Most small business owners are creative and entrepreneurial and possess the characteristics that make for great nonprofit board members. But, lets be honest, 99.9% of those people want something in return. Most “saints” don’t receive our newsletter, so I’ll address the rest of us instead.
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By: Michael Fruchtman on January 5, 2010 :: Filed under
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The next few weeks will surely be busier than ever. And hopefully, you won’t be spending much time poring over your emails. So, this will be the one and only issue of Tuesday Tips and Tricks for the month of December. Not to worry…we will be back on January 5th and every week thereafter with some great articles and information for the jewelry industry.
We wish you success in the weeks to come and a happy and healthy new year!
The Team at Fruchtman Marketing
By: Ellen Fruchtman on December 1, 2009 :: Filed under
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Having spent a big portion of my life in the manufacturing business, the actual business of a jewelry retailer always leaves me scratching my head. And for anyone who knows me, there isn’t much left on the head, so I scratch with caution. Why are so many jewelry stores closing? You can play the recession card. But the truth of the matter is stores are teetering on the edge because they simply have no control of their inventory.
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By: Michael Fruchtman on November 10, 2009 :: Filed under
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I recently gave a speech at my bi-monthly Toastmasters meeting about consumer behavior and the sheer number of messages that consumers are hit with in a single trip to the supermarket. Never mind the time that this endeavor now takes: the average supermarket has at least doubled or tripled in size over the past ten years!
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By: Angie Ash on November 3, 2009 :: Filed under
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Oh Everlon…you came into our lives via the Sam’s Club circular. Seeing you below the Charmin and to the left of the boneless, skinless chicken breasts secured your place as the luxury must-have item of the season.

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By: Megan Meinerding on October 27, 2009 :: Filed under
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