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From Employment Contract templates and Health and Safety guides, through to video guide series on Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and how to market your business online, we’ve got it covered. Our Better Business section provides advice and support specifically for floristry businesses to increase sales and improve profitability.
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Latest Marketing & Sales News


How Much Do You Want To Spend?
Over the years I have worked in many florists’ shops, all with very different business and design styles. However, the one thing that has...

Viv Bradford
May 133 min read


How to Help Your Customers Choose the Right Houseplant
Most customers will gravitate towards a plant that they like the look of, not perhaps considering its care other than the two most...

Su Whale
May 92 min read


Google Ads How to Guide: Promoting your Florist Website
With more and more online retailers offering flower deliveries, it can be really tough to stand out in a crowded online market as an...

Imogen Lester
Apr 286 min read
Latest People Management News


What Should my Staff Induction Include?
Whether you're hiring your first employee or expanding your team, find out what you should include in a successful staff induction. ...

Federation of Small Businesses
5 days ago3 min read


Supporting Pregnant Employees: An Employer’s Guide
Colleagues who are pregnant have both employment law and health and safety protections afforded to them under UK law. As an employer you...

Croner
Apr 233 min read


Mental Health - Stress in the Workplace
Tackling stress, anxiety and depression can be a difficult task especially as a business owner whilst overseeing the daily running of a...

Croner
Apr 142 min read
Latest Legal Support News


The Essential Insurance you Need as a Sole Trader
Working for yourself can be freeing, but all the paperwork falls onto you, including insurance. You’re the expert at what you do, but you...

Federation of Small Businesses
Aug 26, 20244 min read


New Guidelines for Floral Material on Cakes
Viv Bradford advises on new FSA guidelines.

Viv Bradford
Apr 30, 20243 min read


Changes to Employment Law – 2024 and a look back at 2023
As we approach the year-end, it’s a great time to review all of the latest employment law changes of 2023.

Croner
Feb 13, 20248 min read
Latest Money Matters News


Small business funding: How to secure the right support
Finding the right small business funding can be a game-changer, whether you're launching a start-up or scaling an existing business. But...

Federation of Small Businesses
May 95 min read


Five Tips to Build Financial Resilience in your Business
Great advice from Aldermore Bank on how to ride out the current financial storm and set your business up for a more secure future.

Jackie Whittaker
Apr 223 min read


What are the Benefits of Tax Investigation Insurance?
Find out why it pays to be protected if HMRC starts a tax enquiry into your business and discover the comprehensive cover available to...

Federation of Small Businesses
Mar 244 min read
Latest Sustainability News


Celosia Deep Purple: Same Look, Even More Sustainable
Seven years ago, a search began for the perfect purple Celosia, one that doesn’t constantly need adjustments in lighting, temperature,...

FleuraMetz
May 121 min read


Sustainable Floristry at Chelsea Flower Show - where next?
It has been some years now since the use of floral foam was banned at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, (although Agrawool is accepted) and with...

Su Whale
May 82 min read


Marginpar: How we Tackle Waste
Waste. It may not be the most glamorous subject, but it is certainly an important one. From cultivation to packaging and residual...

Helena van Achterberg
Apr 243 min read
Latest Customer Happiness News


Is it Time for a Store Makeover?
Staying current and relevant is vital for retail sales, and that applies to your shop fit as well as your product ranges.

Two Visual
Apr 173 min read


“That’s not what I wanted!” - Managing complaints
Catherine Jane Kirk shares her knowledge and expertise on the art of managing customer complaints...

Catherine Jane Kirk
Mar 261 min read


Retail Guide: Keeping your Shop Clean
When was the last time you took a really close look at the inside of your shop and workroom?

Jackie Whittaker
Mar 114 min read
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