One is the driver who allegedly crashed a car into a Sacramento jewelry store in April, striking a 71-year-old employee who later died.
MJSA publishes 2014 Buyer’s Guide
The 2014 edition of the MJSA Buyer’s Guide, which lists resources and information for purchasing jewelry-making tools, equipment, supplies and services, is now available.
Attleboro Falls, Mass.--The 2014 edition of the MJSA Buyer’s Guide, which lists resources and information for purchasing jewelry-making tools, equipment, supplies and services, is now available.
The 314-page guide lists MJSA members by the products and services they offer in 10 categories: tools and equipment, metals, contract manufacturing, findings, chain, gemstones, beads, business equipment, business services, and packaging and displays.
Also featured in the guide are articles to help buyers make the best purchasing decisions and establish positive working relationships with vendors, the MJSA said.
The 2014 articles cover topics including minimizing metal loss to get the best refining return, the top trends expected to shape 2014 subcontractors and non-disclosure agreements, security investments for home-based businesses, jewelers’ favorite bench tools and how and when to invest in computer-aided manufacturing systems.
The guide also offers a full listing of all MJSA members and their contact information.
MJSA members will receive a complimentary copy of the 2014 Buyer’s Guide.
Non-members can purchase the guide from the MJSA Bookstore or by calling 1-800-444-6572.
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