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You're Not as Safe as You Might Think Cautiously, I crept up the subway stairs to street level, and paused. Somewhere nearby, I knew, he was out there looking for me. My first attempt to elude him in midtown Manhattan hadn't panned out . . . keep reading Check Out This Amazing Way to 'Mount' Your Jewelry It's not often that we get excited about something new in packaging. But we did this time. . . . keep reading If You Work From Home, Don't Publicize Your Business Address! Recent advancements in Google's mapping technology now make it possible for anyone with a computer and an internet connection to see what your street address looks like -- from street level, not a satellite view. It's a new safety consideration, especially if you work from home. . . . keep reading Start a Blog - it's your best New Marketing Tool "This is a relationship business" we keep hearing everyone say. Well, it's true. So it follows that you have to do everything you can to maintain those relationships. Are you? You're not if you don't have a blog. . . . keep reading More

Video: Top Online Tools for Promoting Your Business Cindy presents the "Top Online Tools for Promoting your Business," an address she delivered in San Francisco at the Academy of Art University . . . keep reading Our Webinars Here is where Inner Circle members can "attend" our past webinars at their leisure. . . . keep reading What Works: More Marketing and Publicity Ideas From Inner Circle Members Some examples of marketing ideas to get your inspiration jump-started. . . . keep reading What Works: Selling Your Goods on the Etsy Craft Site The internet age has spawned new sales opportunities as well as marketing capabilities. Marketing online is something every designer should be doing -- but selling online? Yes, if the venue and the market matches your jewelry. For some, Etsy is a good fit. . . . keep reading What Works: Original Ideas for Pre-Show Marketing When it comes to pre-show marketing, few are as adept at it as Erica Courrtney. She shares some tips with Jewelers Resource Inner Circle members. . . . keep reading

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