Check out "The Clueless" Outfit Generator type app for your smart phone

Who wasn't envious of Cher Horowitz’s outfit generator from the movie Clueless? It was a computer database that easily puts together matching outfits without even having to try anything on. 

Now there is an app that basically recreates the idea on your smart phone. Available for girl’s and guy’s, Stylish Girl & Cool Guy allows you to upload pictures of you wardrobe into categories (tops, bottoms, etc.) and see how the outfit will look when paired together. Not only can you generate outfits, but this fashion app allows you to shop items you may want in your wardrobe and you can even see how it will look with existing pieces before purchasing.

The Stylish Girl app keeps track of your outfits so don’t worry about repeating an outfit you already wore. You can share an outfit you love on Facebook or Twitter with your friends. This app also helps you pack for vacation! Simply thumb through your wardrobe and pick the items you want to travel with and add them to your suitcase.

Click here to get the app for your iPhone.

Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Check out the blog post "Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses" on Hearpreneuer and see some reasons why people started their own businesses including a response from My Accessory Business President Megan Andrus:

Starting with Excitement & Passion

I started my own business because I was designing advertising and doing marketing for a variety of other businesses and was helping them to become successful, so I figured, why not start a business involving something I’m excited and passionate about- jewelry and accessories- and make it successful for myself. I realized that there was a need in the market for all-inclusive accessory sales kits. No one else was selling anything like this online. The way I figured this out was because I myself was looking for this type of sales kit and couldn’t find what I wanted, so I created it.

See the article here: http://hear.ceoblognation.com/2013/10/24/start-business/

Questions to ask yourself before starting a business

Before you start any type of business, you should ask yourself these questions in order to prepare for the work ahead. Don't get discouraged by the number of questions and if you don't have the answer to them right away. Just asking yourself these questions is the first step to getting started. You can figure out the answers along the way and find new answers as you go. This list of questions comes from sba.gov a good source for advice on starting a small business. 

1. Why am I starting a business?
2. What kind of business do I want?
3. Who is my ideal customer?
4. What products or services will my business provide?
5. Am I prepared to spend the time and money needed to get my business started?
6. What differentiates my business idea and the products or services I will provide from others in the market?
7. Where will my business be located?
8. How many employees will I need?
9. What types of suppliers do I need?
10. How much money do I need to get started?
11. Will I need to get a loan?
12. How soon will it take before my products or services are available?
13. How long do I have until I start making a profit?
14. Who is my competition?
15. How will I price my product compared to my competition?
16. How will I set up the legal structure of my business?
17. What taxes do I need to pay?
18. What kind of insurance do I need?
19. How will I manage my business?
20. How will I advertise my business?

5 Reasons to Start a Business, Even in This Economy

Starting your own business has long been considered a risky proposition. Just the potential for failure and loss discourages many would-be entrepreneurs from giving it a go. Intimidated by oft-reported statistics like “50% of all businesses fail within the first two years,” even those with great ideas or lots of skill frequently decide to play it “safe.”

Perhaps in economies past you could legitimately argue that starting a business was just too big a gamble, but the tables have turned. Now becoming an entrepreneur is not only a safe and manageable career prospect, but it’s also the best (and perhaps only) way to get what you want professionally.

Here’s 5 reasons why it makes sense to start a business…evenespecially now!

1. Job Security Doesn’t Exist

Job security is a thing of the past. It used to be that you could safely commit to a well-trodden and clearly defined corporate career path. No longer. Not only has the corporate contract changed, but industries are evolving so quickly that jobs appear, change, or disappear practically overnight. All of this is true even in a good economy—so if you account for the economic downturn of these last few years, the stability of traditional employment weakens even further. So much so, actually, that scores of former employees have decided to become their own bosses to make their jobs more secure.

2. You Don’t Have to Bet the Farm

The risk for any experiment or new venture can never be mitigated completely, but it’s up to you to decide just how much to chance. You can put yourself in a risky position by keeping your genius idea to yourself, double-mortgaging the house (or racking up credit card debt), and launching the biggest version of your dream possible. Or you can play it safer by soliciting lots of feedback in advance of launching and finding small inexpensive ways to test your idea in the market. Neither path guarantees success, but the latter certainly insulates you from total devastation in the case of failure.

3. You Know How to Get More from Less

Several years of a significant recession has made us all experts in how to get more from less. We are more productive and thriftier than ever. Each dollar goes further and each minute matters more. This is the exact mindset that an entrepreneur needs to be successful. In the past corporate refugees could take years to figure this out. Now people are showing up to entrepreneurship prepared from the start.

4. Satisfaction Matters

One benefit of this otherwise devastating recession has been the shift in our collective definition of success. While we used to lust after big ticket items and sacrifice for far-off rewards, we now know that daily satisfaction reigns supreme. After all, things don’t necessarily bring happiness and future promises are never guaranteed. What really matters is how rewarding and fulfilling our daily life is. It’s a reality that entrepreneurs get to uniquely exploit. Because when you’re the boss you get to do the work you want on your terms. And if, at some point, your business no longer adds up to happiness, you have the power to make the necessary changes so that it does again.

5. And So Does Regret…

Of all the business-related angst I’ve witnessed, nothing seems more haunting than the experience of regret. That mournful curiosity about “what could have been”—if only you had done something differently and given your business venture a shot. It’s a feeling much worse than failure. That doesn’t mean that you need to pursue every idea you have, but you owe it to your future self to at least explore the possibility seriously. You won’t regret things that you decide not to do for a good reason, only the things you decide not to do for bad ones.

The truth is, the risks associated with entrepreneurship are all relative. And now that the rules of the game have changed so much, it’s not fair to write off the possibility of starting your own business just because it’s too “risky.” You actually may stand to lose a lot more if you don’t.

article from Adelaide Lancaster on Forbes.com: http://www.forbes.com/sites/thebigenoughcompany/2011/11/03/5-reasons-to-start-a-business-even-in-this-economy/

"Can You Learn to be an Entrepreneur?" from "Teach a CEO"

Entrepreneurship is more than a popular buzzword. It is a way of life. There has been an ongoing argument about whether entrepreneurs are born or made so we asked entrepreneurs and business owners if someone can learn to be an entrepreneur. Megan Andrus, president of "My Accessory Business" comments on what she believes it takes to be an Entrepreneur in this "Teach a CEO" blog post. 

from "Can You Learn to be an Entrepreneur?"

Yes…If They’re A Self-Starter

Photo Credit: Megan Andrus

I think you can teach someone the values of entrepreneurship, but they have to already be enough of a self-starter to do it on their own. I have had several friends ask me about wanting to go into business with me, so I test them and say, “ok, well let’s start researching this and that” so I give them sorta an assignment to see what they come back to me with and I also do my own part to research. Usually I get nothing back from them, or if I gave them something to look at, they end up not even reading it. That’s how you know that they’re not serious about starting a business with you they really want you to do all the work and then let them do the fun stuff. No thanks! Basically, I think you show someone the ropes of what it takes to do it on their own, but without that drive to do it on their own, they’ll always be an employee. Working for people in the beginning showed me how to later do it myself.

Thanks Megan Andrus, My Accessory Business!

See more here: http://teach.ceoblognation.com/2012/11/30/can-you-learn-to-be-an-entrepreneur-answers/

Startup Nation mentions "My Accessory Business" in Budget Friendly tips blog

Startup Nation mentions tips given by My Accessory Business president Megan Andrus as the #1 tip for "10 Budget Friendly Ways to Market Your Business" by Wendy Kelly

1.  Have a Giveaway

Tip #1- Do giveaways on Facebook, your blog, and/or other blogs that have a lot of traffic. Give away something small from your business about once a month and ask that to enter the contest, you must “like” your Facebook page. There are several free giveaway apps on Facebook that will even send the message to their followers and also run the contest by picking the winner for you. I’ve watched my fan page grown from about 200 likes to almost 3,000 likes in around 6 months just from giveaways, and I get many customers and a lot of feedback also from these giveaways.

Thanks to:  Megan Andrus from My Accessory Business

Read more at http://www.startupnation.com/business-blogs/?p=5094#Kf4QwPiEMA7XgGhD.99 

More reasons why to mark up jewelry prices times x2.2 or more

As a follow-up to a previous article, I wanted to mention some reasons just why you should mark up your jewelry by x2.2 - 2.8 other than just to give discounts or sales.

1. I you throw a jewelry party at your house, you will likely be serving drinks or appetizers, you have to add in this as the cost of what your selling. Businesses even write off these types of expenses as customer relations entertaining because you are spending money to make money by entertaining potential customers.

2. You may have to spend money on advertising, invitations, a website, your time spent making sales calls. You should figure that some money may need to be spent other than just buying the product to sell. The more you have to spend, the less profit you make, so you have to be sure this all balances out. If you send out invitations through the mail to invite your friends to a jewelry party, you are spending money on stamps, paper, etc... This all comes out of your profit, so you have to be sure you are figuring this in.

3. Renting space at a booth or show will cost you money. How are you going to make the money back that you spent on a booth if you sell each piece at less than double what you paid for it? You should be aiming to make almost double even after the expenses. You can't sell pieces for $5 each if you paid $3 and still be able to pay for the booth space and still make a profit. You must sell each piece at $6 - $7 minimum to make a profit.

As a final thought, I really wonder if these other companies are just banking on the possibility of their customers being bad at math or business numbers to buy their product and tell them that they have to sell it at a certain price and not mark it up enough. I would be surprised if their sales reps success rate was over 5%... if that much is even possible on those margins. Don't be fooled by other companies with overpriced kits for $300 + that just want to make a quick buck off of you. You can make real money selling jewelry at the right mark up. Visit www.MyAccessoryBusiness.com to see the selection of sales kits available where you can set your own prices!

My Accessory Business listed as TOP Home Jewelry Business Idea on Empower Network!

Home jewelry business company My Accessory Business is listed as TOP Home Jewelry Business Idea on Empower Network's article

"Top 7 Home Jewelry Business Ideas You Can Start For Less Than $500"

Seen here: http://www.empowernetwork.com/ahomebusinessideas/blog/top-7-home-jewelry-business-ideas/

Details:

My Accessory Business

Investment: $49 – $199
Details: Everyone knows that for handmade jewelry and accessories, Etsy is the place to be to sell your wares. But what if you don’t want to make it yourself? You can still get a foothold in the home jewelry business by purchasing wholesale items from My Accessory Business and setting your own retail price. The company sells ready-made sales kits that come with an assortment of jewelry, accessory displays for your shows, as well as, price tags, storage containers, business cards and a get started guide on how to maximize your jewelry selling business.

Find out more about home jewelry sales kits from My Accessory Business at www.MyAccessoryBusiness.com 

Why you must mark up your jewelry x2.2 or more

Make 50%-150% - You set the price

Unlike many other jewelry sales companies out there, with My Accessory Business sales kits, you can set your own prices for the jewelry you sell. Don't be fooled by sites that sell expensive $300+ jewelry kits with 100 pieces and then tell you to sell each piece for $5... how can anyone many any money when you're only making $2 per piece? The general rule in clothing and accessory sales is that you mark up your products x2.2 - x2.8 This is what most retail stores follow for success. If each piece is costing you about $3, you should be charging about $6 - $7 in order to make a profit that is worthwhile. In many cases you can even sell each piece for over $10 making even MORE profit!

Letting you choose your own prices gives you the opportunity to give special discounts which we all know work well! Who can resist a SALE?! Try pricing your items at $10 per piece and then doing a sale 2 for $15... Then you are more likely to sell 2 pieces and you will make about $7.50 per piece. Or 3 piece for $20-$25... etc. It's fun to negotiate and use your sales skills to sell MORE to each customer without having to go too low on price. How are you supposed to give a discount when you have to sell a piece for $5 that you paid $3 for... you can't. There is no competition... My Accessory Business is the right way to sell jewelry! Buy a jewelry sales kit today at www.MyAccessoryBusiness.com 

Why have jewelry on hand for sales?

Having sample jewelry on hand is an excellent way to show off your merchandise besides on a catalog page. You have an opportunity to bring your jewelry to life at minimal cost to you by purchasing a sales kit from My Accessory Business. 

 Having jewelry pieces on hand is an excellent way to promote your business by:

• Show off the quality of your merchandise
• Present customers with special "buy now" deals
• Establish yourself as an style expert
• Sell on the go 

If you’d like to take your business to the next level, we highly recommend purchasing some inventory for your business in an all-inclusive sales kit, a jewelry-only kit, or purchasing individual pieces at our wholesale prices. 

Visit www.MyAccessoryBusiness.com New customers can receive $5 off when they spend $30 on our website with coupon code: 5OFF30

Ideas for selling jewelry to women clients

It is obvious that when selling jewelry, a majority of your target buyers are women. Women love jewelry and women spend hours and hours deciding to buy and eventually buy a piece of jewelry. 

How do you promote your business so as to attract and retain your client base? Here are a few tips which will guide you in establishing your jewelry business, target your client base (which is primarily comprised of women) and even retain your client base for a long time to come: 

This article will give you a variety of great examples on how to promote and sell your jewelry to women! Check it out:


http://www.gehnabazaar.com/articles/34/ideas-for-selling-jewelry-to-women-clients.html

New users get $6 credit added to their account

ATTENTION! We have a special giveaway for all new users that sign up for an account at www.myaccessorybusiness.com ONLY between April 4-April 5, 2013. When you sign up for a new account, you will automatically get $6 deposited into your account on April 6th, 2013.

1. Go to www.myaccessorybusiness.com 
2. click on "create an account" at the top of the page
3. enter in your information and complete the sign up
4. Come back on April 6th, 2013 and make an order for the $6 credit in your account. This can be used toward any purchase, you can even use it along with any coupon code you may have for extra savings!

Store credit can not be refunded for cash, only used toward purchases at www.myaccessorybusiness.com New users only, not valid for current users. Credit can be used toward any item(s) in the online store. 

Selling to Women- the statistics

There are so many statistics on reaching women consumers, since they make 85% (and influence 95%) of all purchases including healthcare, products for men and automobiles. Here are a few statistics about women consumers you will find interesting: 

• 58% of women are likely to make a purchase thanks to mobile ads
• Facebook is 58% female, and 32.5% of women say they are influenced by special offers on Facebook
• 39% of women searched online after seeing a magazine ad
• 22% of women shop online at least once a day 

Sources: girlpowermarketing; Mobile Advertising Survey, 2012; pewinternet.org; Business2Community; BIGinsight, Dec 2011, as reported in MPA Factbook; TheNextWeb “Top30 Stats Marketing to Women”; Print in the mix, 2011

It's easy to see why so many women start their own business that caters to other women consumers. Why not start your own business today?

Naming your business

One of the hardest parts to starting a business is picking a name. Of course, many people use their own name, whether it's both their first and last name or just their last name for the business. But not all businesses use a personal name. Some pick a name that relates well to the type of business or use the type of business like "jewelry" or "accessories" in the business name itself.

Another way to get your creative juices flowing in the name game is to use an online name generator to help you come up with some ideas of what name to use. Check out this website that includes a couple different name generators to play around with to help you find a unique and perfect name for your business, no matter what it is. http://www.wordlab.com/name-generators/

Be sure to check on if the name is being used by another business, if it is copyrighted and if the website domain is available to buy because most likely, you will want a website, if not now, then eventually. Even if your website will just have information about your business, you will still want people to be able to find that information easily by typing in your business name online and finding your website, You don't want the name to fall among a large number of companies with similar names. For instance, when you google the name, make sure that there are not any names that are too similar to your business name. That way, when someone types the name in google, your company will pop up immediately. You don't want your business to come up on the 2nd or 3rd page.

Once you have a name picked out, it's time to design a logo. You can design one yourself or use a graphic designer to help you design a custom logo that will fit your business. Check out www.liquidreddesign.com for examples of logos.

What you should know before commencing a retail start-up?

Looking back on the past 18 years of my life, I can confidently assert that I’ve put in some long, hard yards in the retail sector. My first couple of retail jobs were for high end fashion labels. The price tags were stratospheric, the quality questionable, and the designs unimaginative. Consequently we made approximately four sales a week. With so much time to stare listlessly out the window, I did what any reasonable person would do, and ate all day, every day, until I began to resemble Violet from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory after she turns into a super heavy human blueberry. Yet somehow, the owners of the business scraped together a passable income from these paltry takings. They would not be so fortunate these days.

The changes that have taken place since that time are truly extraordinary. The retail landscape has been indelibly marked by the advent of online shopping, and would be retailers more so than ever need a strong grasp on the fundamental requirements of a successful business. The retail sector I started in no longer exists- the one in which retailers could afford to make mistakes.

Street retailers, ideally, should be trading in a product that people do not traditionally feel comfortable purchasing online. If your product is one which people can cheaply and readily get online, it is vital that you create a unique shopping experience for them within your store. Loyalty cards are a terrific idea, as are in house launches, exclusive previews of new collections with drinks and canapes, seasonal parties - anything that helps people identify your shop as a destination.

Research the competition. When I began my second retail job, at a thriving little boutique selling quirky designs imported from Hong Kong, there was nothing else like it around. Fast forward fifteen years, and the streets are littered with imitators. Unfortunately, the business is now struggling to make ends meet- much less exceeding sales targets as a matter of course. Ask yourself this: does my business have long term viability? Is it easily replicated by would be imitators?

But if you get it right, the rewards are great. With planning and foresight, there’s no reason your retail business shouldn’t thrive. For more information, visit Jeanette Maree.

A new type of online auction site: Tophatter

Buy and sell jewelry online with the new colorful auction website http://tophatter.com/ Categories include jewelry sales, supplies, and more. The site is colorful and well designed giving you the feel of being at an actual auction. Tophatter describes itself as "the world's 
most entertaining live auction site featuring gorgeous items at exclusive prices." 

You can set it so that you receive a text message when your item is up for auction so you can go online and answer any question people have about it. The auctions go fast, maybe about 2 minutes for each. Bidders view information about your product like product name, pictures, description and you can also add a link to your website by writing simple HTML to include <a href> links. Be sure to post about your website so that people can check out what else you have for sale online. You set a price range instead of a set price like "$10-$20" Tophatter makes 10% commission on your sold item. With an instant sale, it's not a bad deal. You don't have to wait days until your piece sells like on other websites. Take a look at Top Hatter for yourself, there is no cost to join. http://tophatter.com

Financing your dream business

A lot of people want to start a business but the main problem is finding the financing to start the business.

- Some ask family and friends to invest in their dream.

- Some start small and use their own money to get started. Which is a great way to start before you jump in to a large investment.

- Some start campaigns like www.kickstarter.com to gain investment money from peers by giving incentives for donating.

-Some use credit cards to aquire everything they need to start up. Some credit cards offer periods of "no interest" for instance 6 months without interest so it gives you time to make up the credit card payment by selling off your investory and paying it back without having to pay the extra interest. Search online for the different credit card options available to you.

- There are online payment solutions for businesses like www.zazma.com that help you pay for your business supplies now and pay later with low interest. Zazma helps buy the items for you through the suppliers you want to buy from, you receive them and you only have to pay back Zazma for the supplies within an amount of time you choose. This is great for buying inventory at wholesale, reselling it, and then paying for the supplies after you sell them without putting money down up front.

Whichever method you use to fund your business, be sure to pay back your loan when it's due, and pay off your credit cards as soon as you can to avoid growing interest fees.

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How to Start a Costume Jewelry Business

by Melinda Gaines, Demand MediaFrom this online source: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/start-costume-jewelry-business-10254.html

Costume jewelry, also known as fashion jewelry, runs the gamut from simple silver pieces to large cocktail rings. Selling costume jewelry can be profitable, as it is not only bought and worn by female consumers of all ages, but also purchased by males to give as gifts. The costume jewelry business is flexible, as there are many ways you can start and grow your venture, and it can be operated on a full or part-time basis. 

Step 1

Target a niche, or specialization, for your jewelry business. Doing this will enable you to focus on buying only one type of costume jewelry and distinguish yourself from your competitors. For example, you could specialize in selling vintage costume jewelry or vintage replicas, trendy affordable costume jewelry for teens and young women, artisan and handmade costume jewelry or designer costume jewelry brands.

Step 2

Obtain the permits required in your state and city to operate a retail business. Depending on where you live, this may include a sales tax permit, resale license or assumed name certificate. Your local small business development center or Small Business Administration office can let you know what business documentation you need.

Step 3

Purchase wholesale costume jewelry to sell, if you will not be making your own. Before spending money on any jewelry, ensure you can make at least a 30 percent profit from it, after accounting for labor costs. There are several ways you can source your inventory, depending on your niche. If your specialty is vintage costume jewelry, shop at estate and garage sales, browse online auction sites, sell jewelry on consignment and place print and online classified ads. If you're selling new pieces, you will likely need to open wholesale accounts with manufacturers and distributors of costume jewelry, or buy liquidated -- meaning deeply discounted -- inventory from other retailers.

Step 4

Secure at least one venue from which to sell your costume jewelry. Options include leasing or buying a brick-and-mortar store, renting a mall cart or kiosk, becoming a flea or antique market dealer, throwing home jewelry parties, opening an online store or selling via Internet auction websites. If you plan to make your own costume jewelry, consider all of the aforementioned options, with the exception of antique markets. You could also try selling at your local farmers market, if they accept non-food vendors, or a marketplace for handmade items, such as Etsy.

Step 5

Find a storage area for your inventory of costume jewelry, if you will not be opening a physical retail location. A clean spare closet or airtight storage containers would be suitable, as long as they are placed in a dark, odor-free and pet-free area.

Step 6

Promote your costume jewelry business in a way that suits your chosen retail venues. You could launch a promotional blog, open social networking accounts, place targeted online banner and website ads, send press releases to local, regional and national media outlets and donate or lend pieces to be used in a local fashion show in exchange for publicity. You can also place coupons, brochures and fliers in complementary businesses, such as clothing boutiques, hair and beauty salons and shoe stores.

Visit www.MyAccessoryBusiness.com to purchase a costume jewelry starter kit and start selling jewelry today!

Great tips for starting your own jewelry business

It's good to do a little research on good tips before starting your own business. I've compiled a list of some tips I've gotten from several sources that are useful for those who want to start their own jewelry business. Some of these can be for any business in general and some are more specifically for jewelry businesses:

- Make a Jewelry Business Plan

The Home Jewelry Business Success Tips website states that "a jewelry business plan can boost your success by helping you organize and analyze your goals and define how you'll achieve them. It also encourages you to consider your plan of action for turning your jewelry business dream into reality." Since there are many people hoping to sell jewelry through a home-based jewelry business, having a written plan ensures being set apart from the rest. Include goals in time-frame specific entities such as how much inventory to build up in a specific time frame and projected sales numbers and how you will reach that goal. 

- Buying Jewelry to Sell

Purchase jewelry from wholesale jewelry companies. Create a diverse inventory to suit a variety of customers. Jewelry items may include earrings, necklaces, bracelets or jewelry sets with matching earrings and necklaces. My Accessory Business offers wholesale priced jewelry in sales kits that include a variety of jewelry to perfect to re-sell. www.MyAccessoryBusiness.com

- Pricing Inventory

Pricing of the inventory in a jewelry business is directly tied to the business's success. Price pieces according to the price your paid for the piece. Avoid pricing jewelry too high--a common mistake in home-based jewelry businesses. Price the piece competitively, but allow enough room for profit. On the other hand, jewelry that is priced too low may give off the wrong impression to consumers. Consider the "projected value" a piece of jewelry has on a customer to further determine pricing.

- Get the word out!

Create fliers, brochures and business cards to give out to those who might be interested in purchasing from your in-home jewelry business. Include pictures of your samples in on your fliers and brochures. Ask your friends and family members to tell others about your business. Many of their friends and coworkers may be interested in unique gifts.

- Online sales vs. store sales

There are many ways in which to sell jewelry. The Internet is a growing force in the jewelry business world, but home "parties" where the seller presents jewelry to families and friends are also common. Flea markets and craft fairs are another venue for jewelry sales, as are local consignment shops. Pick a venue that suits your business plan and model, and take into consideration the amount of profit to be made from each. Flea markets and fairs often charge a fee for the space rental, and consignment shops often take royalties off each product sold. 

In order to stand out and make a dent in the jewelry business, it is wise to set up some kind of online storefront where people can submit orders. This increases the number of customers able to be reached, but it also creates the need for a bigger inventory. Unless you have a sizable amount of jewelry for sale or have an abundance of labor to create it for you, do not open an individual website, as this can lead to customers being disappointed. Online consignment shops may be the best option for those with little inventory. The cost of creating a website ranges from free (if you do it yourself) to hundreds of dollars. If you open a web storefront, be sure to use a quality professional camera to take photos of your creations. Consider having a model wear the pieces rather than just placing them on a blank white background. Experiment with different photo techniques for dramatic effects that can greatly increase web jewelry sales.