{"product_id":"its-about-time-a-bench-jewelers-guide-to-increasing-productivity-9781481263122","title":"Its About Time: A Bench Jewelers Guide to Increasing Productivity","description":"\u003cp\u003eProper Time Management Is The Key To Shop Efficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn How To Increase Productivity In The Shop Without Sacrificing Quality!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Productivity was up 18% company wide in the first month after implementing your ideas on productivity.\" Helzberg Diamonds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"We had a great Christmas season, if it wasn't for your scheduling \u0026amp; organization information I don't know how we would have gotten all the work done.\" Mike Peterson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Very practical advice, it's well thought out.\" John Caro\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn to Increasing Productivity in the Jewelry Repair Shop This introductory section discusses the need for improved productivity in the jewelry shop and dispels some common misconceptions of productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn why traditional time management and organizational principles do not work effectively for bench jewelers and offers more efficient alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn about the affect the physical environment has on productivity and ultimately profits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how your bench organization affects productivity and practical methods to arranging your tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn what you can do to help improve communication and avoid some of the common pitfalls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to effectively use breaks and keep from misusing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn methods to handling them properly and keeping them to a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how the tools you use can affect your productivity and the quality of your work. Learn how to decide if a tool is a waste of money or a valuable asset to your shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how the importance of scheduling your work, and shows a method to use that will guarantee the job will be finished when the customer is expecting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn a quick and easy method to plan your day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to 'Work Smarter, not Harder'. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlus Much more Including Many Tips!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-8814577\"\u003eBrad Simon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/17\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 118\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781481263122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1481263129\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BUS\"\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BUS101000\"\u003eProject Management\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrad Simon is a JA Certified Master Bench Jeweler, and a JA Certified Management Professional. He has worked as a bench jeweler for 26 years, has won over a dozen jewelry design awards, and owns and operates Simon's Goldsmith Shop. Mr. Simon is founder and president of Bench Media, publisher of, E-BENCH the e-mail newsletter for bench jewelers, BENCH Magazine, and Bench Vision the multi-media magazine for Bench Jewelers. He and his wife Debbie are co-founders of the Bench Jewelers Conference \u0026amp; Expo. In addition, Mr. Simon conducts seminars and workshops through Simon Sez Seminars on shop management issues and bench techniques and has published two books on jewelry shop management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44694196748525,"sku":"9781481263122","price":43.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_394e76c2-06fd-4390-b847-a49d76c1fe34.jpg?v=1703773765","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/its-about-time-a-bench-jewelers-guide-to-increasing-productivity-9781481263122","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}