by PawnMaster | Oct 26, 2017 | In The News, Industry, Precious Metals, Refining Views
Almost 100% of my clientele ship directly to our refining facility at Warwick, Rhode Island. We ship FedEx, FedEx Ground, UPS, US Postal, through Brinks, and our clients also ship in as well through their insurance and carriers. Shipping is easy, all that we ask is...
by PawnMaster | Oct 25, 2017 | Diamond Quality, Diamonds, Gems, Jewelry, precious stones
The term 4Cs we know today had its start in the early 1940s, as the brainchild of GIA founder Robert M. Shipley. A former retail jeweler, Shipley was fiercely committed to professionalizing the American jewelry industry. He established an institute (GIA) to provide...
by PawnMaster | Oct 24, 2017 | FaceBook, Small Business, SOCIAL MEDIA
More entrepreneurs are tapping into the world’s largest social media network: There are more than 70 million businesses now on Facebook, up from about 18 million in 2013, according to Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg during a recent investor call. Facebook...
by PawnMaster | Oct 23, 2017 | Black Friday, Holiday Season, Holiday Selling, Holiday Selling Guidelines, retail holidays
Each retail holiday has a different sales focal point from the others. As every business is vying for the sale of the season, they are kicking off earlier and running sales longer (called the Christmas Creep), sometimes up to 3 days before the actual sale day and a...
by PawnMaster | Oct 20, 2017 | Events, halloween, Sale, store events
1. Pumpkin carving and Halloween costume contests Have the “little ones” come in dressed in their costumes, take photos to share on your facebook and website events pages. Ask guests to share their photos after you post them, to get some more visibility for your...