We Got a PPP Loan: Now What?
Although it was plagued with issues and money seemed scarce, some small businesses in the jewelry industry were able to secure loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) through their […]
Covid-19
Best Practices for Jewelers to Avoid Legal Liability When Reopening Stores During the COVID-19 Pandemic
For nearly all retailers, reopening during a global pandemic is an unprecedented event. The concerns and unknown risks about how to conduct business during this “new normal” are many. This
Small Business Administration Loans: What You Need to Know
To help businesses affected by COVID-19, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is making two types of loans available to eligible small businesses. The first type of loan was authorized by
COVID-19 Cyber Attacks on The Rise: Protect Yourself and Your Business
With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic has come a rise in cyber-attacks and scams by criminals looking to profit from the turmoil. From phishing email and text scams to
Call to Action: Tariff Relief
The JVC has joined the Americans for Free Trade Coalition to ask Congress for tariff relief during this time. Americans for Free Trade is sharing the Feinstein/Toomey letter to Secretary
Formlabs Support Network for COVID-19 Response
JVC supports Formlabs as they reach out to the 3D printing community to connect those in need of healthcare-related supplies with those who have engineering, clinical, and 3D printing resources
Quick Facts on Federal Corona Virus Stimulus Package for Jewelers
As many of you know, the Senate passed a $2 trillion economic rescue plan on March 26, 2020 titled the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). The
Pandemic Marketing: The Law Still Applies!
With many jewelry businesses forced to close their in-person operations around the country, many of you may be ramping up your digital marketing efforts with the goal of retaining existing
Cash for Gold: Rules You Need to Know Before Purchasing from the Public
In times of uncertainty, people have often turned to gold as a source of wealth and financial stability. Consumers know that gold retains value, and often choose it because of
Can I Stay Open? – Impact of Closure and Shelter-in-Place Orders on Jewelry Businesses
Updated April 28th, 2020 Can I Stay Open? – Impact of Closure and Shelter-in-Place Orders on Jewelry Businesses With the nation hit by the COVID-19 crisis, many jewelry businesses are