

Your Wellbeing: 6 of the Best Online Therapy Resources
To keep up with the digital age, there is no wonder that therapy resources have expanded to the online world. For some individuals, therapy is vital to managing negative thoughts and behaviours to improve a person’s understanding of themselves and their mental health. The limitless nature of the internet means there is an endless selection of online therapy resources. This raises the question; what are the best online therapy resources? We will be running through some of the

Health Assured
2 hours ago7 min read


Merchandising Magic: How to Display Products That Drive Sales
Your shop displays are more than decoration… they’re silent salespeople. The way you present your products influences what customers notice, how they feel, and what they choose to buy. Great merchandising doesn’t just look good, it drives revenue. This article explores how florists can use display techniques to increase average order value, prompt add-on sales, and create a more engaging customer experience. Make Your Window a Talking Point What works: Refresh your win

Chris Wood
3 days ago3 min read


New Year’s Resolutions for Florists and Planning for the Year Ahead
Kick start the new year by making some business-based resolutions. Karen Barnes suggests how.

Karen Barnes
3 days ago4 min read


Winter Flowers and Foliage in Designs
I personally love Winter greens with seasonal festive flowers, berries and branches. Planning ahead for your floral and plant collections over the Winter season is the key to positive sales and marketing and should help make peak trading manageable and profitable. Always look to your suppliers and think about where you can get the best stems, good quality and good prices; where possible negotiate on pricing and delivery dates. Seasonal and British-grown flowers and foliage

Karen Barnes
4 days ago4 min read


How Open Banking can Help your Business
Open Banking lets small businesses securely share financial data, simplifying access to finance, improving cash flow & accounting. It also enables easier, more secure, and cheaper customer payments, offering a competitive edge. It's a UK government-backed initiative for better business management. What is Open Banking? Open Banking is a way for you to safely and securely share your business’s financial data, such as your bank transactions or account details, with other truste

Federation of Small Businesses
4 days ago5 min read


The Promise of a New Year
Top tips from Viv Bradford on getting the new year off to a flying start.

Viv Bradford
4 days ago3 min read


First Impressions That Sell: Transform Your Shop Atmosphere
First Impressions Matter More Than You Think When a customer walks into your shop, they’re not just buying flowers. They’re stepping into an experience. The look, feel, and even the scent of your space can influence how much they spend, how long they stay, and whether they come back. We’ve seen it time and again. Florists who invest in their shop’s presentation consistently outperform those who don’t. And it’s not about spending thousands. It’s about being intentional.

Chris Wood
Dec 23, 20253 min read


Valentine’s Day: It Doesn’t Have to be Red Roses…
With flower prices at a premium and ongoing supply worries, concerns have resurfaced over the cost and availability of red roses for St. Valentine’s Day .

Su Whale
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Bridge Farm Group Visit
Bridge Farm is the UK’s leading horticultural expert, with a legacy cultivated over decades of innovation and sustainable growing. At their state-of-the-art facilities and glasshouses, they combine leading edge technology and advanced horticultural science to optimise nature. They deliver the very best of each season, growing naturally at scale. Growing more than 70 million plants a year in a low-carbon, water-efficient, biomass heated glasshouse. They carefully select and br

Karen Barnes
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Plants for Romance
There’s more than one way to say ‘I love you’ than with a dozen red roses, however gorgeous!

Su Whale
Dec 19, 20253 min read


Inspiration for Valentine’s Day Window Displays
Learn what makes an attention-grabbing Valentine's Day window display from visual merchandising experts Two Visual.

Two Visual
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Teamwork: Building a Strong, Happy & Motivated Team.
Floral industry expert Karen Barnes extolls the virtues of great teamwork in your business and suggests ways to achieve it.

Karen Barnes
Dec 16, 20253 min read


Hearts & Flowers: Valentine's Day Inspiration from Floral Fundamentals
If you'd love to create something new and unique for Valentine's Day but are lacking inspiration, take a look at these stunning designs, created by Floral Fundamentals' international team of florist Ambassadors. Creating and marketing your unique floral arrangements specifically for Valentine's Day can entice new customers to your business and help you stand out. Increase your visibility by showcasing your creativity on social media, through email marketing campaigns and coll

Jackie Whittaker
Dec 16, 20251 min read


Cyclamen: More Than Just a Houseplant? featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
Cyclamen make great houseplants at this time of year, but did you know they can also be used as a cut flower and a foliage plant?

Su Whale
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Boost Your Florist Shop Sales – A Practical Guide
Why This Series Matters More Than Ever As Interflora’s National Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland, I spend much of my time on the road with our Business Development Managers, visiting florists across our network and beyond. From bustling high street shops to tucked-away studios, we see first-hand what works, what doesn’t, and what small changes can make a big difference. This nine-part series was created to share those insights with you, a collection of practical, prove

Chris Wood
Dec 16, 20253 min read







