The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season is one of the most active in recent memory — and there's still over two months to go. November 30 is when hurricane season officially ends and in addition to preparing for hurricanes, jewelers in coastal states need to be prepared for what to do after a storm strikes.
After many quiet years of minor tropical storms, 2017 is shaping up to be one of the most destructive years in recent memory.
Without much delay after the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma is already a Category 5 storm with a path projected to impact Florida and potentially the Gulf or East Coasts. Unfortunately, the bad news only gets worse as September has historically been the most active month for hurricanes and Tropical Storm Jose has already developed in the Eastern Atlantic.
Even if you're not in an area that has the potential to be impacted by extreme natural disasters, storms of lesser severity can still cause major problems.
But what about water damage that is a result of neglecting the maintenance of your building?
Even though the cause is different, the results can be just as costly. That's why regardless of being in a hurricane state or a desert climate, every jeweler should know how to prevent water damage.
Individuals looking to carry out fraud using checks or credit cards to steal jewelry will attempt to make their transactions with jewelers appear authentic. To earn your trust and get you to lower your guard, they’ll spin tall tales about graduations, gifts that need to be purchased in a rush, or gifts being shipped to soldiers overseas.
Of course, you always want to provide exemplary customer service and to make sales — but it pays to remain wary. Take these precautions before accepting a check or credit card transaction:
