by Maire Loughran (Author)
Maire Loughran draws on her years of experience to show you how to turn your passion for beautiful jewelry into a profitable sideline or full-time business.
Back Jacket
Everything you need to know to run a successful jewelry making business from your home Have you ever thought about starting your own home-based jewelry making business? Have you been hesitant to put your plans into action? This comprehensive guide contains all the necessary tools and strategies you need to successfully launch and grow your business. Maire Loughran draws on her years of experience to show you how to turn your passion for beautiful jewelry into a profitable sideline or full-time business. Selling and making jewelry is one of the more high-margin craft businesses, and with the right approach to sales and a stylish look, one can develop a devoted following. Covering all jewelry types, Loughran addresses all the essentials and more, including: Pricing jewelrySetting up a Web site Realizing the benefits of e-commerceEstablishing a niche Selling at craft fairs Finding a distributor Getting celebrity attention
Author Biography
Maire Loughran, who built her jewelry making business from the ground floor up, writes and lectures on the topic of how to start a home-based business. She also acts as a mentor to other new, jewelry making start-ups. Loughran is a member of the American Craft Council, Society of American Silversmiths, and the Society of North American Goldsmiths. In addition, she is the Arts/Crafts Business guide at About.com and the Feature Jewelry Writer at Suite101.com. She lives in Orlando, Florida.
Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.57 x 9.26 x 7.5 IN
Publication Date: July 01, 2009
