How to Start Your Own Jewelry Line
Take stock of your technical abilities and design skills., Gather the tools and materials you will need to produce your own jewelry designs., Write down your business goals and plans., Set prices for your jewelry designs., Think about where you will...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Take stock of your technical abilities and design skills.
Spend a lot of time designing jewelry for yourself, friends and family before starting a jewelry business.
Compare your pieces to the competition to be sure you are ready to start selling your jewelry. -
Step 2: Gather the tools and materials you will need to produce your own jewelry designs.
Find bulk and wholesale sources of materials to save on production costs.
Create an inventory system that makes it easy to order supplies when you need them. , Decide who your target customers will be to help refine your choice of jewelry designs and marketing.
Think about what sets your jewelry apart from the competition to help create a niche.
Determine how much money you would like to make from your jewelry business. , Take into account the supplies and time it takes to create pieces for your jewelry business, as well as your operating costs and investment. , There are many options for sales, and you can focus on one area or do a combination of sales.
An online store, selling at craft shows and farmers markets, home parties or getting your jewelry line into local stores and boutiques are some ideas.
Your sales efforts will be determined by your target market and sales goals. , Determine how to set up your company, register with the state and IRS, and handle tax issues.
Find out what kind of insurance and liability coverage you need.
Ask your local government officials about necessary permits and licenses. , Get a logo in high-vector digital format that can be used on printed materials and online.
Make up quality business cards and letterheads.
Have a high quality, glossy brochure or catalog printed to show off your jewelry pieces. , Create a quality website to show off your jewelry designs and give information about your company.
Register with online local business directories and sites like Google Places.
Open shops on Etsy and eBay.
Find out about placing your jewelry in online boutiques. , You will be responsible for accounting, finance and marketing.
Read books about starting a business.
Take classes online or at a local college.
Consider hiring an assistant or teaming up with a friend who is business or sales oriented to help start your jewelry business. , Take advanced classes in jewelry making to learn new techniques.
Keep up with trends in the industry.
Join professional associations and online groups.
Read magazines and professional journals. -
Step 3: Write down your business goals and plans.
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Step 4: Set prices for your jewelry designs.
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Step 5: Think about where you will sell your jewelry.
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Step 6: Talk to a business adviser or accountant to find out how to start your own jewelry line.
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Step 7: Create a logo and printed materials for your jewelry business.
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Step 8: Market your jewelry business online.
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Step 9: Learn some of the practical aspects of running a business.
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Step 10: Continue working on your skills and design.
Detailed Guide
Spend a lot of time designing jewelry for yourself, friends and family before starting a jewelry business.
Compare your pieces to the competition to be sure you are ready to start selling your jewelry.
Find bulk and wholesale sources of materials to save on production costs.
Create an inventory system that makes it easy to order supplies when you need them. , Decide who your target customers will be to help refine your choice of jewelry designs and marketing.
Think about what sets your jewelry apart from the competition to help create a niche.
Determine how much money you would like to make from your jewelry business. , Take into account the supplies and time it takes to create pieces for your jewelry business, as well as your operating costs and investment. , There are many options for sales, and you can focus on one area or do a combination of sales.
An online store, selling at craft shows and farmers markets, home parties or getting your jewelry line into local stores and boutiques are some ideas.
Your sales efforts will be determined by your target market and sales goals. , Determine how to set up your company, register with the state and IRS, and handle tax issues.
Find out what kind of insurance and liability coverage you need.
Ask your local government officials about necessary permits and licenses. , Get a logo in high-vector digital format that can be used on printed materials and online.
Make up quality business cards and letterheads.
Have a high quality, glossy brochure or catalog printed to show off your jewelry pieces. , Create a quality website to show off your jewelry designs and give information about your company.
Register with online local business directories and sites like Google Places.
Open shops on Etsy and eBay.
Find out about placing your jewelry in online boutiques. , You will be responsible for accounting, finance and marketing.
Read books about starting a business.
Take classes online or at a local college.
Consider hiring an assistant or teaming up with a friend who is business or sales oriented to help start your jewelry business. , Take advanced classes in jewelry making to learn new techniques.
Keep up with trends in the industry.
Join professional associations and online groups.
Read magazines and professional journals.
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