by Ellen Fruchtman, President There. I admit it. Not in a romantic way, I love Steven Singer because of his marketing prowess. His bravery. His willingness to take a position on an issue we all know is right for the jewelry business. Yes, Steven Singer is large enough that he can scream it from the mountain tops...
by Ellen Fruchtman, CEO Is there really anything better than ice cream in the heat of August? Only two. That it’s Chocolate Ice Cream and NO CHURN Chocolate Ice Cream. Prep time: 15 minutes Chill time: 8 hours Yields: 16 servings (or 8 if you really love ice cream!) 2 cups heavy whipping cream14 ounces sweetened condensed milk2 tablespoons light...
By Ellen Fruchtman, President Every year you start out with the best intentions. You prepare a budget. You hopefully prepare a strategy. You develop some new ideas and you’ve determined a calendar where those new ideas should go. And then, somewhere along the way, most of those good intentions never come to fruition. July is the perfect...
By Ellen Fruchtman, CEO By now you would have to have your head in the sand if you weren’t aware of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In simple terms, AI refers to the actual simulation of human intelligence. These are machines that are programmed to think, learn, and perform tasks. ChatGPT (which I’m sure you have heard of) is...
By Ellen Fruchtman, President An absolutely delicious (and healthier) twist on a classic. Creamy and savory with wonderful fresh herbs. You will never make it any other way! Get the recipe now. 8 eggs, hard-boiled1 green onion2 tbsp fresh dill (or basil), chopped 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, fat-free2 tbsp mayonnaise1 tbsp Dijon mustard1/2 tsp Kosher saltfresh ground pepper,...
By Ellen Fruchtman As I sit here on April 12 with the task of writing an article, it seems impossible for me to think of much else other than my friend, Kate Peterson. Perhaps everyone has had their say about this tragic loss. But, here I am. Today, it doesn’t seem quite right to pen something else...
By Ellen Fruchtman Just about every jewelry retail business is focused on selling new. New bridal. New fashion pieces. New watch styles. You reorder fast sellers (as you should). You look for new designers and something just a little different to add to your showcases. What you also try to do is follow some trends. Some are...
By Ellen Fruchtman, President Acquisition is the lifeblood of any retail business. To be honest, it’s probably the lifeblood of most businesses. The way we do this is through advertising, word-of-mouth, and the most important of all, referral. Today, acquisition through advertising may be the most difficult of all. Why? The proliferation of messaging is staggering. Just how...
By Ellen Fruchtman, President It's hard to believe the holidays are literally here. You’re making sure everything is in place to have a successful season. And while the days will hopefully be busy, it’s easy to forget some important fundamentals to ensure the success carries into 2023 and beyond. Here are a few: Staff Training and Incentives. Over...
By Ellen Fruchtman, President Hear me out. Whenever I speak to a new prospect (or even existing clients), I always ask what’s their point of differentiation. Let’s face it. Unless you are carrying a brand no one else has in your city and is specifically being sought out, you all carry much of the same. Don’t take...