CPM proudly sponsors University of Stellenbosch exhibition titled: “In-between”
Every year, CPM sponsors metals for students at the University of Stellenbosch for their exhibitions or year-end awards prizes. Falling within the Visual Arts Department, the division of Creative Jewellery and Metal Design is focused on educating jewellery design as a critical discipline that allows students to reflect on their surroundings and translate their ideas into three-dimensional wearable artworks that communicate and stimulate thought.
Which Mobile Panic Apps are best for you?
We all understand the risks associated with living in South Africa, but as an industry that handles the storage and transportation of high-value precious metals, gemstones and diamonds, we need to be especially cautious. Team CPM has compiled a list of the most prominent apps available and run them through the filter of what a South African jeweller would require in the event of a high-stress crime incident like an armed robbery at your premises, a hijacking or mugging.
Selling Jewellery Online in South Africa – Part 2: Social Media
Social media has become an integrated part of our lives. It’s how we communicate, share and find news and new content, and it’s a way to spend leisure time or connect with your friends and family. The average user dedicates around 2 hours of their day to sifting through content on their preferred platform, and that amount of time spent on one site makes it prime real estate for any business looking to reach new customers.
Lockdown Alert Level 1 Regulations
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.
A jewellers block insurance policy – the fine print…
How to provide safe piercing services during COVID-19
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.
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).