No matter how many Christmas peaks you’ve worked through, there are always lessons to be learnt. To help you survive and thrive this Christmas, we asked some experienced florists to share their top tips for trading successfully this festive season. What to consider first Decide how much business you can realistically cope with. If you have historical sales information, look back at it to remind you what sold well and what didn’t. It’s best to look back over the previous thr

Getting all the details in black and white is crucial. We share our top tips for writing your next freelance contract and explain why they’re so important.  Why are contracts so important as a freelancer? No matter what kind of freelance work you're doing, contracts are part of everyday life as a freelancer, but the devil is in the detail. A freelancing contract, commonly in the form of a contract for services or consultancy agreement, should include the details and expectat

Confused by IR35 rules? Our tax specialists from FSB Tax Investigation Protection explain what the new rules mean for freelancers working in the private sector. This content was last reviewed in August 2024. We’re here to help you understand the ins and outs of the off-payroll working changes introduced into the private sector in April 2021, so that you can stay compliant. What is IR35? IR35, also known as the off-payroll working rules or intermediaries legislation was origin

Choosing greenery for Christmas designs? Use this A-Z guide to foliage essentials that will see you through the festive season and beyond.

Learn how to approach risk management with confidence. Discover types of business risks, why risk management is important, and steps for reducing risk. With increasing liability claims, being able to identify and reduce risks can help to safeguard your financial stability. Preventing claims can keep your premiums reasonable and also enables your business to avoid significant costs and downtime from dealing with accidents. Legal and insurance experts at the Federation of Small

And it’s never too early to start planning!

Cyber attacks are growing and becoming ever more sophisticated. 74% of large organisations and 42% of small organisations report a breach or attack in the last year. The British Retail Consortium recently held a day long briefing with the National Cyber Security Centre and will follow up by continuing their regular series of online briefings, starting with a meeting on cyber culture and on ransomware developments in November. Phishing remains the most prevalent type of cyber

It won’t be long before your customers' thoughts turn to Christmas.

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Halloween is a great retail sales opportunity so get creative with your shop window displays and merchandising to draw in the customers.

Make the most of pumpkin season by creating eye-catching shop displays using squashes and gourds.

Your best employees work hard because they’re passionate about what they do. But even they still probably want more money....

Su Whale encourages you to get creative with your seasonal shop displays to make the most of those impulse purchasing opportunities.