In an era where online shopping dominates, bricks & mortar local retailers still have a unique advantage: their community. Building...

Over the years I have met many florists from all around the world and I am always surprised when I hear these statements; “I love doing weddings and don’t have much funeral work, but that’s okay” “Give me a good funeral order any day, I don’t like the hassle of weddings” If I am completely honest, as a florist / floral designer, my heart has always been in weddings and events, but I also appreciate that creating funeral flower tributes is an important job that we florists do.

In the dynamic world of retail, where first impressions are crucial, mastering the art of crafting engaging displays in your store can be a game-changer. From the enchantment of a spellbinding window showcase to the appeal of a welcoming interior arrangement, visual allure is key to drawing in and keeping customers. So how do you make your shop stand out? Jo Biddle, course leader at The Floristry School at Sheffield College, has helped us put together a comprehensive guide ba

In my world, yes absolutely! A business coach can provide so much benefit to any business. When it comes to florists, it’s important to recognise that we can be so caught up in the day to day running of our business, that it can sometimes be difficult to "see the wood for the trees". My consultancy business has a constant flow of enquiries from florist owners who: have been in business for years but have lost sight of where they want the business to go. have staff concerns. w

The sun is shining, the holiday season is upon us and schools are closing for the end of year break. A mixture of sunshine and many children out of school needing to be cared for often result in an increase in people wanting to take time off work. The majority of annual leave requests will already have been managed, but what happens when time off is taken or requested by employees and hasn’t been authorised? We’ve collated some tips on handling certain unauthorised absence

We continue our series of videos, The Business of Floristry, bringing insight in to the running of a florist business from our business guru, Karen Barnes. This video concentrates on key things you need to understand and consider around costs and costing in your floristry business. Enjoy the rest of the series: The Business of Floristry

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Who doesn’t love a beach wedding! Destination and UK beach weddings are so popular. I can’t see the trend disappearing any time soon as couples search for the magical place to get married. Beach weddings have become increasingly trendy over the years, appealing to couples who want picturesque and memorable settings for their special day.

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Our new series of videos, The Business of Floristry, bring insights in to the running of a florist business from our business guru, Karen Barnes. We start at the very beginning looking at what you will need to know when getting started, from the importance of a business plan, choosing a location through to selecting a name, logo and brand, plus so much more. If you have ever thought of starting your own floristry business, are looking to expand your current business or even j

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