Put yourself in the shoes of a criminal.

If you were trying to steal jewelry without anyone immediately noticing, when and how would you do it?

It's not just any trade show or industry event. It's JCK Las Vegas 2016 and it's poised to be bigger and better than ever.

You can't be blamed for being excited, but you still need to keep safety and security preparations top of mind.

As you finalize your travel plans, consider these things to make sure you and your jewelry make it home safely.

After a busy holiday season, are you preparing for a much-needed vacation?

Be aware that you may not be the only one looking forward to the break you'll be taking from your business.

Criminals welcome the buffer provided by an extended weekend or holiday. The store’s extra closed-to-business period gives criminals more time in which to use their tools and torches to defeat the safe. It can also allow more time for the criminals’ trail to grow cold before the jeweler and law enforcement become aware of the crime.

Police officers. Pilots. Firefighters. Truck drivers. What do these occupations all have in common?

Think about this:

An employee at your jewelry business continues to arrive late to his shift. After a month of this occurring and no change in behavior, you decide that it's in your best interest to fire this person.

Now, did you just make an effective management decision, or commit a misguided human resources error that could potentially cost your business hundreds of thousands of dollars?