Bench Business

10th Anniversary Special

In 1999 Bench Media published ‘Run You Shop Without It Running You’.  For the past 10 years it has been the Best Selling book on Jewelry Shop Management.  In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the book you can now read it online free when you sign-up for their eMail newsletter eBench.  To subscribe to eBench newsletter and read Run Your Shop Without It Running You log onto: www.eBenchNewsletter.com

A Practical Guide to Efficient Shop Management, ‘Run Your Shop Without It Running You’ offers jewelers useful advice to managing their shop.  Take-In Procedures, Setting-Up a Shop, Pricing Repairs, and Productivity in the Shop are just a few of the subjects covered in this 154-page manual.

eBench is a FREE monthly newsletter for Retail Jewelry Store Owners, Shop Managers, Bench Jewelers and anyone else that is interested.  It contains numerous bench tips from master jewelers including; Alan Revere, Jurgen Maerz, Brad Simon, Charles Lewton-Brian, and others.  Now in its 10th year of publication, eBench is the longest running publication of its kind in the jewelry industry and is by far the most popular.

To subscribe to eBench newsletter and read Run Your Shop Without It Running You log onto: www.eBenchNewsletter.com

Economic Survival for Bench Jewelers

Has the Economy gotten you down?

Do you need a Positive Shot in the Arm?

The 2009 Bench Jewelers Conference may be Just What You Need!

For the most part the Retail Jewelry Industry is a Recession Proof Business.
However many Jewelers are failing to take advantage of everything at their disposal to help them through this economic downturn.  Come to the Bench Jewelers Conference and learn what you need to know to thrive in your Business this year!

Go to www.BenchConference.com and Register TODAY!

The 2009 Bench Jewelers Conference
May Be The Most Important Event You Have Ever Attended! 

Are you concerned about today’s economic effect on profits?

Are you concerned about keeping your job in 2009?

Are you looking for ways to make 2009 a better year than 2008?

Don’t just Survive in this Economy - Learn How To Thrive in 2009

Go to http://www.benchconference.com/seminars.html
And check out all the GREAT Seminars

Register by March 20 for Early Registration Discounts!

 

Jewelry Shop Management

The 2009 Bench Jewelers Conference is offering the following seminars on Jewelry Shop Management.  For a complete list of seminars and registration details go to: www.BenchConference.com

This may be the most Important Event you Attend in 2009.

On The Bench and Proud of It!
Joel McFadden
Thursday session 1, Saturday session 2,
In sports, being On The Bench is something you want to avoid.  However, in the Jewelry Industry, those on the bench provide job security and financial success during economic down turns.  This in-depth seminar will look at the role of the Bench Jeweler in a down economy.  You’ll learn to rise to the challenge of today’s difficult times and prepare for future prosperity. 

Integrating Technology into the Small Shop
Chris Ploof
Thursday session 2, Friday session 3
This seminar explores the business side of the bench.  Setting up a Studio or expanding it takes capital planning.  Learn how to add and pay for larger purchases of equipment - even in depressed times.  Learn what you need, why you need it and most importantly how to pay for it.  In this seminar Master Jeweler Chris Ploof will show you how you can have your Dream Studio.

Its About Time - Productivity in the Shop
Brad Simon
Friday session 3, Saturday session 1
Proper time management is the key to shop efficiency.  Learn how to get total control over the day-to-day operations of your shop, and increase productivity without sacrificing Quality.  This presentation explores the effect that the physical environment has on productivity and how to identify and eliminate time wasters that keep us from getting our work done. 

From Fee to Shining Fee - Pricing Your Work
Brad Simon
Thursday session 3, Friday session 1
Learn how to maximize profits in the shop by setting correct prices.  You’ll learn the three essential ingredients to setting prices, and how these affect the price you can charge, as well as several myths to pricing your services to avoid.  Learn how to set prices that your customers are willing to pay and will maximize profits in the shop.

Working at the Speed of Light
Scott Isaacs
Friday session 2, Saturday session 4
The past few months have been some of the most profitable for Master Laser Welder Scott Isaacs and this seminar will show you why.  Laser Welding has transformed his shop allowing him to be more productive and more profitable.  This seminar will show you how to get more work done in less time, perform better work, and improve overall shop efficiency.

Jewelry  Photography parts 1 & 2
Wayne Emery
Thursday session 3 & 4, Saturday session 3 &4
If you have ever tried to photograph jewelry, you know how challenging it can be.  This two-part seminar will show you how to take close-up pictures of your jewelry, eliminate glare, bring out the details of the piece, and show off your jewelry in the best possible manner.  You’ll also learn how to enhance your picture with color correction, re-sizing, sharpening the image, and much more using the most popular digital photo software available.

For a complete list of seminars and registration details go to: www.BenchConference.com