| The business of jewelry is one of the most fun, | | | | 3. Become an affiliate for an existing web-based |
| exciting and profitable businesses that exist. The | | | | jewelry company. This strategy is excellent for |
| demand for jewelry by consumers is unrelenting | | | | beginners, as it requires no inventory and you use |
| and consistently growing. Like any other business | | | | the company's web-site. Also, they handle the |
| worth pursuing by a new- comer; the jewelry | | | | product fulfillment and shipping. This is a great, |
| business requires research, ongoing education, | | | | low-risk way to get started. |
| focus and persistence. Fear not,the rewards for | | | | 4. Join a jewelry MLM- There are some |
| this effort can be well-worth the investment of | | | | advantages here and some individuals enjoy this |
| time and energy making jewelry one of the best | | | | type of marketing, again, do your due-diligence |
| home-based business opportunities available. | | | | before you jump-in. |
| Finding your Niche | | | | 5. Make and sell your own jewelry- If you have |
| The world of jewelry is vast and can be | | | | the talent and the time, this path can be very |
| overwhelming. It is imperative that the | | | | rewarding. One tip, unless you want to be a |
| prospective jewelry entrepreneur narrow down | | | | starving artist; find out what type of handcrafted |
| to a specific area in which to concentrate there | | | | jewelry consumers will actually buy and produce |
| marketing efforts. In other words, you must | | | | jewelry for that market. |
| avoid the temptation to spread-out in several | | | | Marketing and Selling Jewelry |
| directions. Rather, you should become an expert, | | | | Once you have identified your niche and selected |
| a specialist. The ideal is to find a niche within a | | | | your approach, you need to explore marketing |
| niche. Stake your claim and mine that pocket | | | | and selling for profit. Here are some suggestions |
| deep and hard. For example, sterling silver cat | | | | for how and where to sell jewelry. |
| jewelry ,14 KT. gold Celtic jewelry, wire -wrapped | | | | 1. Special Events- Craft shows, wine festivals, |
| birthstone jewelry etc. | | | | Celtic festivals, street fairs etc. In the beginning, |
| Selecting your Approach | | | | concentrate on low-cost booth fees i.e. under |
| After the budding jewelry entrepeneur has settled | | | | $100 until you gain experience. |
| on their niche, they must decide which business | | | | 2. Home parties- Low overhead. These can be a |
| model makes the most sense to them. The | | | | goldmine if you work them well. Referrals are the |
| following represent five basic strategies that one | | | | key to success. |
| might follow: | | | | 3. Ebay- an easy, low-cost way to sell jewelry on |
| 1. Buy wholesale-sell retail- Remember, you make | | | | the internet. |
| your profit by buying well. Any Search Engine will | | | | 4. Your own website. |
| reveal countless wholesale sources, move steadily | | | | A. Ebay or yahoo store- both are excellent |
| forward. Do your research. Not all wholesalers are | | | | because of there built-in shopping audience and |
| equal. In fact, many so-called wholesalers are not | | | | credibility. |
| really wholesalers at all and prey on the | | | | B. Buy and fix-up a previously owned |
| unsophisticated. Applied knowledge is key here. | | | | website-Many websites are For Sale by Owner on |
| 2. Import directly from manufacturer and sell | | | | ebay. |
| wholesale. This strategy is not the best for | | | | The jewelry business can be a wonderful full or |
| beginners, but if you have ties and are | | | | part-time home-based business. Use this article as |
| comfortable with a country like India, Thailand, | | | | a basis for your education. Learn everything you |
| Mexico and others. This can be a lucrative | | | | can about your chosen niche, study marketing |
| approach. Start small and learn the ropes before | | | | and develop your selling skills. Keep a positive |
| you grow. | | | | attitude and success will certainly follow. |