

Best Practice Tips For Social Media
click to listen to the author read this article: It can be very easy to set-up social media profiles, but a lot more difficult to utilise...

Lauren Hackett
Aug 155 min read


Summer- The Benefits of Seasonal Flowers
Karen Barnes urges us to make the most of seasonal, locally sourced or grown flowers.

Karen Barnes
Aug 123 min read


Designing for Large Spaces
The summer months inevitably mean weddings, festivals and graduations, in fact a host of events being held in larger than normal venues....

Su Whale
Aug 122 min read


Marketing Made Easy: How to Plan & Manage Social Media Marketing for your Business
Owning a flower shop is hard work so how can you keep business booming throughout the year? By harnessing the power of social media.

Lisa Harrison
Aug 125 min read


Simple Tips to Improve Your Sales Skills
These days a tidy shop & a selection of pretty HTs are not enough to guarantee success;

Jackie Whittaker
Aug 112 min read


Summer Succulents
Follow Su Whale's quick guide to succulents - trendy, versatile and virtually impossible to kill!

Su Whale
Aug 112 min read


If Its too Good to be True….
I don’t know a single florist who doesn’t work incredibly hard, so it is really galling to fall victim to a scam of any kind. I know because I was a victim myself a few years ago when someone phoned at Valentine’s Day for a bouquet of white roses, teddy bear and chocolates total cost £160. Just before the 120-day limit expired, I received notice of a chargeback and even though I had all of the evidence of the order, signature for delivery etc the bank found in the (dodgy) c

Viv Bradford
Aug 113 min read


Tips to Help you Reduce Water Usage from Chrysal
Water conservation requires forethought and effort, but every little bit helps. Don't think that what you do does not matter. We can all...

Chrysal
Aug 82 min read


Alstroemeria - featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
In this British-grown flower feature we focus on Alstroemeria, or Peruvian lily, is a native of South America and a true floral trooper.

Su Whale
Aug 71 min read


How Trend Directions are Created
Creating trend directions in the floral industry — which includes fresh flowers, floral design, home décor, fashion, and event styling —...

Karen Barnes
Aug 73 min read


Smart Meters for your Small Business: FAQs
Are you a small business owner looking for ways to save time and money? Are you looking to incorporate more sustainable or energy...

Federation of Small Businesses
Aug 73 min read


Employment Rights Bill 2025 - What You Need to Know - FREE Webinar
To help you adapt to these changes the Floristry Trade Club have teamed up with Key Partner Croner to offer a free webinar, open to everyone.

Croner
Aug 72 min read


Putting the Zing into Floral Crowns
Historically, floral crowns were only associated with fairy tales, May Day parades, or distant bohemian festivals. But today, these...

Karen Barnes
Aug 64 min read


How to Safeguard your Mental Health on Social Media
Don't let social media control your life.

Health Assured
Aug 54 min read


Legal Documents Every Start-up Business Needs for Success
Learn how to stay compliant as a start-up business. From tax to health and safety, our legal experts share four areas of business where you need to have legal documents in place. Learn how to stay compliant as a start-up business. From tax to health and safety, our legal experts share four areas of business where you need to have legal documents in place. Setting up your own small business is exciting, but organising the paperwork is a time-consuming job as a new business o

Federation of Small Businesses
Aug 55 min read







