Finding The Best Deals For Jewelry Making Supplies

By: Michelle Waters

Running your own jewelry business can be costly if you aren’t careful. But how do you find the best deals for beads, clasps, wire, charms, etc.? Here are some tips for finding the best deals for jewelry supplies.

Shop around – Taking a little bit of time to visit several different supply shops could possibly save you some cash in the long run. Shopping around will give you a good idea of which places carry the best deals on the supplies you frequently use.

Watch for sales – This one may seem like a no-brainer to you. However, all too often, business owners fail to keep an eye out for good sales because of their busyness. Sign up for free newsletters online to receive special notices of sales. Have your address added to local supply shops to receive fliers and notices of their special sales.

Ask others where they shop – Networking can prove to be extremely useful in learning where to find the best deals. Find other jewelry makers and see if they’ll share some of their favorite shopping spots for the best deals on jewelry supplies.

Be a loyal customer – Many times stores, especially local ones, will give special discounts or deals for their favorite (i.e. loyal) customers. Loyal customers mean word-of-mouth advertising. Ask if they offer a rewards or discount program.

Think outside the box – Brainstorm different ways to find good deals. Sometimes all it takes is a little ingenuity.

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Michelle Waters helps Work At Home Moms take their home businesses ideas to reality with her ecommerce software and hosting services at www.ShopKitPlus.com. She offers support and business advice for her clients at www.WaterswebShops.com.