Many of the resources in this list I have used personally over the years. This is just a small sampling of what is out there but this will give you a good place to start and I will continue to update the list as things change and new resources are created. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about the information provided below.  

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Places to buy beads and tools:

Your local bead shop

Firemountaingems.com

riogrande.com

rings-things.com

shipwreckbeads.com

etsy.com

Amazon.com

Ebay.com

 

Packaging/Displays:

Same as above including:

Allurepack.com

papermart.com

nilecorp.com

marvindisplay.com

abstracta.com

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Web design Info:

wix.com

weebly.com

squarespace.com

shopify.com

 

Domain name search - www.whois.com

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Starting a business:

SBA.gov

IRS.gov

Your local entrepreneurial center

 

Gem and Jewelry Shows:​

Tuscan Gem show: tgms.org/show

International Gem Show - www.intergem.com

Whole bead show - www.wholebead.com

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Resources for shows and online applications: juriedartservices.com

zapplication.org

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Other information:

You can check with your own insurance company or use short term insurance for the arts and crafters: 

www.actinsurance.com

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Business cards, banners and other promotional items: vistaprint.com or staples.com

 

Color of the year or season - pantone.com

 

Facebook has many different types of groups that you can join to help you on your journey. Just search for the information or interest that you are looking for.

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