Unlike tornadoes, earthquakes, and flash floods, hurricane forecasts allow individuals in affected areas more time to evacuate or take shelter.

As a business owner, the option to evacuate may never enter your mind, as you are completely focused on the well-being of your business. However, if you are in a susceptible area, not knowing how to prepare for a hurricane could spell major trouble for both you and your operations.

If you're in the jewelry industry, silicosis is a term you should probably be familiar with.

In the mid-2000s it was brought to the forefront because foreign gem cutters and jewelry manufacturers were allowing their employees to operate around unsafe levels of silica dust.

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.