If you're a talented crafter, today's deal could be the
jewel in your crown!
We're offering you a
certified online jewellery making business course for
£19, saving
94% off Centre of Excellence's price of £330 (correct as of 18.8.15).
Whether you're looking to change careers completely, or just launch a sideline to make some cash from a hobby, this course from Centre of Excellence is the perfect way to launch a handmade jewellery business! You'll get unlimited access to the online course content, which consists of 15 modules, giving you everything you need to know about the industry, from start to finish!
Modules:
- Introduction
- Module 1: Benefits of the Career
- Module 2: About Designing Jewellery / Jewellery Past to Present
- Module 3: How to Design Jewellery
- Module 4: How to Design Different Types of Jewellery
- Earrings
- Neckpieces
- Bracelets
- Rings
- Module 5: Jewellery Materials
- Metal
- Beads
- Gemstones and Synthetics
- Malleables and Moldables
- Natural Materials
- Module 6: Equipment and supplies
- Workspace Equipment
- Hand Tools
- Beading Supplies
- Soldering Tools
- Findings, Stampings, and Finishing
- Suppliers to Use
- Module 7: The Design Process
- Developing Your Ideas
- Sketching It Out
- Choosing Your Materials
- Patterns or Moulds
- Samples and Prototypes
- Module 8: Making Your Own Jewellery
- Health and Safety
- Soldering
- Filing
- Saw-Piercing
- Wirework
- Module 9: Outsourcing Production
- Communicating Your Design Ideas
- Areas of Production Expertise
- Finding Production Specialists
- Module 10: Preparing for Your Career
- Sense of Aesthetics and Design
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Creativity
Communication Skills
- Sales Ability
- Module 11: Getting Hired
- Types of Employers
- How to Find Job Openings
- Positions to Apply For
- Finding Advertised Positions & Unadvertised Positions
- Job Hunting Materials: Your Resume, Cover Letter & Portfolio
- Interviews, Making a Great Impression & Interview Questions
- Finished Jewellery Samples
- Module 12: Starting Your Own Business
- Your Unique Concept
- Creating a Business Plan
- Start-up Costs & Getting Financing
- Legal Matters & Considerations
- Setting up Your Workspace / Workshop
- Employees and Contractors
- Setting Your Prices
- Wholesale vs. Retail Pricing
- Profitability
- Calculating Price
- Module 13: Fulfilling Orders
- Establishing a Delivery Date
- Custom Design Services
- Accepting Payment / Jewellery Design
- Managing Wholesale Accounts
- Tradeshows and Craft Fairs
- Module 14: Selling Your Designs
- Marketing Materials (portfolio, samples, website, style sheet & price lists)
- Selling to Individuals
- Craft Shows and Galleries
- Hosting a Promotional Event
- Finding Wholesale Buyers
- Module 15: Selling On The Internet
- Keywords
- How To Get Found In Search
- Setting Up an Online Shop
- Epilogue
