Welcome to GCAL’s third installment of links to articles, webinars and podcasts all aimed at not merely helping us all cope with the pandemic crisis, but providing important insights to help keep us productive now, and perhaps most important, making sure we can maximize productivity when we return.
The global focus now seems to be on when it is safe to reopen our businesses. We anxiously await Governor Cuomo’s revocation of the stay-at-home policy, with news that it’s safe for the GCAL team to return to work. I’m sure you all agree that it’s people first. Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our people.
Regardless of when the reopening day arrives, we absolutely must be ready. Like GCAL, we are sure you’re all planning on how to hit the ground running. PPP isn’t just the Paycheck Protection Plan, it’s what can we do right now to Prioritize, Plan and Prosper for when we return.
GCAL has created an all new Sales Training Powerpoint presentation focused on closing more sales using the GCAL guaranteed diamond certificate and other unique products and services only GCAL offers. Let us know if your sales team is interested by reaching out to us at support@GCALUSA.com.
With continuing heartfelt sympathy to any of you who have lost a loved one… with hope for a speedy recovery to those who are ill… please stay safe and be well. We look forward to seeing you and working with you all again soon.
Sincerely,
The GCAL Team
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YOUR BUSINESS
CHECK OUT THESE ARTICLES…
Round 2: Paycheck Protection Program…Additional $310 Billion in Funding Granted
Will Retail Bounce back Quickly in the US
4-Step Plan for Handling Confirmed Covid Case at your Business
CNN: This is where all 50 States Stand on Reopening
Womply: When Can I Reopen My Business?
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THE INDUSTRY
CHECK OUT THESE ARTICLES…
Henne Jewelers: 5 Tips for Doing Business During Coronavirus
Reuters: Neiman Marcus close to filing for bankruptcy
National Jeweler: Do’s and Dont’s of Employee Screening
CDC Guidelines for Operating Businesses
Bank of America Analysts See Gold Soaring to $3,000
Bain: Defending Retail against Covid-19: From “Act Now” to “Plan Now”
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WEBINARS
CHECK OUT THESE SEMINARS…
April 29 at 3 pm EDT
COVID-19: Getting Back To Work — A Finances and Inventory Management Checklist
– Moderated by Trace Shelton, InStore
With jewelry retailers in some states getting ready to reopen, there are a number of action items to address operationally, including finances, inventory and employees. Sherry Smith of The Edge Academy will share her checklist and answer your questions.
April 30 at 1 pm EDT
Manufacturing Tomorrow: Additive Manufacturing
– hosted by MJSA
Will heightened consciousness of the risks in remote production lead to an increase in additive manufacturing (AM) at home? What is the current state of technology, and what developments can we expect to see in the near future? Andrea Hill will discuss these issues and more with a panel of AM experts
April 30 at 2 p.m. EDT
Doing Appraisals Correctly During & Following Covid-19
– hosted by Centurion & NAJA
How can an Appraiser correctly price diamonds and fine jewelry in the midst of and immediately following the COVID-19 Pandemic and ensure the report is safe to write and that the client is well informed? While Appraisers don’t get into predicting the future, the markets will be in a new environment post-Pandemic and this does need to be considered. David Atlas will discuss.
April 30 at 3 pm EDT
10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Prepare Your Business for the Post-COVID-19 Recovery
– presented by Victoria Gomelsky, JCK
Expert tips, resources and timelines for ensuring jewelry retailers emerge from the COVID-19 crisis poised for success.
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PODCASTS
CHECK OUT THESE LISTENS…
Once again, JCK’s recent episode of ‘The Jewelry District’ is a must listen
Abe Sherman: Managing your Inventory during COVID-19
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Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates interview Abe Sherman, founder and CEO of the Buyers Intelligence Group
. You’ll hear Abe talk about why it is so important for jewelry retailers to carefully manage their inventory and balance sheets during the COVID-19 crisis.
Rapaport is out with a new interview with Stephen Lussier and David Prager
How the Pandemic Is Changing De Beers
– Rapaport Senior Analyst Avi Krawitz spoke with Stephen Lussier and David Prager at De Beers
about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the diamond market, the company’s response, and that of the industry.
The diamond industry will need to tweak its messaging to emphasize the values its product and brands represent, De Beers executives stressed in the Rapaport Diamond Podcast.
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