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How to manufacture in the UK?

When I founded Augustine Jewels over 10 years ago, I searched around for manufacturing in England. I was determined that Augustine Jewels would be Made in Britain. I hope that the key learnings from that period might help others to manufacture in the UK. Step 1 – Manufacturing Strategy The…

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How to create a jewellery brand with purpose at its core

We have never lived in a more exciting time for purpose. The rise of social impact brands is transforming the landscape of business, with consumers increasingly looking for brands who put purpose before profit and align with the values and issues that matter most to them. The Trust Barometer reports…

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2022 trends that will influence the jewellery industry

Many of us see the new year as the perfect time for a style refresh, and consumers who are finding a new sense of style will no doubt be interested in updating their jewellery boxes too. This means it’s a particularly important time for businesses in the jewellery industry to…

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London and Essex set to move into Tier 2 restrictions

London and Essex will face tougher Tier 2 Covid-19 restrictions from Saturday (17 October), including a ban on the mixing of households, local MPs have been told. According to the BBC, health secretary Matt Hancock is set to update MPs on the latest measures in the Commons later today. Under…

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Covid-19 relief package saves family jewellers

Sinclairs, the family-run jewellers in Inverurie, has secured £125,000 from the Coronavirus Business Loan Scheme (CBLS) to support the firm as it navigates the financial impact of the pandemic. The business is headed by Ian and Debbie Sinclair, whose family has managed the jewellers for over 40 years. The financial…

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HMRC and Covid-19: One hand giveth, the other taketh away

One hand giveth HMRC was responsible for overseeing and implementing the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) and other furlough schemes. Its ensuring that monies were paid under the Government’s various furlough support schemes has been impressive. Although the guidance on who was entitled to monies under the CJRS was…

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How COVID-19 has impacted global supply chains

The impact of COVID-19 has been swift and devastating to those directly affected. Not just from a health perspective but also for businesses who had to promptly close their doors as the country went into lockdown, particularly those in hospitality and retail. And as we now slowly emerge from these…

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E-Commerce reputation should be top of your agenda

E-Commerce has been a fiercely competitive space for many years now, with retailers fighting for market share through unique user experiences, an omnichannel offering and broad partner integrations, to name a few. But since the Covid-19 pandemic hit and with increasing online spending, businesses need to focus more heavily on…

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How to stop cash flow being a big issue for small businesses 

Cash flow is something that we see day in, day out as an issue for small businesses and sole traders. There’s no getting away from the fact that it is a real dampener on your Business, if not catastrophic. It needs to be addressed quickly.   What can cause cash flow…

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The importance of bringing the luxury in-store experience online

The jewellery sector as we know and love it has changed beyond recognition. Part of the beauty of shopping for jewellery is being able to touch and try on items before you purchase. The COVID-19 pandemic however has meant this is no longer a possibility, forcing the jewellery sectors hand…

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