How to start a handmade jewelry business

Thanks to the low supply cost, inexpensive labor and convenient transportation, handmade jewelry business is profitable. It can be sold online or on the shelf space rented in the jewelry market. The following are some inspirations as to how to start a handmade jewelry business.
1. Get to know the fashion trends. Turn to the fashion show for inspiration and look to the big designers who create the trends. Observe jewelry accessories in the jewelry market as well as in publications. You can copy the trend and add some innovation at the meantime.
2. Once you have decided your design, draw an illustration and give a detailed elaboration. Go to local market to buy the components, including wires, beads, earring backs, clasps as well as jewelry boxes.
3. Looking for the workers to assemble jewelry. You can insert a wanted ad on college campus or online job posting board. Have an interview with the potential employee, and sign a standard agreement with each worker.
4. Download and print a standard consignment agreement, take a sample case with five to twelve original pieces and business cards, and seek high-traffic venues.
5. Open your marketing. You can put your designs online, first on Ebay then on your own website if possible. You can also rent a stand in jewelry market, where you can sell your designs directly to the public.
Starting a handmade jewelry business is not an easy task. What has been provided above is only some suggestion. You may appeal to some professional institutions for detailed information.