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Truth Hurts, Doesn't It? asked in Business & FinanceSmall Business · 1 decade ago

Jewelry Selling "Business" Needs..?

I make jewelry as a hobby and i now have enough to be serious in selling it. I have a website about me and my merchandise, and a site on which i sell my stuff (Etsy.)

I do not need a "business License" unless i go bigger and actually call myself a "business" (i checked with my town.) I might do that at some point, but not quite yet.

So what are some things that a small "hobby seller" would need to make life easier? I plan on setting up my stuff at garage sales (mine and relatives, we usually have one per family each year) and there are some arts/crafts fairs i can sign up for. Mostly i will be selling via internet.

What would YOU suggest i have in terms of supplies?

Supplies I Already Have:

- Tables

- Work space

- Money Box

- Table Covers

I'm basically looking for stuff that would make my "space" look nicer and more appealing (both my workspace and my table space when i set up places.)

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  • tealightshoppe
    1 decade ago
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    Hm, I think some things that would make your space more appealing is branding. I like looking at tables when I'm at craft fairs or festivals with a neat banner or a cool poster. Have some business cards laid out. If they decide they don't want to buy from you at the moment, they can always take a business card and check out your online shop at a later time. I also like seeing necklaces on necklace stands. It makes it easier for the customer to envision it around their neck. Also, put some bracelet stands as well. Everything will look unorganized if it is just sprawled on the table.

    Hope this helped you! Good luck with your business.

  • TM Express™
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet.

    http://www.ags.org/ -- American Gem Society

    http://www.jic.org/ -- Jewelry Information Center

    http://www.polygon.net/ -- Polygon

    http://www.nationaljeweler.com/ -- National Jeweler

    Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry.

    * Jewelry Making for Fun & Profit: Make Money Doing What You Love! by Lynda Musante, Maria Nerius

    * Marketing and Selling Your Handmade Jewelry: The Complete Guide to Turning Your Passion into Profit by Viki Lareau

    * Profiting by Design: A Jewelry Maker's Guide to Business Success by Marlene Richey

    There are plenty of free informational resources out there.

    http://ezinearticles.com/?Jewelry-Making-for-Fun-a... – Jewelry Making for Fun and Profit by Sam Serio

    http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-You-Ready-to-Start-a... – Are You Ready to Start a Home Based Jewelry Business? by Christopher Gage

    http://ezinearticles.com/?Start-Your-Successful-Je... – Start Your Successful Jewelry Business by Diana Milani

    Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

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