Working with heat paste
TempGuard is a truly world-class, patented heat resistant and heat dissipating paste product, developed to prevent damage from intense heat sources up to 3000ºC. It provides essential protection from harm to the hands as well as the jewellery piece being repaired by the extremely high temperatures produced by torches, stopping the transfer of heat from the working area to surrounding localities.
Make the most of the Valentine’s Day vibe
If you’re feeling the post-Christmas slump, Valentine’s Day is your chance to boost revenue. Since jewellery is a popular gift item, don’t overlook the additional opportunities to spread awareness of your brand and expand your audience by capitalising on the online searches, extra foot traffic and buzz around this popular day! Here are some tactics to try on and before the 14th:
Men’s Engagement rings for Leap Day proposals
Organise your workshop for efficiency
An orderly work environment means less time wasted looking for things and less chance of distraction, which leads to higher productivity and job satisfaction. Plus, it can be psychologically beneficial to start your day with the feeling of competence and control that comes with a well-organised workshop, rather than creating a sense of overwhelm as things literally pile up around you. Clutter can also be a safety hazard – accidents can happen because equipment is badly positioned, and disorganised work areas are a contributor to ergonomic problems. Never mind the scrap you might be losing into nooks and crannies that could be turned into cash!
Preparing your jewellery business for the festive season
The Christmas decorations are up and the countdown to the holidays has begun. A large part of an independent jeweller’s annual revenue can be made in the year-end shopping rush – are you ready to take full advantage of the sales opportunities the festive season brings?
Tips for smooth collaboration with your CAD Modellers
Offering custom design is a vital element in a manufacturing jeweller’s basket of services, and in this modern era, many clients expect digital renderings of their item. However there’s no need to invest your precious time and money in software and training to become proficient in this field in-house, especially when outsourcing the finicky mock-up of your concept to a computer-aided design (CAD) operator is a great way to free up more of your time for conceptual work and sourcing more business. To get it right the first time – on time – CPM have put together some tips to developing and maintaining effective communication and a great working relationship with your CAD designer:
Security – be especially aware around opening and closing times
It’s bad news for our industry that crime targeted at jewellery stores seems to be on the increase again. Stores are especially vulnerable around opening and closing times, when keys are being handled and merchandise may be boxed up and easily carried away. Below are a few tips to help our valued clients stay safe.
BRIEF SECURITY SUMMARY GUIDELINE TO ASSIST IN AWARENESS & IN PREVENTION OF THEFTS AT TRADE SHOWS
Driesassur, a leading insurance broker, shares this guideline: