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

The history of logistics stretches back millennia. Think of the ancient Egyptians who mastered transport and storage to keep their large...

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

There's money to be made from in-store experiences and events.

Viv Bradford advises on new FSA guidelines.

Learn why you may need a business bank account and how to choose the best one for your business.

No matter what your workplace is, you must ensure that you have an emergency response plan in place. This will ensure that all your staff members know what it is they need to do if an emergency occurs. What is an emergency response plan? An emergency plan is your business's researched and planned policy that tells your employees what it is they should do in the case of an incident. This Is designed to help reduce injuries and ensure that business operations aren’t impacted si

Viv Bradford brings perspective to a contentious topic.

Beyond Chrysanthemums strive for perfect chrysanthemums through meticulous breeding.

Karen Barnes suggests an innovative way to stand out from the competition.

Viv Bradford shares her top tips for handling wedding enquiries professionally and converting them to bookings.

If you’re a florist considering a new car or van, the process of sourcing and financing it can feel quite daunting. Business leasing is a...

What can happen if you lose your domain and how to recover if it happens to you.

Hands up who’s guilty of getting wedding enquiries, sending them your beautifully curated price list and then never chasing?