by PawnMaster | Nov 30, 2017 | Accountant, best business practices, Marketing, planning, small business marketing, strategy, tips for business development
As year-end approaches, business owners often get pulled in many directions. In the retail sector, this is when sales typically peak. This finds many business owners working more hours in their shops while spending the little free time remaining readying for the...
by PawnMaster | Nov 16, 2017 | In The News, Industry, Jewelry, SYNTHETIC DIAMONDS
Given the rarity and value of diamonds, it’s not surprising that some would seek ways to replicate their beauty. In recent years, laboratory-grown or synthetic diamonds have become more common, more advanced, and harder to detect.
by PawnMaster | Nov 15, 2017 | Diamond Color, Diamond Quality, Diamonds, Gems, precious stones
The diamond color evaluation of most gem-quality diamonds is based on the absence of color. A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond has no hue, like a drop of pure water, and consequently, a higher value. GIA’s D-to-Z diamond color-grading system measures...
by PawnMaster | Nov 14, 2017 | Customer Experience, Customer Focus, Customer Reviews
Would you reconsider your attitude on consumer reviews if 97 percent of customers said they had read reviews for local businesses in 2017? Well, that is one of the findings of BrightLocal’s 2017 Local Consumer Review Survey. For small businesses, the gain or loss of...
by PawnMaster | Nov 7, 2017 | above and beyond, Achieve Success, Business News, Business Success, Small Business
There’s no one right way to stand out in business. It takes creativity and innovation. The methods vary but the goal is the same — to distinguish yourself and beat out the competition. Members of the online small business community have plenty of insights into what...
