My family and I live on the far north coast of New South Wales in Ballina, a coastal town situated just south of Byron Bay. I initially started Akgem Jewellery because I found it hard to find good quality affordable jewellery from different parts of the world. At this stage I have products from Bali, Hawaii, Fiji, India, Morocco and a variety of other countries. The name Akgem is an acronym of min
e and my four daughter’s first initials:
A is for Alyssa, my youngest daughter she helps maintain the website, and “Road Tests” the products. I am amazed at how clever she is with her knowledge of computers. K is for Kara, my second eldest daughter she “Road Tests” the products and assists me with their selection. Kara has worked in the jewellery industry for a period of time and has a good knowledge of jewellery products. G is for Georgia, my second youngest daughter she catalogues, “Road Tests” and assists with dispatching the products. Georgia is always willing to help in any way that she can. E is for Emma my eldest daughter she “Road Tests” the products and assists me with their selection. Emma has worked for a number of years in the retail industry and has a sound understanding of retailing. M is for Michelle (or mum) as the business owner I source, select, order, catalogue, dispatch and “Road Test” the products. I have extensive knowledge of how a business runs as I have run a home business for several years and have a great deal of experience in the business sector. The other member of my family is my partner David he holds university degrees in both Business and Information Systems. David has helped with the setup of the business and website as well as providing me with financial and tax information. I hope that you enjoy my products as much as my family and I do.
