'Writer Pic            Murray's Newsletter
       APR through JUN

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        It definitely appears the economy is declining and will bottom out some time
in this year.  For all of us, that means less purchase dollars available as we
struggle to make a living and keep our families fed.  A&a Products recognizes this
difficult cycle in our economy, and its impact on many families.  My promise is we
will try to do all we can to support our artisans and make life a bit easier..
 
       In this issue, you will find special sales on items we think you use
often.  Also, read the article on things to consider doing as we enter this
down period in our economy.  These are things you should consider.  Despite
what politicians would have you to believe, the President does not control the
economy and it will fluctuate as our economic gurus work to keep it stable in
a growing world where trade has become multi-national. 

        Economies always fluctuate and by this time next year, we expect things
to be to better.  Meanwhile, we hope that every family survives this downturn
with finances, family and health intact.

best wishes

Murray  




NEWSLETTER SALE     Apr to Jun


NEW ITEMS on SALE



These are all maked down $1.00 per package..

Fused Findings

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JEWELRY ARTISANS SALES

DICHROIC 4 x 4 piece of MIXTURE(on thin black or thin clear)  only   $11.25
                 
DICHROIC  4 x 4 piece of PINK/TEAL  (on thin black or thin clear) only   $11.25

BULLSEYE  8 x 10 piece B1101.50 clear thin  only $4.99

BULLSEYE   8 x 10 piece  B1122.50 red thin    only $5.99

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Braclet

BRACELET PLATFORM for DICHROIC

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MAKE DICHROIC BRACELETS

Make your fused glass designs and glue them
to the bracelet.  Makes designing jewelry easy.

BR-01 - Bracelet Platform   1/pkg          

$2.50 each


  HERE'S  A  GREAT  JEWELRY  BUFFER


  BJ 15/20   Buffer/Polisher BJ 15/20   SALE PRICE $365
     Regular Price  $439

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WHAT TO DO IN ECONOMIC DOWNTURNS

Assuming you make items of glass to sell and assuming you are finding sales dropping in
a downward economy, how can you stay afloat and recoup losses when a good economy returns?

These are tough questions, but here are some ideas that address this situation.

1. If you have been selling items and find sales down due to the economy, try lowering your
prices and going for more volume and less profit per piece.  You may not increase your sales,
but you can possibly keep them level by selling more for less.  In down economies, people
really look for the best prices.

2. Sometimes you can create different pieces to meet your lower prices.  Make something smaller; make it from less expensive materials; do a little less embellishing.  By keeping your
costs down, you can lower prices and still make the same percentage profit.

3. The economy is like a roller coaster.  It is cyclic.  How do you prepare for the upturn?
Remember that part of the problem can be increasing prices of materials.  So do this:
Buy as much material now as you can afford.  Stock up.  An investment now will mean
you spend less than you will next year.  Continue to make and carry a good supply of your
product.  When times get better, you will have sufficient quantity to survive a big buying spree
and your profit will be higher because you paid less for the materials.  This assumes you make
items that don't go out of date in a year or two.  Don't do this with specialty or fad items.

4. People tend to buy what they need, or at least what they can use, when times are tough.
Consider changing your products to something more functional; something perhaps that
can be used in the home; something that is both beautiful and practical.  Cheese trays, dishes,
napkin holders, jewelry boxes, etc.  This can not only increase your sales, it can be a great new
experience as you learn something new.

5. Lastly, have patience.  Don't get discouraged by a downturn.  It won't last forever.  Do all
you can to be prepared for changes - and never let your enthusiasm decline with the economy.
Just the opposite.  It is a great time for increasing your work.  Every broker knows that when
things get bad in the market, it's time to invest more money - not take it out.  This is also true
for artists.  The increased work will build a solid base for the future and will keep your mind
from getting dejected about a temporary downturn.

Stay in the groove.  Things will sing again soon and you will be ready.
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 "Give a Gift Certificate to Loved Ones"

Say,  "Happy Birthday",
        "Happy Anniversary"
or simply "I'm thinking of you",



 EASY as 1-2-3


1. Call and give us the info & dollar amount.
2. We mail the certificate with your greeting.
3. Then they call and place an order.

It's that simple.

 
                     
                    NOTE:  Any sale items that are out of stock at the time of order will be
                backordered and sent as soon as they arrive.