Henderson, NV -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/02/2011 -- Focus Business Management Institute, the industry leader in retail jewelry consulting, today announced that they are launching their mobile marketing initiative and will have it in full production for the IJO jewelry show in Nashville at the end of the month. The plan will include the use of text message marketing and notifications to clients attending the show, as well as the use of QR codes to drive brand awareness.

Text message marketing employs the use of the Short Messaging Service, commonly known as SMS or text messages, to send notifications to people on their cell phones. The service uses existing cell phone infrastructure and requires no additional applications or technologies for the recipient. Messages can be received by users with just about any type of mobile phone (users do not have to have a 'smart phone'), so the technology can reach over 95% of mobile phone users. Consumers can opt-in to receive messages by sending a keyword to a short code, which is a 5-6 digit shortened telephone number.

Quick Response codes (commonly known as QR codes) are black and white dotted images that are commonly used in overnight package routing and inventory management. They are starting to become used more and more often in marketing. A user scans the image with a smart phone image reader application and the application then opens a web browser directed to a designated website right on the phone.

"We realize that these technologies are cutting edge," says Mike Derby, Operations Manager of Focus BMI, "and we like to be ahead of the curve. Using these technologies will help us learn more about how they work so that we can better explain them to our clients, as they are looking for new ways to capture their future high-end customers. Additionally, texting will allow us to provide instant updates and notifications to our clients during the show, enhancing their overall show experience."

Derby continued, "We recently deployed a redesigned website and social media platform, and both are producing great results. This mobile platform will just enhance those efforts."

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Henderson, NV -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/18/2011 -- Focus Business Management Institute, the industry leader in retail jewelry consulting, today announced that they will be attending the IJO 2011 Show being held in Nashville, TN from July 30 – August 3, 2011.

Focus BMI will be showcasing their proprietary customer diagnostic reports that provide an in-depth look at all aspects of a retail jewelry store's operations. More importantly, they will be discussing their personal, one-on-one management consulting and mentorship services that help the retail jeweler set goals and maintain accountability. Focus has demonstrated success in helping IJO members and other retail jewelers decrease vendor debt and maximize cash flow while enhancing profitability, increasing personal income for the store owner, and ultimately providing them with solid peace of mind.

"The IJO show in Nashville is a great show for us," says Mike Derby, Senior Management Consultant and Operations Manager for Focus BMI. "Our client base consists of about 20% of all of the IJO members, so the IJO Show in Nashville will give us the opportunity to meet with them face-to-face to discuss their buying plans for the fourth quarter of the year.

Additionally, we get to interact with a very select group of retail jewelers and we know that we can, on average, increase their net profit by 10% of total sales. Seeing our clients succeed and increase their personal net worth by hundreds of thousands of dollars is very rewarding."

Focus Business Management Institute is the industry leader in retail jewelry consulting. Founded by Don Greig, a 30-year industry veteran, Focus BMI provides professional mentoring and education for jewelry industry professionals. Their comprehensive analytical tools, partnered with their industry-leading expertise and guidance, give their clients a competitive edge in the retail jewelry trade.

The IJO Show is being held July 30 – August 3, 2011 at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, TN. Focus Business Management Institute will be attending as a sponsor and will be located at a sponsor table toward the front of the showroom floor.

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The Focus Business Management Institute has been selected as the exclusive jewelery consultant to be represented at the Prestige Promenade pavilion at the JCK/LUXURY jewelry show in Las Vegas, June 3-6th, 2011.

Henderson, NV -- (SBWIRE) --05/26/2011 -- Focus Business Management Institute, the industry leader in retail jewelry consulting, today announced that they have been hand-picked by the leadership of Prestige Promenade as the exclusive jewelry industry consulting firm being represented at the ultra-elite Prestige Promenade Pavilion at the JCK Show being held in Las Vegas, Nevada from June 3 – June 6, 2011.

Focus BMI will be represented by Don Greig, Founder and President of the company. He will be showcasing the company's proprietary analytical and diagnostic reports that provide an in-depth look at all aspects of a retail jewelry store's operations. More importantly, he will be meeting with attendees to discuss the company's personal, one-on-one management consulting and mentorship services that help the retail jeweler set goals and maintain accountability. Don and his team at Focus have demonstrated success in helping retail jewelers decrease vendor debt and maximize cash flow while enhancing profitability, increasing personal income for the store owner (by an average of 10% of gross sales), and ultimately providing them with solid peace of mind.

"Being selected as the exclusive retail consulting firm for Prestige Promenade is quite an honor and we are delighted to have been chosen," said Don. "I believe that this helps to validate the importance of our consulting services, as it is our clients' successes that have provided this opportunity."

Prestige Promenade is a collective of 68 of the world's leading jewelry designers and manufacturers, exhibiting together in the exclusive Prestige Promenade Pavilion at JCK for over 10 years. Beyond the destination, Prestige Promenade exists as an organization that promotes its members through cooperative marketing efforts and is dedicated to enhancing opportunities with long-standing and new retailer partner relationships.

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Henderson, NV -- (SBWIRE) --05/25/2011 -- Focus Business Management Institute, the industry leader in retail jewelry consulting, today announced that they will be attending the CBG 2011 Show being held in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 31 – June 2, 2011.

Focus BMI will be showcasing their proprietary customer diagnostic reports that provide an in-depth look at all aspects of a retail jewelry store's operations. More importantly, they will be discussing their personal, one-on-one management consulting and mentorship services that help the retail jeweler set goals and maintain accountability. Focus has demonstrated success in helping CBG members and other retail jewelers decrease vendor debt and maximize cash flow while enhancing profitability, increasing personal income for the store owner, and ultimately providing them with solid peace of mind.

"The CBG show in Las Vegas is a great show for us," says Mike Derby, Senior Management Consultant and Operations Manager for Focus BMI. "We have the opportunity to interact with a very select group of retail jewelers and we have had excellent success with CBG members. We know that we can, on average, increase their net profit by 10% of total sales. Seeing our clients succeed and increase their personal net worth by several hundred thousand dollars is very rewarding."

The Continental Buying Group (CBG) is the largest independent jewelry chain organization in the country. They have nearly 100 members with three hundred (300) retail jewelry outlets and annual sales volume of over 400 million wholesale and a billion dollars retail. Their members are highly respected, well established, and have an impeccable credit rating with many fruitful years in the jewelry industry. Their buying power and ability to negotiate for the very best terms, prices and services with all types of vendors, enables a member to compete or beat any other competitor. This makes it possible for the member to give his customer the best products, services and guarantees no other jeweler can match.

The CBG Las Vegas is being held May 31 – June 2, 2011 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas which is the same time as the LUXURY Las Vegas show. Focus Business Management Institute will be in booth 519 at the CBG show and will be attending LUXURY Las Vegas in booth LUX998.

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Henderson, NV -- (SBWIRE) --05/25/2011 -- Bill Boyajian, former president of the Gemological Institute of America and author of the just-released book "Developing the Mind of a Leader" will be autographing copies of his new work at the Focus Business Management Institute booth at the LUXURY Jewelry Show in Las Vegas on Thursday, June 2nd from 11 a.m. – noon.

Mr. Boyajian's attendance will be his first industry trade show signing event since the release of his new book. He will be signing books and speaking with attendees of the show about his publication which outlines the key principles of leadership, the differences between being a "leader" and a "manager," and the Six Cs of leadership.

"We are thrilled to have Bill stopping by our booth and are pleased to be able to provide free copies of his book to attendees for him to sign," says Don Greig, President and Founder of Focus Business Management. "I have deep respect for Bill and his knowledge of the industry, and am very happy that he has agreed to share his time to conduct a signing for his outstanding book."

Mr. Boyajian, when asked to comment on Don and his company, stated, "Don is inspirational, warm and sincere. For years, I have watched and listened with awe as jewelers have shared the value that Don and his company have brought to them. More than this, I am proud to call him a great friend."

This exclusive signing will be for Luxury Las Vegas attendees and will be held at the Focus Business Management Institute booth (LUX998) on Thursday, June 2, 2011 from 11 a.m. – noon. Focus BMI will be providing free copies for event attendees while supplies last.

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Henderson, NV -- (SBWIRE) --05/25/2011 -- Focus Business Management Institute, the industry leader in retail jewelry consulting, today announced that they have been selected as a premier vendor for the exclusive, invitation-only LUXURY at JCK Show being held in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 31 – June 6, 2011.

Focus BMI will be showcasing their proprietary customer diagnostic reports that provide an in-depth look at all aspects of a retail jewelry store's operations. More importantly, they will be discussing their personal, one-on-one management consulting and mentorship services that help the retail jeweler set goals and maintain accountability. Focus has demonstrated success in helping retail jewelers decrease vendor debt and maximize cash flow while enhancing profitability, increasing personal income for the store owner (by an average of 10% of gross sales), and ultimately providing them with solid peace of mind.

"We are quite pleased to have been selected as a premier vendor for the LUXURY at JCK show in Las Vegas," said Don Greig, Founder and President of Focus Business Management Institute. "Our consulting program is focused on helping fine jewelers focus on their core business – selling diamonds and color – and the profile of the LUXURY show attendees fits our model client. We have had stunning success working with the LUXURY clients."

LUXURY at JCK Las Vegas is an invitation-only event designed for high-end finished jewelry retailers. It is a sub-section of the jewelry industry's premiere trade show (JCK Las Vegas). It sets the jewelry industry standard for quality and choice in a secure, trusted environment. This year's show will be held at a new venue, the Mandalay Bay, and will feature a comprehensive makeover of the floor plan, allowing for easier access and will help facilitate more buying on the show floor. The series of JCK Events are designed to serve the worldwide jewelry industry by offering the most comprehensive and complete buying and selling opportunities on a business-to-business basis.

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Henderson, NV -- (SBWIRE) --05/25/2011 -- Focus Business Management Institute, the industry leader in retail jewelry consulting, today announced that they will be attending the JCK 2011 Show being held in Las Vegas, Nevada from June 3rd – June 6th, 2011.

Focus BMI will be showcasing their proprietary customer diagnostic reports that provide an in-depth look at all aspects of a retail jewelry store's operations. More importantly, they will be discussing their personal, one-on-one management consulting and mentorship services that help the retail jeweler set goals and maintain accountability. Focus has demonstrated success in helping retail jewelers decrease vendor debt and maximize cash flow while enhancing profitability, increasing personal income for the store owner, and ultimately providing them with solid peace of mind.

"The JCK show in Las Vegas is one of the world's largest retail jewelry trade shows and we are pleased to be able to attend," says Mike Derby, Senior Management Consultant and Operations Manager for Focus BMI. "We look forward to speaking with hundreds of retail jewelers to determine how we can help them improve their business. We know that we can typically increase their bottom line net profit by 10% of total sales, and we truly enjoy helping our clients do that."

JCK Las Vegas is the jewelry industry's premiere trade show, where the jewelry industry comes together each year. It sets the jewelry industry standard for quality and choice in a secure, trusted environment. This year's show will be held at a new venue, the Mandalay Bay, and will feature a comprehensive makeover of the floor plan, allowing for easier access and will help facilitate more buying on the show floor. Focus BMI will be in booth LUX998.

JCK Las Vegas 2011 will take place on June 3-6 with LUXURY at JCK, to take place May 31-June 6, 2011 (preceding JCK Las Vegas by invitation – May 31- June 2) at its new venue - Mandalay Bay. The series of JCK Events are designed to serve the worldwide jewelry industry by offering the most comprehensive and complete buying and selling opportunities on a business-to-business basis.

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