’re Invited!! FREE training – 5 Secrets to Holiday Success

By Tracy Matthews / July 11, 2013

Marketing Roadmaps, Effective Sales Goals, and Accountability Partners Tracy & Robin are going to show you how to harness the power of the holiday season and boost your 2013 jewelry sales above and beyond your most ambitious sales…

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Tip: Make it Easy for Editors to Feature Your Jewelry for Holiday

By Tracy Matthews / July 2, 2013

Even though the dog days of summer are upon us, it’s not time to slack off in your jewelry business. Savvy jewelry designers are working hard (and having a little fun too) during the summer months. If you…

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