London Jeweller, Karen Young talks about the dreaded ‘C’ word and how to survive the Christmas Rush in this 2-part blog series! Yes, I said it! The ‘C’ word – Christmas! It is no understatement to say that Christmas is the busiest time of the year for jewellers. It gets to December 25th and most […]

If you are doing any summer craft fairs you’ve probably been preparing your stock and deciding your pricing. It’s now time to turn your attention to your display. Here are some ideas and advice from tutor Anna Campbell from her own experiences of selling at Spitalfields and Camden Lock markets in London, on attracting attention […]

In preparation for the summer craft markets, tutor Anna Campbell provides a comprehensive checklist to help you prepare for bumper sales! Source: http://www.greertonvillage.org.nz/monthly-greerton-craft-market/ 1. Arrangements Make sure you know everything you need to know before the day What time can you arrive from? Can you park nearby? Nearest station, cost etc What is provided and what do […]

Many jewellers and crafters running their own handmade jewellery businesses (and any small business owner for that matter) may be understandably worried about how the recent result that Britain will be leaving the EU, may impact their jewellery business. Professional jeweller’s recent article talks about 90% of designer businesses voting remain http://www.professionaljeweller.com/bfc-survey-reveals-90-of-designer-businesses-against-brexit/ which is no surprise given the business […]

  Tutor Anna Campbell has made jewellery on commission for celebrities. Here she gives some hints and tips on dealing with commissions I have been fortunate to be commissioned to make jewellery for individual customers. It can be nerve wracking because usually they will have something specific in mind and you want to make sure […]

In March this year tutor Anna Campbell wrote on the blog about her thoughts about renting a jewellery studio versus working from home. She now has an update! Whether to rent a jewellery studio or work from home was an issue that was at the forefront of my mind when I wrote the blog post […]

Happy Bank Holiday weekend! Hooray! And the best news is that it’s not too late to join Jessica Rose for her FREE 3-part video series – ‘Start a Jewellery Business’!!! What better way to spend the long weekend than joining Jessica to learn all about building the business and future of your dreams. Doing something that you love for […]

Tutor Anna Campbell has become slightly obsessed with podcasts! Here she recommends her favourites to inspire creativity What is a podcast? A podcast is an audio file, similar to a radio programme, that is available to listen to online via your computer or to download onto your smartphone or tablet device to listen to offline. […]

During our recent Jewellery Business Week we had a live Q&A session with two of our tutors Anna Campbell, who runs her jewellery business Campbell Hall Designs, and Bronagh Miskelly, who specialises in social media and online content for the craft sector as well as running her own craft business. One of the interesting questions […]

The spring and summer craft fairs are on their way. While we prepare our stock and display, it is also important to prepare your answers to frequently asked questions. You don’t necessarily want to sound like you’re working from a script but equally you do want to know how to answer questions and respond to […]

There comes a point when you need to decide if you’ve outgrown your jewellery making workspace at home. So, what are the pros and cons of renting a jewellery studio versus working from home? LJS and Jewellery School Online tutor Anna Campbell has been thinking a lot about this issue and shares her thoughts   […]

It’s the topic you have all been waiting for. We know that pricing your jewellery is always a hot topic for everyone who runs a jewellery business, so London Jewellery School founder Jessica Rose has recorded a video to help you work out your costs and what you should charge for a piece. Just click […]

If you started a jewellery business alongside another job, it is likely that you contacted HM Revenue and Customs and registered as sole trader. This means you have to complete a self-assessment tax return and the end of each tax year. The HMRC then calculates what tax you owe for that past year with you […]

Marketing your jewellery business is key to your success. However, marketing is not just about telling new customers who you are – there are a number of different groups of customers and potential customers out there that you need to communicate with. LJS business tutor Anna Campbell explains why and how The marketing funnel is […]

We all know that it’s not enough to have our products for sale online, we have to actively promote them. But how do we do this without spending a fortune? Jewellery business tutor Anna Campbell proposes five ways to promote your business without spending money on advertising Using social media effectively   Social media is […]

Do you have any questions about running your jewellery business you’d like some help with? Well, now is your chance. On Thursday 25 February 2016 from 6.30pm, two of our experienced tutors from our jewellery business courses – Anna Campbell and Bronagh Miskelly (also our marketing co-ordinator) – will be answering your questions live on […]

Have you taken a leap to go full-time with your jewellery business or made big changes as your business grew? As part of Jewellery Business Week, we’d like to hear your stories. Share your advice for and experiences of growing a jewellery business in the comments below and we will return to them later in […]

So you started your business on the kitchen table or in the garden shed, selling online or at the occasional fair. Then you started to sell more, perhaps you got an order from a retailer, so you needed to make more and come up with new ideas. But with more sales and more stock came […]

  In order to increase your profit margins you either need to increase your prices or cut your costs. If your business is growing there may be some creative ways to cut your costs. LJS business tutor Anna Campbell outlines five ideas to get you started Look for alternative suppliers/buy in bulk   When you […]

Following on from our introductory look at Instagram as a great social media option for jewellery makers we have put together some tips for ensuring your account looks as good as possible.   Having fabulous pictures of your work is important whatever ways you use to share your work and sell your pieces, so it […]