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What is Your Jewelry Business Pet-Peeve?  I thought it would be kind of fun to find out what the biggest or most common Pet-Peeve is among Home Based Jewelers.

I have two.

My first Pet-Peeve ...

Inventorying Bulk and Mixed Jewelry Supplies  I am in the process of starting a jewelry business but I'm not sure how to inventory certain items. I purchased some of my beads and findings as a mix ...

16 Year Old Jeweller  I have just turned 16, and have been making and selling jewellery for three years now, and I am looking to selling my merchandise in less local markets....

Business Cards on the Cheap  I will soon be setting up shop on Etsy, but was impatient to get some business cards out to friends.

Right now I only have a blog, but I wanted to get ...

What Qualifies as "Handcrafted" Jewelry?  Jewelry artists can purchase bails, crimps, earring posts and other findings to create their jewelry pieces.

They can buy beads and string the artwork....

How to Define My Jewelry Style?  I'm trying to look at my jewelry and define the type of style it is. I mostly work in sterling silver and set cabochon stones into pendants, earrings ...

ProPay - Transactions at Shows and Parties  I've been using ProPay to accept credit card payments for my jewelry for several years.

Readers often ask me these questions about using ProPay:

How ...

Jewelry Business License or Permit  What do I need for permits or taxes for selling jewelry? Do I need a license or somehow obtain an official "business" form from the government? I searched ...

I need a jewelry business plan, please  I have been searching the web for a handcrafted jewelry business plan template that I, or anyone starting out can use to base their business plan on. Do ...

More information on pricing  Your information on pricing is interesting.

Getting started in the jewelry business  I like the tips on your site.

What is the Going Rate to Give for 14ky Scrap Gold?  With gold at 1000 an oz what should I be giving to my customers for their scrap gold per gram?

Answer:
How Much to Pay for Scrap Gold
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Setting Up a Jewelry Studio  Can you direct me to a book or video that gives information on how to set up a jewelry making studio? I'm adding a room to my house for my studio and although ...