Orlando's favorite full service bead store since 1991 Featuring the area's largest inventory.Direct importers of the worlds finest beads and beading supplies. Classes,Workspace, repairs and custom design services
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
23 years in College Park
What is your primary product or service?
Beads, beading supplies, gemstones,pearls, crystals,trinkets, baubles and collectables from around the world. Designer Jewelry, repairs and custom work Full calendar of classes and workshops.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Have always been a Hippy, a rock hound and a trinket collector intrigued by small precious objects and worked in many facets of the jewelry business. During the eighties we were designers and manufacturers of all sorts of pop culture jewelry and accessories we supplied surf shops, head shops, rock and roll shops and gift shops from Key West to Province Town. Eventually we were overrun by Chinese imports" so we decided to liquidate our stock of materials. We posted a small sign in the window of our Edgewater Dr office "Bead For Sale" things took off from there.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are Orlando's original Full Service Bead Store. We maintain the largest most diverse inventory in the area including Quality Sterling silver, Gemstones, Pearls, Crystals, Vintage Glass,Seed Beads,Lampwork beads ,collectables, unusual trinkets and baubles from around the world Our staff of knowledgable Bead Divas are friendly and helpful
We can solve your bead problems and fix almost anything beaded,wired or braided
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located at the south end of Edgewater Dr easily accessible from either Colonial Dr from the south side of town or from Princeton St from the North side of town
What type of payments do you accept?
All major credit cards, Cash, local Checks
Which areas do you service?
Greater Orlando , Central Florida and bead enthusiast from all over the world
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Sonia
What are your hours of operation?
Summer hours Closed Monday open Tuesday Wednesday,Thursday, 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM-6:00PM open every other Sunday 12- 5 check our Calendar for Sunday schedule
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Coming back to our store to show off the beautiful piece of work they have created with our gorgeous Beads and a little help from the Bead Divas
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Your can,t always get what you want but if you try sometimes you just might find you get what you need