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Empowering women to achieve their highest goals in the international jewelry, watch and related businesses.




Events - Register!

Joining WJA as a Professional Member is a positive, proactive step in making things happen. Take advantage of this unique set of benefits registering for powerful networking and education events.   Remember, building your company brand - to increase your market reach - should be an ongoing central strategy to increase your business!


Remember to visit individual Chapter pages for local events near you!

Upcoming events

    • January 01, 2010
    • August 01, 2010
    • Disregard the start and end dates above. You may view the recording on your computer at ANY time.

    Webinar Recording: Shipping Tips & Tricks - How to Save Time, Money, and Frustration

     
    This Webinar originally aired on February 17, 2009. If you already paid for the Webinar when it aired live, you may request login information to download it for free. If you missed it, you may purchase and download the recording.


    $14.95 for Members, $24.95 for "Not Yet" Members


    Millions of dollars worth of jewelry are shipped across the country and the world daily. Most of the packages arrive at their destinations safely and on time. Unfortunately, some don’t. As the biggest insurer of jewelry businesses in the United States, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company has decades of experience paying for shipping losses. Learn from others’ mistakes so your shipment arrives safe and sound. Get the latest shipping tips and tricks to save you time, money, and frustration.
     
    Presenter: Sue Fritz, Senior Marketing Communications Specialist at Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company and a new member of WJA National board of directors.




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    Windows Media Player. Download it here for free.

    • January 01, 2010
    • August 01, 2010
    • Disregard the start and end dates above. You may view the recording on your computer at ANY time.

    Webinar Recording: The Power of Email Marketing Part 2 - Getting Started with Constant Contact

     
    This Webinar originally aired on January 21, 2009. If you already paid for the Webinar when it aired live, you may request login information to download it for free. If you missed it, you may purchase and download the recording.


    $14.95 for Members, $24.95 for "Not Yet" Members



    Get up and running quickly with this live walkthrough of Constant Contact. You'll learn how to create and customize an email newsletter, load images, set up account options, create lists, add contacts, brand your email to match websites and logos, and more!



    This webinar will be presented by Ron Cates, Development Director at Constant Contact. A nationally renowned email marketing expert and award-winning business leader, Ron has developed a broad range of solutions for marketing professionals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations; helping strengthen their customer and donor relationships. Ron is a popular speaker and educator on topics including developing email marketing strategies, designing effective email communications, and maintaining powerful relationships with stakeholders.



    Note: System Requirements

    Windows Media Player. Download it here for free.

    • January 01, 2010
    • August 01, 2010
    • Disregard the start and end dates above. You may view the recording on your computer at ANY time.

    Webinar Recording: The Power of Email Marketing

     
    This Webinar originally aired on November 19, 2008. If you already paid for the Webinar when it aired live, you may request login information to download it for free. If you missed it, you may purchase and download the recording.


    $14.95 for Members, $24.95 for "Not Yet" Members






     

    Email is the most cost-effective, targeted, trackable, and efficient way to build and maintain relationships in all types of business and organizations. Learn how to master the basics of professional email communications with this comprehensive look at best practices and winning     strategies for finding and keeping permission-based subscribers, increasing deliverability and open rates, writing good subject lines and content, getting readers to take action, and becoming a trusted sender in the eyes of consumers.

    This webinar will be presented by Ron Cates, Development Director at Constant Contact. A nationally renowned email marketing expert and award-winning business leader, Ron has developed a broad range of solutions for marketing professionals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations; helping strengthen their customer and donor relationships. Ron is a popular speaker and educator on topics including developing email marketing strategies, designing effective email communications, and maintaining powerful relationships with stakeholders.



    Note: System Requirements

    Windows Media Player. Download it here for free.

    • January 01, 2010
    • August 01, 2010
    • Disregard the start and end dates above. You may view the recording on your computer at ANY time.

    Webinar: Get Your Jewelry Business Online

     
    This Webinar originally aired on October 28, 2008. If you already paid for the Webinar when it aired live, you may request login information to download it for free. If you missed it, you may purchase and download the recording.


    $14.95 for Members, $24.95 for "Not Yet" Members



     

    Ensure you are prepared this upcoming holiday season. Learn how to establish an e-commerce web site from one of our experts at Yahoo! Small Business, Laurie Briggs. In this detailed presentation, Laurie will outline essential steps to give your company the biggest bang for your buck when creating an online storefront.

    • Benefits of getting online
    • Steps for getting online & opening for business
    • Tips for making your business work
    • Online jewelry merchant examples



    Note: System Requirements

    Windows Media Player. Download it here for free.

    • January 01, 2010
    • August 01, 2010
    • Disregard the start and end dates above. You may view the recording on your computer at ANY time.

    Webinar: Facets of the Business
    This Webinar originally aired on March 18, 2009. If you already paid for the Webinar when it aired live, you will receive login information to download it for free. If you missed it, you may purchase and download the recording.


    $14.95 for Members, $24.95 for "Not Yet" Members


    Action! Take 2! There is no doubt that every industry, business or individual is facing the challenges and obstacles presented by today’s economy. But, did you know that the state of the economy can actually introduce new opportunities of growth and success?

    It’s time now to take action and conduct a 360 on your business evaluating every facet: 

    •financial
    •economic
    •marketing
    •international
    •risk assessment
    •leadership
    •industry analysis

    Take advantage of stepping stones that are on your path and within your reach. Minimize your risks, maximize your outputs and expand your knowledge so that your business will excel regardless the economy. And most of all, establish an action plan that will give you vision, guidance and comfort for the months ahead.

    Who: Small/ Medium sized jewelry company owners
     
    Vilma pic.jpgPresenter: Vilma Vallillee, Ph.D is an economist and professor of economics. She holds years of jewelry business experience, specifically with jewelry importing and exporting. Ms. Vallillee continues to publish articles, conduct presentations and seminars and teach business classes within the the jewelry industry.



    Sponsored By:


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    Webinar Registration Fee

    Fees:

    WJA Members: $14.95 
    Not-Yet Members: $24.95

    Ready to become a member?  Click here to register and get access to member benefits and pricing!

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    • March 12, 2010
    • 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
    • Fashion Institute of Technology
    WITK_logo_REV_000.jpgThe 2010 Women in the Know Conference is themed Rethink. Renew. Reinvent.

    Ivanka Trump – social and style icon, astute businesswoman, best-selling author, international TV personality, jewelry entrepreneur, and daughter of Donald and Ivana Trump – will headline WITK on Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City.

    The day-long conference begins with registration at 8 a.m. and concludes at 5:00 p.m. with the presentation of WJA’s Shining Star awards. 

    Register here online or complete this form and send it to WJA, 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017 or faxing it to: 646-355-0219.

    Sponsored By:
    Jewelers Mutual Insurance
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