[Jewelry making - Article 00642] - Re: [Orchid] Jewelry "Friends"

[Joanne Malakassiotis]

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Kim,

    Oh dear! I am beginning to encounter similar situations with
    'friends'. Everybody wants a discount! I think the problem therein
    lies with the term "family" and "friends". You might have to get a
    bit 'mean' with these folks and tell them that your time is money
    and you can only do business with customers that pay. 

    So, if they have their eye on something they will have to wait for
    Christmas or their birthday to get it for "free" otherwise tell them
    "you expect payment". 

    Besides, are your family and friends your ideal target market? If
    they can't afford to pay your real prices then they are not your
    true clients. 

    Just a thought: 

    Maybe you should direct your mother-in-law and sister-in-law to
    "Payless" jewellery shops in the mall like Wal-Mart. 

    or better yet: 

    Next time you happen to visit your sister-in-law's home...find
    something in the house that you can point out to her like a can
    opener and say to her, "I really like this can opener"..."I could
    really use a new can opener"...and pop it into your purse. Make sure
    that she sees you and then just stare at her and smile... 

    See if that isn't a wake up call!! 

Good luck!
Joanne
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