How to compete with discounters

If you manage a small- to medium-size business, chances are you encounter pricing pressures from some version of a large discounter. These competitors may have more money to spend to attract new customers, more buying power to undercut your prices, and more resources to outlast you in a price...

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Pearls: A creative inspiration

Pearls are perhaps my favourite gem! There is something magical about these gifts of nature. They can be subtle and velvety soft, or dramatic and brilliantly metallic. The immense variety of colour and form offers unending scope for jewellery design.
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Close enough?

As a professional appraiser, I pride myself on accuracy, clarity, and a defensible methodology. I believe what I'm doing and how I'm doing it is 'right.' Recent experiences have somewhat shaken my belief system, and I thought I'd share my concerns with the hope others finding themselves in any...
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With this ring: Men’s bands to seal the deal

Saying 'I do' with a little sparkle is not just for the bride. Given the time-consuming task of picking an engagement ring and matching band, bling for the boy may seem like an afterthought. Yet, with the multitude of styles, metals, and materials available, gents can't help but select...
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VicenzaOro: Winter 2013

The fair's focus on instilling optimism among exhibitors and buyers alike came to the fore in its theme, "The Future. Now." In fact, fair president Roberto Ditri's emphasis on the word, 'now,' when speaking about the theme at various press events helped convey the message that today's work lays...
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