Selling Jewellery Online in South Africa – Part 1: eCommerce Platforms
Selling products online has become a whole lot easier over the last 10 to 15 years, but the possibilities available can feel overwhelming. In this series, I’ll walk you through the various eCommerce options and explain their pros and cons so you can make more informed decisions about how you approach digital, and how you can leverage it within your business. It’s helpful to think about each category in terms of physical marketplaces:
The JCSA launches members-only Whatsapp groups to stay informed about crime
The Jewellery Council of South Africa has launched another security initiative exclusively for its members. Regional WhatsApp groups are being set up in each province in order to share information related to crimes that affect the jewellery manufacturing and retail sector.
News Nugget – September 2020
A jewellers block insurance policy – the fine print…
How to provide safe piercing services during COVID-19
News Nugget – August 2020
Becoming B-BBEE Certified is easier than you think!
Admin is not a favourite exercise for most people in creative industries, but the advantages of getting B-BBEE certified far outweigh the hassle, and it’s cheaper than you think! Beyond the moral argument for, and reputational association gained from demonstrating that your company is committed to equality and transformation, there are concrete business benefits to achieving your certification.
News Nugget – July 2020
Retail best practices for jewellers in the age of COVID-19
The National Association of Jewellers in the UK has released a guide for retail jewellers, which CPM has summarised and supplemented with pointers pertinent to the situation in South Africa. Consider temporarily suspending services that require close proximity or contact with your client, like ear piercing (which you should have indemnity forms for).
Is your workbench setup is as ergonomic as possible?
As any seasoned jeweller knows, how you sit during your workday can affect your body in both the short and long term. The bench is the cornerstone of the craft and should be highly customised to each individual’s comfort and task requirements, but even the most well designed setup poses future health risks simply from too much time spent in the chair.