Image: Caroline Crabb/The Florist Magazine Bodmin-based Caroline Crabb is celebrating this week after winning first prize in the AIFD’s...

“How’s the floristry going?” is a question I get asked quite often, now that I’m 12 months into an 18-month course at Shipley College,...

For many of us, especially those running our own ventures, it might feel as though we’ve been speeding along since January. So I want to share some time management tips for small business owners. This will hopefully help to manage the hectic pace without losing sight of our goals. Here are five tips for the small business owner: 1.  Embracing the Essence of Being Organised

From the delicate Million Stars® to the bold XLence® and the unique Million Daisy™ — Danziger is keeping Gypsophila fresh, fashionable,...

Not sure if apprenticeships are the right fit for your business? Accountancy apprenticeship provider AAT bust seven common myths about...

FleuraMetz is here for every florist this wedding season! The wedding season is all about creativity for florists: combining your unique style with the wishes of each couple. At FleuraMetz, we understand that every florist is unique and deserves tailored support. That’s why we offer a wide range of flowers, plants, and accessories to suit any wedding theme. We support you, so you can focus on what you do best: creating stunning floral designs. Five florists, five unique style

Get your invoices right from day one with our guide to how to write an invoice for sole traders and limited companies. From one-off freelance jobs to regular contracted work, invoicing is part and parcel of business life and ensuring you get paid on time. When you’ve just launched a new business, finance can seem like the least fun side of your business but knowing how to write a professional invoice correctly means you’ll get paid for all your hard work. What is an invoice?

Promoting your floral business online will benefit you in the long run. Take some time and get to grips with digital marketing.

Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...

Summer can be a tricky time; business can be slow, but there are some things you can do to keep business going strong over the summer months

The Working Time Regulations 1998 is the leading piece of legislation that determines your employees’ working hours. It dictates many of the rules and regulations concerning periods of work and is a vital piece of legislation to understand. Failure to comply with these regulations can seriously harm your reputation and lead to costly  employment tribunals. For detailed information on UK Working Time Regulations and to ensure your business is fully compliant with the latest l

Protect your data, your business, and your bottom line with these key documents, templates and guides for cyber security and data protection. Being your own boss means you’re responsible for protecting your business against the threat of cyber-attacks and data breaches. With seven million cyber-crimes targeted at small businesses in the UK every year, these incidents can happen to any business, no matter how small. It’s vital to put measures in place to safeguard your busines

Enid™ and Phoebe™ embody the delicate balance of romance, elegance, and natural charm that has defined the brand for years. Over more...

AI can do incredible things, but it's only as good as the information you feed into it. This is what's known as 'AI prompting'. Learning how to prompt AI correctly can help you get faster, better outcomes from the tools you're using.  In this guide, we'll take a look at everything you need to know about AI prompting, including how to do it well and top tips to help you ask the best questions and unlock the full potential of AI tools for your small business.  What is prompting

There can’t be many of us that haven’t had delayed deliveries since the extra border checks came into being in April 2024.  These checks...