Customer complaints can be disheartening in the handmade jewelry business. Jewelers are giving their best tips for responding to, and avoiding, complaints.

Tips For Handling Jewelry Customer Complaints

Nearly every business across all industries has to deal with customer complaints. It’s a natural side effect of being a business owner unfortunately. But knowing how to deal with complaints can make or break your business. We talked to a few jewelry business owners for their best advice on how to handle customer complaints.

Learn about the top 10 cash flow culprits for jewelry businesses from Mariel Diaz and her recommendations on how to improve your business to avoid them.

by Mariel Diaz

10 Cash Flow Culprits in your Jewelry Business

Check out this guest article from Mariel Diaz. Her financial tips for jewelry business owners will help you keep your business on track and earning money.

Michael David Sturlin discusses how we express our unique identity through the design process in visual arts and allow our work to be an extension of us.

by Michael David Sturlin

Finding Your Creative Identity Through Design - lock

Finding and expressing your unique identity isn't always easy. This guest blog from Michael David Sturlin discusses the design process and how you can discover and express your unique creative identity through design.

It's easy to feel overwhelmed when you are an entrepreneur. Learn how to manage time in your jewelry business from Tracy Matthews of Flourish & Thrive.

by Tracy Matthews

How to Manage Time in Your Jewelry Business Better Using 7 Simple Steps

Being your own boss is amazing! But learning to manage time in your jewelry business so you don't have to be constantly clocked in can be difficult. Tracy Matthews from Flourish & Thrive Academy gave us her 7 most helpful tips to manage your time effectively.

Check out these tips on how to make an outstanding earring collection to get your jewelry business started. Katie Hacker explores jewelry design concepts.

by Katie Hacker

How to Create Your Own Earring Collection

Earrings are always in style, but they're particularly trendy right now. Here are some tips and tricks for pumping up your jewelry collection with an infusion of handmade earring designs.

Educate jewelry customers to position yourself as a trusted resource. Transparency and information are powerful tools for your jewelry business.

by Katie Hacker

5 Ways to Educate Your Jewelry Customer

Selling your jewelry? Educating your customers benefits your business in a multitude of ways. Here are some tips and free, printable inserts!

Great advice for metalsmithing and jewelry students on options for entry level career paths. Learn about potential job opportunities and how to find them.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Career Options for Jewelers

Career Services at universities don't often cater to jewelry students entering the field after graduation. Get specialized advice on how to enter the jewelry work force and earn a living. This article explores jewelry jobs and career information.

Interested in wholesaling your jewelry collection to galleries or retailers? Read this advice from Mora jewelry gallery owner Marthe Le Van.

by Marthe Le Van

How to Sell Jewelry to Stores and Galleries

Marthe Le Van of Mora Contemporary Jewelry guest writes tips on how to sell your jewelry to stores. As a gallery curator, Marthe has some great insight into what it takes to get your jewelry noticed by buyers.

Make sure your jewelry makes the best first impression with these tips and inspiration for packaging your handmade jewelry.

by Ashley Maldonado

Jewelry Packaging Ideas & Inspiration - lock

You’ve put a lot of thought into making your jewelry look beautiful and feel on brand. Make sure it makes the best first impression when it arrives to your customers. Check out these tips and inspiration for packaging your handmade jewelry. This blog was updated in September 2022.

The holidays are overwhelming for most small jewelry business owners. Read our top tips on how to survive and thrive during the busy season.

by Ashley Maldonado

Small Jewelry Business Holiday Checklist

The holiday season is both the best and most stressful time of the year for small jewelry businesses. Stay organized and make it your most successful season with these tips. This blog was updated in 2020.

Read 2011 Halstead Grant Winner Layne Freedline's best tips on setting goals for your jewelry business and how the Halstead Grant helped her reach them.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

How to Set Goals for Your Jewelry Business - lock

Setting goals for your jewelry business can be too hard. Read on for tips to help make sure you don't overshoot but don't sell yourself short either.

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