I would definitely try to get an idea of how much space you will have. Will it be just enough for one small table, or more? Will you have wall space to utilize, or not? I would read the three blogs we’ve written about jewelry display, and then turn to the same website I referred Kim to above in Comment #2, Home Jewelry Business Success Tips. Good luck on your endeavor. We wish you every success. Juanita @ Nina Designs

Thanks,
Margot

Yolanda is currently out at a trade show, so I will attempt to answer your questions in her absence. In terms of games and contests, I would recommend keeping it as focused on your jewelry as possible. If you can afford it doing some kind of door drawing or raffle prize would be fun. In terms of payments, I know Yolanda set up credit card payments via Paypal, accepted checks and cash, and even set up lay-away. I think in terms of taking orders vs. actually taking home what you pay for right then and there, I would aim for the second. As a buyer, I know I want what I pay for in full right then. Deciding whether to sell one-of-a-kind pieces vs. making lots of one design is a bigger decision you need to make about what your vision is for your jewelry line. One-of-a-kind pieces sold as the only one of its kind should cost more because of all the design time you need to put into each piece, rather than spreading that design time/cost over many pieces of its kind. To read more great tips for running a jewelry business from your home, I would refer you to Home Jewelry Business Success Tips.