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Ready to Catch Some Zs?

By Ellen Fruchtman, President Don’t let the title mislead you. At quick glance, I bet you thought I was talking about getting some well-earned rest. Not that we all don’t need that. This article is about to address the generation behind Millennials. You know, Gen Z. Because truthfully, the oldest of that generation (starting in the year 1995 leading up to...

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In the Know.

By Ellen Fruchtman, President There’s an old saying, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you.” But, in today’s retail climate, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, it can make the difference between surviving or thriving. Information is king. And, if you really want to secure information that can change the course of your business,...

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Holiday Tips!

By Ellen Fruchtman, President Let’s forget Halloween and Thanksgiving. Because as you know, the biggest jewelry time of year is fast approaching. If you’re looking to make the holidays a little more profitable (and who isn’t?), here are some simple ideas you should be employing. Some seem rather elementary, but they work. 1. Make sure you have a plan. We have seen...

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The New Tipping Point.

By Ellen Fruchtman, President Tipping Point: the critical point in a situation, process, or system beyond which a significant and often unstoppable effect or change takes place. We’re at a tipping point. And lab-grown diamonds have brought us here. The magnitude of which this product will affect the industry has yet to be truly felt. But, rest assured, you will feel it.  Many,...

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By the time I got to Woodstock…

By Ellen Fruchtman, President It was 50 years ago, August 15-18. I was only 14 years old. By the time I got to Woodstock, it really was half a million strong. A different time. And the memories are most certainly faded. Woodstock was not only a celebration of peace, love and music, but it was also the...

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The Story of a Taco and Big Business

By Ellen Fruchtman, President Falling under the category “now I’ve seen everything”, Taco Bell has created an “experience’ for their fans in the form of a pop-up hotel. Transforming a Palm Springs hotel, the Taco Bell hotel features a limited amount of rooms for a limited time in August – all inspired by, yes, you got it,...

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Strawberry Shortcake

by Ellen Fruchtman, President If it’s summer, it’s Strawberry Shortcake time! And, this recipe is easy and delicious… Strawberries • 6–7 cups quartered strawberries • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar, divided • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Whipped Cream • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream OR feel free to use Cool Whip Biscuits • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 2 tablespoons...

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Marie Kondo Your Business

by Ellen Fruchtman, President Marie Kondo and the KonMari method is still all the rage. If you haven’t read any of her books, the most famous being The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, or seen one of her Netflix shows, Tidying up with Marie Kondo, or heard about her at all, then you must be living under...

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One to One Marketing Magic

by Ellen Fruchtman, President In a local Toledo Advertising Club meeting years ago, I listened to an interesting talk by two individuals: Don Peppers and Martha Rogers, Ph.D. Martha Rogers was somewhat of a local celebrity teaching marketing at Bowling Green State University. Don Peppers was her business partner, previously known as a well- respected new business...

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In the Beginning

by Ellen Fruchtman, CEO It was around 1997 or 1998. I don’t remember the exact year, but I remember the feeling. It was my first JCK Show. I didn’t have a booth. I knew nothing about this show. I didn’t understand nor could nearly comprehend the enormity.  Kate Peterson, who I believe started her company not long...