Karen Barnes
- Jun 20
- 8 min
The Business of Floristry
Our new series of videos, The Business of Floristry, bring insights in to the running of a florist business from our business guru, Karen...
Karen Barnes
- May 31
- 6 min
How to plan a florist workroom smartly
A florist’s workroom can be an Aladdin’s cave…. it can be untidy, it can be small, it can be a health & safety nightmare, it can work on...
Karen Barnes
- Feb 19
- 5 min
What to consider when opening a Florist retail shop or studio
Karen Barnes offers some sage advice on setting up your own floristry business.
Jackie Whittaker
- Nov 24, 2023
- 2 min
Floristry Students Honoured at Awards
England and Northern Ireland’s first ever Land-based & Environment Learner Awards were held at Reaseheath College in Cheshire this week.
Su Whale
- Sep 14, 2023
- 2 min
Floristry Students Build a Buzz at the World Cup
The student’s brief was to work to the same overall theme of the rest of the competition, ‘Our Natural World’.
Jonathon Downes
- Sep 8, 2023
- 4 min
Training College Spotlight: CAFRE
Northern Ireland's leading training provider for floristry offers a broad range of courses within purpose-built facilities.
Jonathon Downes
- Sep 7, 2023
- 3 min
Training College Spotlight: Coleg Cambria
Floristry training courses available from one of the largest colleges in the UK.
Jonathon Downes
- Sep 6, 2023
- 6 min
Training College Spotlight: Bishop Burton College
Bishop Burton College is a specialist land-based college which delivers first-class education and training at all levels.
Jonathon Downes
- Sep 5, 2023
- 4 min
Training College Spotlight: Moreton Morrell College
Part of the Warwickshire Colleges Group, learn what professional floristry training is on offer at Moreton Morrell College.
Jonathon Downes
- Sep 4, 2023
- 7 min
Training College Spotlight: Reaseheath College
Reaseheath College's award-winning floristry department offers a range of professional courses to get your floristry career motoring.
Karen Barnes
- Jun 27, 2023
- 4 min
Preparing for Your First Job in Floristry
Karen Barnes offers advice on how to look for your first job in floristry after you've completed your college training.
Croner
- Feb 22, 2023
- 3 min
Small Business Checklist
Essential advice from Croner about setting up or running a small business.
Apprentice Team
- Feb 6, 2023
- 4 min
How Does an Apprenticeship Work?
Training specialist Apprentice Team explain all about the world of apprenticeships.
Jackie Whittaker
- Feb 6, 2023
- 3 min
National Apprenticeship Week 6th – 12th Feb
'Skills for Life' is the theme of National Apprenticeship Week 2023.
Karen Barnes
- Nov 4, 2022
- 4 min
Planning and Creating Large Floral Installations
Leading floral industry consultant Karen Barnes offers top tips on making floral installations successful and profitable.
