Listing:

Who Can Get Listed with JBT?
Any business or individual in the jewelry industry, U.S. based or foreign, may qualify for a listing with JBT.

• Most wholesalers, manufacturers and service providers to the jewelry industry are Members of the Jewelers Board of Trade. Upon receiving orders or even requests for a catalog, members will draw credit reports to review information on a business, check creditworthiness, and confirm address, ownership and operations. Members also use this data to qualify new prospects.
• Many major trade show’s review JBT data during their registration process to qualify businesses that plan on registering to attend their show.
• “Listing” with JBT lets suppliers know there is data available for them to access in their credit review process, and may help to expedite establishing a business relationship with you.

• Print the listing form, fill it out and fax it to 1-401-467-1199.
• There is no charge to be listed

• You are not required to submit financial information to obtain a “listing” however, it is necessary to provide certain pertinent information such as principals, method of operation, antecedents, and references. Remember, the more information you provide, the better representation we can provide to inquiring firms on your behalf.

Rating:

All JBT subjects receive a descriptive rating that may include a capital rating, an “other condition code” and a payment score component.

Following are basic requirements to qualify for capital rating consideration:

• A business must be in operation at least three (3) years
• A business must be listed with the JBT for a minimum of one (1) year
• Complete disclosure of principal antecedent information, method of operation, lease and insurance information
• Three (3) fiscal financial statements/tax returns must be submitted. (They may be held in confidence, unpublished upon request)
• A detailed list of trade references (15 or more)
• Have had no recent bankruptcies/failures

To qualify for a payment score trade references must be listed with the JBT, and a sufficient number of current responses must be on file.

Membership:

Because JBT reports on business (vs. consumer) credit, membership is geared primarily to wholesalers, importers and manufacturers of jewelry related products and services. And, increasingly, retailers are also becoming members to evaluate their suppliers, be it for their financial capacity (ability to deliver product) or to “know their business partners” as may be required by government regulations.

• Access to over 32,000 individual business credit reports covering the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Available on-line to all members)
• Free 25 credit reports per year
• Free JBT Confidential Red Book/CD Rom: geographically arranged listings which include name, address, credit rating and business classification (published in March and September)
• CD Rom version of the Red Book – published quarterly
• Free Emailed Weekly Alert with New Names, Frequent Inquiry Report, Current Items of Interest and Rating Changes
• Weekly New Claims/Bankruptcy reports
• Collection Services/Adjustment Services to assist with delinquent accounts
• Mailing lists and labels.

• Cost for membership is $850.00 annually for U.S./Canada members and $995.00 for international members.
• Call JBT at 1-401-467-0055 or click here to Become a JBT Member