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Tests, drugs and the payroll – understanding your obligations as an employer

According to a survey carried out in 2015 on employees from a range of sectors, nearly a third admitted using…

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Understanding international jewellery

The first month at the School of Jewellery in Birmingham is well underway. Bustling workshop demonstrations and creative experimentations are…

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Voice on the High Street: Alyssa Smith Jewellery

Name: Alyssa Smith Jewellery Location: Sparkle Towers HQ, Hertfordshire Year established: 2010 Number of staff: 4 When was Alyssa Smith…

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Tips for better pearl photography

Your visitors will always be drawn to an image before they read the text on the page, so you need…

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Voice on the High Street: Diadem Jewellery

What is the history of the business? We opened our doors in December 2014. The directors (Daniel and Elizabeth) had…

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Bringing back independence – the Mark Lloyd store

Master goldsmith Mark Lloyd took a risk when he acquired the longstanding H Lamb jewellery shop in Hartlepool. Returning to…

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A go to guide for pearls

Pearls are in right now. Young A-listers from Hollywood and the pop world, along with royalty have put pearls centre…

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Why salespeople get returns

Most sales assistants do not know the real reason why a customer returns a piece of jewellery, especially after the…

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How pop-up shops are changing perspectives

The retail market is forever expanding and changing and it’s important to stay ahead of the curve. For many years,…

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Why you shouldn’t neglect your jewellery website

Too many jewellers think of their website as a necessary evil. “We cannot compete with those large jewellery websites like…

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