How to Start a Bead Jewelry Business
Starting your own beaded jewelry business not only helps support your beading hobby, but also makes you some extra pocket money on the side. The easiest way to get your beaded jewelry business up and running is via an internet selling platform such as Etsy or Artfire. If you already have jewelry ready to sell, you can get your business up and running with a bit of planning and preparation.
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Brainstorm names for your jewelry business. Write down words or ideas that come to mind when you look at your jewelry. Ask you family and friends to suggest names. Shortlist your 5 favorite name possibilities and crosscheck them with Google to make sure they are not already in use. Select your favorite from the available names, making sure it is simple and unique.
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Register with an online marketplace to sell your beaded jewelry. Etsy.com and Artfire.com specialize in handmade items and have a simple user interface for a small fee, making it simple to sell online.
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Visit your local tax office to register for a tax identification number and/or vendor's license. You may have to do this at both the state and local level depending on where you live. If you plan to have employees, you must also register for a federal tax identification number.
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Take high resolution photographs of your jewelry in a well lit area. Use the micro setting on your camera to get crisp close up photos. Take pictures from all angles, as buyers will rely on your photos when making purchase decisions.
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Outline your business policies on your website including shipping and return policies, your location, your PayPal address and any pertinent information you would like your customers to know.
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List detailed item descriptions on your website. Be sure to include measurements for both United States and international buyers and the price of your item. Post photographs of each item along with the description. Try to update your inventory often to keep at the top of lists and search engine results.
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Check your website daily and ship out items as they sell. Make sure to be consistent with your posted business policies to ensure customer satisfaction.
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Tips & Warnings
You can pay shipping charges and print shipping labels through your PayPal account.
Social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook are helpful platforms for promoting your store.
Remember to charge sales tax for any items sold within your state.
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- Photo Credit beads image by Vitezslav Halamka from Fotolia.com
