How to Start a Jewlery Bead Business

Starting a jewelry bead business is a great way to make some extra money if you are a fan of handmade jewelry or just can't get enough of collecting different types of beads. Although a business takes some time to develop, it is possible to be successful.

Instructions

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   Find out if you will need a license or any kind of permit to operate a business in your area. Contact the area chamber of commerce or city officials to find out the rules in your local city. Register your business, and purchase any kind of permits or licenses that you might need.

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   Research other jewelry bead businesses and create an original name that is catchy or fits the purpose of your business. Perhaps add your own first or last name into the name and then expand from there. Write some ideas on paper and then pick your favorite.

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   Decide what kinds of beads you would like to sell in your bead business. There are a variety of beads to sell, such as glass beads, lampwork beads, swarovski crystals, seed beads. Also stock clasps, hooks or even beading thread. A business can also be a combination of the types of beads listed.

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   Purchase the supplies from bead wholesalers, or find companies in which you can have beads or beading supplies drop-shipped to customers. Research companies that offer the best deals and benefits to your jewelry bead business. Be sure to have a separate bank account to keep track of transactions for supply purchases and tax write-offs.

5. Sell the beads online via a website that you create yourself, or have someone design it for you. Or sell the beads on eBay. Create an online catalog or a printed catalog that you can offer to jewelry designers who might be interested in purchasing beads for their jewelry designs.

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   Keep track of any repeat customers who may frequent your jewelry bead business. Offer special incentives for their purchases to keep them coming back. Advertise your business online through a newsletter, blog, message boards or in your local area with fliers and business cards so that you can gain new customers there too.

Tips & Warnings

• Building a successful business does not happen overnight. It will take plenty of planning and research.

Resources

• Should you start a jewelry making business