Comments on: Profile of a Start Up Bead Jewelry Business http://www.beadjewelryblog.com/profile-of-a-start-up-bead-jewelry-business/ Bead Jewelry Making Ideas, Beading Business Tips and More! Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:10:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: MCW Beads & More http://www.beadjewelryblog.com/profile-of-a-start-up-bead-jewelry-business/comment-page-1/#comment-5060 MCW Beads & More Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:17:51 +0000 http://www.beadjewelryblog.com/profile-of-a-start-up-bead-jewelry-business/#comment-5060 I read your story on starting a bead shop and read the comments above. I agree that research and doing your homework before opening any business will keep some of the headache and heartache from overwhelming you. I sympathize with Cate for not having a bead shop close. However, the Internet business such as mine offers lots of beads and beading supplies at reasonable prices. We ship within 1-2 days of receiving the order and our customers receive their purchases within 3-5 days. We offer a money back guarantee within 30 days of purchase if you are not satisfied. We offer several coupon deals including FREE SHIPPING. I am sure other online bead shops offer similar deals. I read your story on starting a bead shop and read the comments above. I agree that research and doing your homework before opening any business will keep some of the headache and heartache from overwhelming you. I sympathize with Cate for not having a bead shop close. However, the Internet business such as mine offers lots of beads and beading supplies at reasonable prices. We ship within 1-2 days of receiving the order and our customers receive their purchases within 3-5 days. We offer a money back guarantee within 30 days of purchase if you are not satisfied. We offer several coupon deals including FREE SHIPPING. I am sure other online bead shops offer similar deals.

]]> By: Bead Rock - Ajax, ON, Canada http://www.beadjewelryblog.com/profile-of-a-start-up-bead-jewelry-business/comment-page-1/#comment-3977 Bead Rock - Ajax, ON, Canada Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:29:25 +0000 http://www.beadjewelryblog.com/profile-of-a-start-up-bead-jewelry-business/#comment-3977 Hi Cate, I'm not sure where you live, but I live in Canada and the bank here are not quick to give out money for a start up business. What I did instead was to get an on-line credit on my property and put it towards my store/studio. It also helps to get a supportive wholesaler/supplier, who will take payments on a monthly basis. You can always approach the wholesaler/supplier about this. Findings go quickly as do the resins, pearls and glass. The gemstones sales are sparatic, esp. during these economic times. Birthday parties, workshops are your backbone. So be prepared to have classes. I teach for the city, teens and adults as well as run my own store/studio. The first year is nothing but work, but you will enjoy it as the time goes by so quickly. Don't be shy, ask everyone for help, esp. pricing and bagging. Seniors are wonderful and love to volunteer their time. It is as rewarding for them as it is for you. Seniors who are crafters ususally have more patients for children too. A total win - win situation. The seniors I have volunteering for me are just amazing!! Beth Bianchi Bead Rock Hi Cate,

I’m not sure where you live, but I live in Canada and the bank here are not quick to give out money for a start up business. What I did instead was to get an on-line credit on my property and put it towards my store/studio. It also helps to get a supportive wholesaler/supplier, who will take payments on a monthly basis. You can always approach the wholesaler/supplier about this.

Findings go quickly as do the resins, pearls and glass. The gemstones sales are sparatic, esp. during these economic times.

Birthday parties, workshops are your backbone. So be prepared to have classes. I teach for the city, teens and adults as well as run my own store/studio.

The first year is nothing but work, but you will enjoy it as the time goes by so quickly. Don’t be shy, ask everyone for help, esp. pricing and bagging. Seniors are wonderful and love to volunteer their time. It is as rewarding for them as it is for you. Seniors who are crafters ususally have more
patients for children too. A total win – win situation. The seniors I have volunteering for me are just amazing!!

Beth Bianchi
Bead Rock

]]> By: Cate http://www.beadjewelryblog.com/profile-of-a-start-up-bead-jewelry-business/comment-page-1/#comment-2234 Cate Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:20:04 +0000 http://www.beadjewelryblog.com/profile-of-a-start-up-bead-jewelry-business/#comment-2234 I need help starting my own bead shop! There are no shops around and I love beads! I don't know how to get a grant to start my own business. I think that a grant is the only chance I'll have to get started unless I win the Lotto! How do I get started? I need help starting my own bead shop! There are no shops around and I love beads! I don’t know how to get a grant to start my own business. I think that a grant is the only chance I’ll have to get started unless I win the Lotto! How do I get started?

]]> By: The Potomac Bead Company http://www.beadjewelryblog.com/profile-of-a-start-up-bead-jewelry-business/comment-page-1/#comment-886 The Potomac Bead Company Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:16:02 +0000 http://www.beadjewelryblog.com/profile-of-a-start-up-bead-jewelry-business/#comment-886 Owning a bead store can be a very profitable, very challenging, yet very exciting enterprise. Unfortunately, many individuals try to open stores with insufficient research, experience, suppliers, or funds. Franchising can solve many of these problems, by providing the experience, marketing, suppliers, and other assitance needed to get off the ground. For those interested in franchising with one of the fastest growing companies worldwide, visit http://www.potomacbeads.com/franchise.aspx or email franchise@potomacbeads.com Owning a bead store can be a very profitable, very challenging, yet very exciting enterprise. Unfortunately, many individuals try to open stores with insufficient research, experience, suppliers, or funds. Franchising can solve many of these problems, by providing the experience, marketing, suppliers, and other assitance needed to get off the ground. For those interested in franchising with one of the fastest growing companies worldwide, visit http://www.potomacbeads.com/franchise.aspx or email franchise@potomacbeads.com

]]> By: janice http://www.beadjewelryblog.com/profile-of-a-start-up-bead-jewelry-business/comment-page-1/#comment-884 janice Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:45:04 +0000 http://www.beadjewelryblog.com/profile-of-a-start-up-bead-jewelry-business/#comment-884 Marty Khudairi doesnt ownt Crystal Beads of Bostn. She works there. Sorry, I really didnt find her jewelry beautiful at all,( I think it's pretty, pretty bad and garish...sorry) and it isnt made all that well. Just keep trying and take classes. A class in color concepts and design balance would be very helpful...and fun to learn also !!! I've known the owners of Crystal Beads of boston for a few years ( Lynn and Joe Benway) I hope Marty is nicer than they are. Marty Khudairi doesnt ownt Crystal Beads of Bostn. She works there. Sorry, I really didnt find her jewelry beautiful at all,( I think it’s pretty, pretty bad and garish…sorry) and it isnt made all that well. Just keep trying and take classes. A class in color concepts and design balance would be very helpful…and fun to learn also !!!

I’ve known the owners of Crystal Beads of boston for a few years ( Lynn and Joe Benway) I hope Marty is nicer than they are.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.beadjewelryblog.com/profile-of-a-start-up-bead-jewelry-business/comment-page-1/#comment-883 Michelle Sun, 16 Jul 2006 18:04:34 +0000 http://www.beadjewelryblog.com/profile-of-a-start-up-bead-jewelry-business/#comment-883 Congratulations on your success! Congratulations on your success!

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