Monday, May 16, 2022

Floeting Diamond wins prestigious design award

The potentially revolutionary work of New Zealand jeweller Ian Douglas has been acknowledged with an award for Product Design at the 2022 Red Dot Design Awards in Germany.
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Pandora to open new $US100m factory in Vietnam

Pandora Group has unveiled plans for a new factory in Vietnam with construction scheduled to be completed in early 2024.
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Floeting Diamond wins prestigious design award

The potentially revolutionary work of New Zealand jeweller Ian Douglas has been acknowledged with an award for Product Design at the 2022 Red Dot Design Awards in Germany.
http://dlvr.it/SQRsCc

Thursday, May 12, 2022

‘The Rock’ falls short, Red Cross diamond sets record

Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction took place on Wednesday (11 May) and the lead item, a 228-carat white diamond named ‘The Rock’, was sold for more than $US21 million.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Entrepreneurship 101 for leaders and those who want to be

Business data and intelligence are vital in any organisation. MICHAEL HINSHAW explains the mechanics in leveraging customer-centric actions to better manage your business.
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From little tweaks, big savings grow

Businesses have a habit of avoiding routine maintenance, preferring to perform costly large overhauls every few years. GRAHAM JONES explains that small but consistent tweaks leads to big savings further down the line.
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Fuel and friction: the psychology of sales

Successfully reaching lofty sales targets is usually about more than just offering better products or selling harder. TOM MARTIN explains how retailers can increase sales by eliminating friction.
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Make the most of local events and the chance to get face-to-face with new customers

Communities often organise street fairs and shopping events, which to the untrained eye, may seem like a waste of time. NANCY GEORGES explains that these events are in fact an excellent chance to expand your business.
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Looking back to make the most of what’s ahead

Sometimes the best way to predict the future when it comes to market change and adaptation is to study the past. BRYAN PEARSON examines the lessons learned in 2021 and how they may impact 2022 as it continues to unfold.
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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Pearls Part II: South Sea & Tahitian

South Sea and Tahitian pearls are the most prized of pearls cultured today. These exceptionally lustrous beauties can only be grown with meticulous care in the most pristine environmental conditions.
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Sunday, May 1, 2022

Strengthen customer relations by lending a helping hand with coverage

Everyone wants to be protected in the event of a sudden disaster. LACHLAN RENSHAW says retailers have an important part to play in helping customers pursue quality insurance.
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