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Start a Blog - it's your best New Marketing Tool "This is a relationship business" we keep hearing everyone say. Well, it's true. So it follows that you have to do everything you can to maintain those relationships. Are you? You're not if you don't have a blog. . . . keep reading What is a Carnet? Carnets are "Merchandise Passports." They are international customs documents that simplify customs procedures for the temporary importation of various types of goods. In the U.S., two types are issued: ATA and TECRO/AIT Carnets. . . . keep reading The 2008 Market Week dates for the New York accessories market is set The 2008 New York Market Week Dates are: January 7 - 11 March 3 - 7 May 5 - 9 August 4 - 8 November 3 - 7 . . . keep reading Ten Commandments for Being the Company Spokesperson You sent out the press release and included the contact information. You are listed as the spokesperson for your company--but what does that mean? And how can you be an effective one? First, always be available, easily reached, and completely prepared for comment. Journalists work on all kinds of deadlines. If a journalist takes the time to call, be available to talk to them . . . keep reading More

Photo Stamps are a Great Way To Carry Your Brand Through Your Mailings Our constant search for ways to help you promote your jewelry has yielded a great new -- and dare we say, fun -- way to showcase your work. The newest advertising medium is photo stamps, and the possibilities are obvious. . . . keep reading On Video: A Quick Tip from Candy Edelman Candy Edelman highlights an important policy point that is important to every business relationship. . . . keep reading On Video: A Quick Tip from Julie Bergstein Julie Bergstein on an important issue for growing designer businesses. . . . keep reading On Video: A Quick Tip from Jeanne Johngren Jeanne Johngren: What you do before a show is really important . . . keep reading On Video: A Quick Tip from Marla Beck Quick Tip: Don't let this small detail trip you up at a trade show. . . . keep reading Index of Video Tips From Designers On Video: Designers and their staff tell you directly what works and what doesn't in the designer jewelry business. . . . keep reading Resource List for Success Tips Lecture Here are the resources Cindy refers to in her speech at MJSA. . . . keep reading Download: Comparison Chart for Select 2007 Craft Shows Nowhere else can you find this data in one place unless you created it yourself. Do you have the time? I thought not. . . . keep reading DOWNLOAD: Comparison Chart for 2007 Craft Shows Nowhere else can you find this data in one place unless you created it yourself. Do you have the time? Subscribers to the JRB Network get market analysis like this that spans the world of fine jewelry, fine craft and fine accessories. . . . keep reading More