Sometimes I think the worst career move I could have possibly made on the route to becoming a jewelry designer was to go to college to study jewelry. Not because I didn’t learn a lot (because I did) but because I often feel like becoming a jeweler after studying to become a jeweler doesn’t make …
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When I asked what you needed to grow your business, an overwhelming number of you responded with “more time.” But before you try to find more time in your already busy day, first you should make sure you’re spending the time you have on the most valuable parts of your business. I spent the weekend …
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Today I’m excited to introduce a new contributer to CMBA, Wendy Edsall-Kerwin. Wendy is a jewelry artist and metalsmith living and working out of her home in Elizabethtown, PA. When she isn’t in the studio pounding away at metal, you can usually find her online at her blog , her website, or on Twitter as …
Because most of us spend a signigicant amount of time online, we think that we always have to promote our businesses online. After all, the web and social media are THE NEW MARKETING that will save our businesses. But just because you run a business in the age of social media doesn’t mean you should …
Well, I’m back from vacation and I’ve come to the sudden realization that the New York International Gift Fair is a little more than a month away! How did that happen? Since I know many of you are curious as to what goes into prepping for a trade show, I thought I would share a …