Staying Within Budget.

Each project we work on has it's own depth of difficulty, so naturally each project also has it's own budget. Some projects are simple refinishing work while others are more advanced jewelry design, but in the end the budget is determined by the details. Beyond our pricing schema, there are other costs to consider when planning a jewelry project.

1. The customer budget- how much are they willing to spend?

2. Your budget- how much can you spend and still make a profit on the work, even after it is sent to us (time, postage, materials are all costs to consider).

3. Our budget- we also need to make a small profit and have our costs/materials covered.

If your budget equals out to be less than the total costs of the work that must be done, Associates can help you finish the job. We also know times are hard, we are always willing to re-think the work that must be done and the materials that should be used. Another option is to finish a portion of the work that needs to be done and wait to finish the rest of the repairs when the customer has enough money.

It is really a good idea to communicate your budget and your customer's budget with us here at Associates, that way all parties involved know what we are getting into before the actual work starts. This will ensure happy customers and happy employees.

If you have questions about how exactly to plan for a project with Associates, just give us a ring.