ColumnistsJul 09, 2024
11 and ½ Thoughts on LeadershipFrom prioritizing “big rocks” to practicing transparency, Peter Smith explores what it takes to be an effective leader.
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TrendsMay 05, 2023
Amanda’s Style File: Emerald DaydreamJewelers of America’s Amanda Gizzi is sharing the 16 emerald jewels she is dreaming of wearing in May.
ColumnistsNov 08, 2022
The Smart Lab: Last-Minute Tips to Boost Black Friday Jewelry SalesIt’s not too late to market Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals to kick off a fabulous holiday season, writes Emmanuel Raheb.
ColumnistsNov 01, 2022
10 Sales Tips for the Holiday SeasonThinking about your sales approach and implementing subtle changes can make a big difference in effectiveness, Peter Smith writes.
ColumnistsJul 05, 2022
Navigating the Headwinds: Is Your Business Ready?Columnist Peter Smith shares a prediction for the year ahead as the jewelry industry faces a possible slowdown.
ColumnistsJun 14, 2022
The Smart Lab: The Importance of Page Speed OptimizationA fast website helps land sales, writes Smart Age Solutions founder and CEO Emmanuel Raheb.
ColumnistsMay 31, 2022
Squirrel Spotting: Growing Your Business When Unit Sales PeakDiscount less and sell more expensive products, Peter Smith writes.
SourcingFeb 09, 2022
Pat Henneberry Joins Rapaport as Chief Business OfficerHenneberry has decades of experience in diamond sales and sales training and helmed her own consulting company as “The Jewelry Coach.”
TrendsDec 29, 2021
Amanda’s Style File: Disco InfernoThese 10 shining jewels will help usher in a new year.
ColumnistsDec 29, 2021
On Data: The Third Week of DecemberSherry Smith shares independent jewelers’ sales figures for the third week of the month.
ColumnistsDec 16, 2021
On Data: The Second Week of December Sherry Smith shares the numbers on independent jewelers’ sales from Dec. 8 to 14.
ColumnistsDec 14, 2021
On Data: The First 7 Days of DecemberSherry Smith shares data on independent jewelers’ sales for the first week of the month.
ColumnistsDec 07, 2021
On Data: Jewelry Sales Soared in NovemberAll categories showed strength, but diamonds led the way, Sherry Smith writes in her latest column.
ColumnistsNov 23, 2021
When Did You Know You Wanted To Be in Sales?A question from an astute young relative has Peter Smith pondering this question in his latest column.
ColumnistsNov 16, 2021
Reddit 101: How Jewelers Can Engage With Younger Customers In their latest Creative Connecting column, Duvall O’Steen and Jen Cullen Williams share tips for using the popular discussion site.
ColumnistsNov 10, 2021
The Smart Lab: 5 Marketing Mistakes to Avoid This Holiday SeasonJewelers need to check their marketing plans twice to ensure they’re not making any of these errors, Emmanuel Raheb writes.
ColumnistsOct 21, 2021
Squirrel Spotting: It’s a Diamond Moment!It’s no doubt diamond sales are booming, but why? Peter Smith explores the complicated reasons why consumers want the stones right now.
IndependentsOct 21, 2021
Quiz: How Closely Have You Been Reading Our Columns? Brush up on the finer points of customer budgets, recruiting new employees and driving traffic to a new website with this quick test.
ColumnistsOct 20, 2021
Creative Connecting: To Text, Or Not To Text In their latest column, Duvall O’Steen and Jen Cullen Williams make the case for SMS marketing.
ColumnistsOct 05, 2021
The Smart Lab: 7 Ways Social Media Impacts Your Jewelry BusinessColumnist Emmanuel Raheb outlines the benefits of what he says is one of the most important channels in digital marketing.
ColumnistsSep 08, 2021
The Smart Lab: 5 Reasons Why You Need a Digital Marketing StrategyHere’s how the new mediums can help grow a jewelry business, according to Smart Age Solutions CEO Emmanuel Raheb.
ColumnistsAug 17, 2021
Creative Connecting: How to Handle Disclosures Duvall O’Steen and Jen Cullen Williams share tips on handling some of the not-so-fun, but necessary, aspects of selling fine jewelry.
ColumnistsAug 10, 2021
The Smart Lab: The Ultimate Guide to Promoting Your New WebsiteRecently redesigned your website? All that time and money will be for nothing if you can’t attract traffic, writes Emmanuel Raheb.
ColumnistsAug 03, 2021
Squirrel Spotting: 5 More Pointers From ‘The Sales Minute’Peter Smith shares additional tips from his new book, which include thoughts on avoiding negative people and using hand gestures.
ColumnistsJul 20, 2021
Creative Connecting: Easing Back Into In-Person Events Duvall O’Steen and Jen Cullen Williams give tips on reconnecting IRL and surviving long days as the jewelry world prepares for Las Vegas.
