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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Viv Bradford explains why solid admin processes are a necessity in your florist business.

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

When times are slow in business, it is often the ideal time to look at what alternatives you could consider to boost sales.

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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 a day to day basis but if it’s all of the above, then it’s not being used to its full potential. So, let’s start at the beginning… Imagine you have a long weekend, when you have the flexibility, the capability and the opportunity to re hash your important workspace of your florist business.

The new financial year is often an opportunity to get organised for the year ahead. For self-employed parents juggling the demands of running a business with caring for their family, it could also be a good time to review the family planner and take a fresh look at the household budget to ensure they’re getting all the support they’re entitled to.   We asked the experts at HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to outline the financial help available for our readers so they can access

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Doesn’t everyone love a festival? So, why would we not take the opportunity to promote a festival in our creative business? Festivals are a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons, but are also extremely popular in the world of music and song and celebration.   Festivals are generally full of life, colour and joy and create a unity between people, bringing us together. Which is why they are so very popular around the world.   Some of the words I associat