[Jewelry making - Article 00358] - Re: [Orchid] Just how hard is it to selling jewelry

[Bonnie Blandford]

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    Responding to Daniel Spirer about not working another job while
    attempting to grow a new business. I am one who worked another job
    (some part-time) for many years while getting my business off the
    ground. You went into it with a sink or swim attitude and I'm glad it
    worked for you but I would think hard before recommending that in
    today's market. When I started making jewelry as a business (in 1976)
     there was a good market for it but by working another job that would
    pay the mortgage/rent, health insurance and food, I was able to grow
    the business, buy all the tools I wanted and not have the added
    pressure of having to sell a certain amount or I would be out on the
    street. Times are different now and I wouldn't recommend that anyone
    start making jewelry for a living without a) having a large bankroll
    behind them or b) a spouse with a steady income and health insurance
    or c) a solid business already started. I'm not talking about repair
    businesses because that's an area I know nothing about. I'm talking
    making jewelry, start to finish and selling it wholesale or retail.
    It's great to say that if you want to eat you have to succeed but
    life just isn't that simple anymore. My health insurance alone is
    $500  AT  month. Just my opinion. 



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