Don Greig has been called the “patriarch of retail jewelry consulting” by former GIA president, Bill Boyajian. With over 30 years of retail jewelry experience, Don and his team at Focus Business Management have personally consulted with nearly 1,000 independent retail jewelers, helping them manage their inventory and finances to help identify and execute on additional opportunities for profit.
As established experts in the retail jewelry consulting field, Focus has been featured or mentioned in numerous print and online publications dating back over a decade. Below is a continuously growing list of those mentions:
June, 2012
JCK Magazine (June Issue): Is Buying Diamonds From the Public a Good or Bad Idea?
Centurion Newsletter: Pin It! A Luxury Jewelers’ Guide To Successfully Using Pinterest
May, 2012
JCK Magazine (May Issue): Material Whirl: Analyzing Your Inventory Management Options
April, 2012
Canadian Jeweller Magazine: Buy What Sells: Effective inventory management depends on reordering your fast-selling, fine jewellery immediately
Centurion Newsletter: Are You Frozen With Fear of Failure? – by Bill Boyajian
March, 2012
JCK Online: The Debate of Social Media Advertising
January, 2012
JCK Online: FocusBMI Names N.Y. Jeweler Business Consultant
Centurion: When It Pays to Buy Advertising Online
Centurion: Exclusive Digital Marketing Series: Using Video and Image Marketing
December, 2011
Centurion: Centurion 2012 Education Program Features Don Greig Moderating Inventory Analysis Roundtable
InStore Magazine: Tip of the Day – Reorder Fast Sellers EVERY Day
JCK Article: How Jewelers Can Make Customer Service Count This Holiday Season
November, 2011
JCK Article: First Principles and Web and Taxes
Centurion Newsletter: Content Management Tools and Software Make Social Posting A Snap
Centurion Newsletter: Exclusive Digital Marketing Series: Marketing With Articles and Press Releases
October, 2011
Centurion Newsletter: How Tweet It Is! Use Twitter Easily and Effectively To Market Your Business
September, 2011
Centurion Newsletter: Facebook 101: Basic Tips to Get Started and Use This Powerful Medium Effectively
InStore Magazine: On Buying: Prepare for Your Best Season Ever
The Retail Jeweler: Start Preparing Your Inventory for the Holidays
Centurion Newsletter: New Tools Make Building Your Own App Easier Than You Think (quoted)
Centurion Newsletter: “Blog” is not a Four-Letter Word
August, 2011
Centurion Newsletter: How To Use Free Google Tools To Analyze And Improve Your Web Performance
Centurion Newsletter: Exclusive Digital Marketing Series, Part 3: How To Both Save Money And Get A Better Website
July, 2011
Centurion Newsletter: Exclusive! A Digital Marketing Primer for Luxury Jewelers
Centurion Newsletter: Centurion Special Digital Marketing Series: SEO, SEM, and Why They’re Important For Luxury Jewelers
October, 2010
InStore Magazine: The Big Survey 2010
July, 2010
InStore Magazine: Daily Package: July 15, 2010
May, 2010
InStore Magazine: Calendar: July 2010
January, 2010
InStore Magazine: Category Focus: On-Site Training Systems
May, 2009
SWIM Software News: Focus CEO Don Greig and Octahedron founder Raeleen Kaesehagen to make special presentation at JCK
July, 2008
InStore Magazine: Taking Stock
InStore Magazine: Supplier Demand
September, 2001
Professional Jeweler: Trade Shows: Get Set for Holiday Buying
January, 2001
Professional Jeweler: What you buy and when you buy it can have a profound effect on profits
June, 2000
Professional Jeweler: PrimeTime Show Takes New Name: Speakers announced for free workshops, seminars
