Find jewelry store management software to consolidate management functions on your computer so you can work faster, better serve your customers, sell more and work aggressively towards growing your business. The time and paperwork you save alone will justify the purchase.

You can seek out a jewelry store management software solution that provides either canned or customized software packages. As you begin your search, consider the following:

1. Consider ease of jewelry store management software installation and set up before you buy.

2. Compare prices for jewelry store management software – they vary widely depending on features.

3. Choose a jewelry store management software package with features you'll actually use.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Look for online demos of jewelry store management software

Free demonstrations and trials can help reinforce your perceptions of the software's ease of use.

I recommend: Request a free demo CD of The EDGE jewelry store management system from Abbott Jewelry Systems. Designed for independent jewelry retailers, the software gives you the tools to manage point of sale, inventory, customers, accounting, reports and more. With Abbott Jewelry Systems, you can evaluate the software for free for as long as you like before purchasing, and you can return the software for a full refund of your entire software license fee up to one year after purchase. Sign up for the free demonstration Diamond Counter software that lets jewelry retailers manage multiple aspects of their business. The software bundles include point of sale, inventory control, customer management, Ecommerce/catalog and detailed reporting tools.

Compare all-in-one jewelry store management software solution

Don't spend money on multiple software solutions if you can find everything you need in one package.

I recommend: Consider the Craftsman Windows Software for jewelers from ASC. Designed for medium-to-large retail jewelers and multiple store jewelers, the jewelry store management software list of features includes tools to automate your inventory, executive management functions, customer management functions, point of sale, accounting, email marketing, appraisal and insurance, report writing, credit card processing and more. Contact Gemsoft Treasure to learn more about the Gemsoft Treasure 7.0 software that allows retail jewelers to manage all aspects of their business with a Windows-based program. It includes inventory and barcoding fully integrated with your accounting software, detailed forms, point-of-sale support, customer/vendor database and the capability to capture and save pictures of all your inventory items.

Lease a jewelry store management software package and license

Consider leasing your software if the sales price just seems too steep. When you lease software, you can keep up-to-date with new versions and upgrades.

I recommend: If you want to make sure your management software will also handle your appraisals, think about leasing the Jeweler Advantage software from More Solutions, a software firm with direct ties to the jewelry industry. This full-featured package lets you gain access to information from any location, easily print and scan barcodes, keep up with your customers' birthdays and anniversaries with automated notifications, keep track of your inventory and generate official appraisals. The Appraisals option lets you store copies of a customer's appraisal on your computer instead of creating extra paper for yourself. Think about leasing the WinJewel retail jewelry store software. With this package you can track your inventory, produce sales slips, track repairs, keep employee records, maintain your checkbook, produce reports, provide security with private passwords, transfer information between branch stores, handle your accounting function, do appraisals and track layaways.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  While sifting through jewelry store management software information, make sure the jewelry store management software provider you go with will provide the technical service and support you expect. Check out the company's days/hours of support and the price you pay for specific technical support plans.