Where can I find jewelry design ideas - handmade and beaded - also tips for starting a business!  Help!?
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http://beadwork.about.com/ has tons of links to patterns, ideas, and marketing resources!  Very good place to start.\nThey have an article on selling jewelry online via auction sites: http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/thejewelrybizonline/a/021205.htm\nAnd this is their link to resrouces on The Business of Jewelry Making On Line http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/thejewelrybizonline/\n\nAs well, there are several beading/jewelry magazines that have archived articles/projects.  Here's a few:\nhttp://www.lapidaryjournal.com/store/books.cfm\nhttp://www.beadandbutton.com\nhttp://www.stepbystepbeads.com\nhttp://www.beadstylemag.com\n\nAso, if you do a search on 'beading tutorials' 'bead patterns' 'jewelry ideas' 'selling bead jewelry" etc., you will get more links than you can read in a week!
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try out check gallery at www.checkgallery.com  theyve got tons fo designs and you may have better luck looking through the universal site for retail sotres and unique checks.
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Ideally, what you need to do is think of yourself as a salesman.  Know as much about the business before going in as you can, so you can speak knowledgeably.\n\nRemember, in the back of their mind, the most important question is, 'What's in it for me?'  But, the answer to that is almost always more complex than $$.  Unless your designs are a runaway hit, they can't expect a huge cash influx, anyway.  What you offer (hopefully) is something to complement the salon experience for their customers.  Something that matches their customer's style.  \n\nAND, ideally, your work will visually enhance the decor of the salon, as well!  This may actually be your biggest hurdle; or, if you can creatively overcome it, your biggest strength!  How will your fashions be displayed in their space?  Have some ideas before you go in, but don't be afraid to ask the owner/manager if he/she has any ideas on how your creations could enhance the visual experience for their customers.\n\nI tried to cram a lot of thought into a quickly-typed response; feel free to contact me directly if you'd like to converse more.  Good luck!
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I know this web site that has fabulous ideas and it might help you.Best wishes to you! Oh and they have a million dollar wedding dress on it!
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I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* How To Start A Wedding Planning Business by Cho Phillips, Sherrie Wilkolaski\n* Start Your Own Wedding Consultant Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success by Eileen Figure Sandlin\n* FabJob Guide to Become a Wedding Planner by Catherine Goulet\n* How to Start a Home-Based Event Planning Business by Jill Moran \n* Start Your Own Event Planning Business: Your Step by Step Guide to Success by Krista Turner\n\nI also posted links to some free articles in the source box.\n \nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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go to this website...\nwww.gempakstarz.com
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Type in African American art and jewerly in your search bar!\nSomethings bound to turn up ..Its amazing..You can type in anything really and something will turn up.
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Check eBay.  You can often find awesome deals there.  Just be careful and buy only from highly rated sellers.  My hubby bought me the most gorgeous hand-crafted Tanzanite ring for Christmas, it wasn't expensive, is very unique, and has an extremely detailed mounting.  Go on and browse!
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You live in Greece and have a business all around you.  We Americans love anything we deem "exotic" or "foreign" and with eBay at your fingertips you have a gold mind at your doorstep. You could also create a website and market local Greek artist and craft makers items, with you getting a percentage of each sale (websites are very inexpensive and with pay-pal available you would be able to take credit cards and have a shopping cart).  If this doesn't appeal to you then I suggest you read any and all American magazines to see what the hottest new trends are.  I know that animal "bling bling" is big right now as well as "bling bling" for cell phones.\n\nI wish you all the best, good luck.
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You can find great buys on Overstock.com for Tiffany jewelry.\n\nYou can also check out the affiliate sites like FlamingoWorld.com and Fashionista.com they offer even better deals on the same jewelry.
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Check out these sites. You should get some great ideas!
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Beads & More Promotional Products\n"We Say It With Style"\n\nWe provide a unique promotional gift service.  Businesses can use our items to promote their company and attract new customers\n\nAny business that promotes, advertises or solicits sales of their products or services can use our customized jewelry to enhance their sales and market placement.\n\nWe will advertise our products in trade magazines and business sections of local newspapers.  Attend / set up displays in local trade shows as well to demonstrate effectiveness of using our products as promotional tools.\n\nWe will use our savings and apply for a Small Business Loan from a local bank in which we already are a bank customer.  If necessary we will ask for SBA, (Small Business Administration) assistance with the loan application.\n\n\nHope this helps!
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What type of help are you in need of?\n\nAre you needing a designer?  Someone to assist with designing concepts, materials, etc.?  Marketing? \nPlease elaborate, as I may have solutions.\nI will check back.\n\nEdit:  3/13/06 My daughter is ingredible at designing, she may be able to assist you in getting going.  You say "my new clothing line", so I am assuming you already have something in the beginnings?  Or just a concept?  Or just an idea that you would like a line with your name on it?\nAnyways, my 360 is not linking up for some reason, yahoo is checking on this for me.  Let me know, as I am in Y Answers, just in case your question expires.\nI will continue to check back.
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Try novelity shops, souvenir stores, and stores like Spencers. For specific ones, try looking at speciality stores.\n\nOr you could try the "make your own" cups, and use your computer to print out whatever design you'd like.
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Try Bailey, Banks and Biddle Jewelers.\nThey can make you anything you want and also have a HUGE inventory. That's where my husband and I got out wedding bands.\nI don't know if they are online but you can try. I know they have a store in NY, NJ etc.
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I was in this situation a couple of months ago, until it all fell apart, but that's an answer for a different question. ;-)\n\nI was really happy with some designs I found at a local custom jewelry shop... big companies overcharge, and can't be nearly as flexible with their designs (they have to sell what appeals to the masses).  If you find a small shop you trust, they'll probably give you a great deal on *exactly* the ring that you want.  That was my experience anyway.
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Try a search for "turtle jewelry" and you'll come up with these web sites and more:\nhttp://www.seawear.com/jewelry/turtles.html\nhttp://www.thefictionwritersjourney.com/Turtle_as_symbol_of_creativity.htm\nhttp://www.deejewelry.com/turtlese.htm\nhttp://www.zulumoon.com/results_subCollection.asp?tCatID=EA&tCollectionID=118