JA Extends Cost of Doing Business Survey
June 14, 11JA is asking retail jewelers to visit www.jasurvey2011.com, through June 30, to participate in the easy to complete survey. The Survey is available for completion online or via an excel worksheet.
The survey’s results are published in JA’s Cost of Doing Business Report – the most complete comparative financial benchmarking tool available to retail jewelers in the U.S. JA Retail Members who complete the survey receive a free copy (a $150 value) of the Report when it is published later this year. Non-members participating in the survey will receive the Report at a steep discount of $34.95.
The new Customized Report JA has added even more value to The Cost of Doing Business Report by offering customized versions for each participant. The customized Reports will include the participant’s data alongside industry-wide data – making it easier for jewelers to benchmark their business operations against similar stores nationwide.
Upon completing the online survey, participants also receive an immediate calculation of their financial and operating ratios. Jewelers can print and save this data for use with their financial advisors and for more detailed benchmarking when they receive their customized 2011 Cost of Doing Business Report.