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Latest Marketing & Sales News


Is Ragebait a Legitimate Marketing Tool for Florists?
Ragebait is content that is deliberately designed to provoke anger, disagreement or outrage. Like most florists I have to use social media as a tool to run my business, to create engagement, showcase my designs and connect with customers. Over the last few months though I have seen more and more florists posting controversial takes on topics that could legitimately be described as ragebait. Ragebait is content that is deliberately designed to provoke anger, disagreement or

Viv Bradford
1 minute ago2 min read


Autumn Workshops: Creating a Door Swag
There is something rather lovely about Autumn, such a wonderful season, and particularly in a florist shop. The colours become richer, the textures more interesting and, suddenly, customers are looking for ways to bring that seasonal feeling into their homes. For me, this is exactly why Autumn workshops are such a great opportunity for florists. Why you Should Run an Autumn Workshop A workshop isn't simply about teaching people how to make something. It is about creating an e

Karen Barnes
2 hours ago6 min read


Seasonal Trends: Watch Karen Barnes Interpret Autumn 2026
Customers are increasingly drawn to designs that feel both stylish and sustainable. Understanding seasonal trends helps florists create relevant work, elevate their brand, inspire customers and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Jump to Layered Greens Jump to Earthy Luxury Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists. From lush Layered Greens to rich Earthy Lux

Karen Barnes
4 days ago2 min read
Latest People Management News


Christmas in the Workplace: An Employers Guide
Most employees look forward to taking a well-earned break over the Christmas period. But staff holidays have to be balanced against ensuring business needs are met. Here we take a look at the considerations and rules around time off over the festive period. The Working Time Regulations Under the Working Time Regulations, full time employees are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks of holiday in each annual leave year, if you have part-time employees or workers, their holiday is

Croner
5 days ago7 min read


Interviewing skills - taking the fear out of the recruitment process
Recruitment can be a challenge – finding candidates, sifting through applications and having the confidence and experience to interview

Jackie Whittaker
Sep 283 min read


Free Downloadable Payroll Checklist for Small Businesses
Get to grips with payroll admin, plus download FSB's free Payroll Checklist & Calendar covering every task and deadline across the tax year. Hiring employees is an exciting step in growing your small business, but payroll can be time-consuming and confusing. There’s more to payroll than simply paying your staff. You’ll need to account for each employee’s deductions, operate PAYE and ensure you’re compliant with pension contributions. At the Federation of Small Businesses, our

Federation of Small Businesses
Sep 216 min read
Latest Legal Support News


An Employers Guide to COSHH
As an employer, you have a legal obligation to protect the health and wellbeing of your employees.

Croner
Sep 158 min read


How to get an Alcohol Licence in England & Wales
Running a business that sells alcohol requires responsibility and compliance with the law

Jonathon Downes
Aug 193 min read


Letter to Reduce Working Hours: Free Template
From time to time, your business may not have a set amount of work for your employees

Croner
Aug 133 min read
Latest Money Matters News


What Business Expenses Can I Claim?
From stock and staffing costs to travel and training courses, there are lots of everyday outgoings when you’re running your own business. Understanding the allowable expenses you can claim can help to reduce your tax bill when you file your taxes. Once these expenses have been deducted from your turnover, you’ll pay tax on the remaining amount, which is your taxable profit. You can’t claim expenses if you’re using the £1,000 tax-free trading allowance. The trading allowance o

Federation of Small Businesses
Sep 238 min read


Innovation Without Cost Creep
How to refresh your design style, protect profits and cultivate sustainable growth. How do you innovate in your flower business? I’ve heard veteran designers say countless times: what’s old is new again. But how do you reinvent or reimagine your work to maintain your creativity and stay current? What keeps you excited about what you do? It may sound like a big question to ask—how do you stay relevant? But innovation and adaptation are essential to long-term business success.

Florists' Review
Sep 94 min read


Five Hidden Expenses That Are Quietly Eating Your Profits
As florists prepare for the autumn and winter seasons, understanding where profits are quietly slipping away may be one of the smartest investments they make. When florists think about profitability, rising flower prices are usually the first concern. While wholesale costs certainly impact the bottom line, they’re often not the biggest reason profits disappear. In many shops, it’s the smaller, less obvious expenses that quietly chip away at margins day after day. The good new

Florists' Review
Aug 193 min read
Latest Sustainability News


Going Green: Bleached Flowers and Foliage
However, commercially bleached flowers and foliage are far from environmentally friendly. Su Whale investigates.

Su Whale
1 day ago2 min read


Corporate Social Responsibility Guide
Gone are the days when the only focus for businesses was their profit margin...

Croner
Sep 224 min read


Going Green: Ribbon
Su Whale looks into the good and bad of poly ribbon and suggests some environmentally friendly alternative.

Su Whale
Sep 112 min read
Latest Customer Happiness News


4 Easy Steps To Happier Customers - Flower Care Advice to Pass on
Your flowers deserve to be enjoyed as long as possible! Better flower care keeps your floral designs even fresher, maintains the quality...

Chrysal
Sep 181 min read


Plants & Weddings – a natural combination
Plants are natural, pretty, and from the bride’s point of view also original and long-lasting gifts to present to their guests

Su Whale
Aug 182 min read


Weddings: How to Handle Difficult Brides
How do you deal with a difficult bride without losing the contract? Karen Barnes shares her tips and explains why diplomacy is so important.

Karen Barnes
Mar 233 min read
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