Over the years I have worked in many florists’ shops, all with very different business and design styles. However, the one thing that has always struck me is the strange way we approach the cost of something with customers. I can think of no other industry where a customer would be asked how much they would like to spend and yet every florists I have worked in uses this exact phrase!

Discover why understanding the development process behind your florist software is crucial. Learn the benefits of in-house development, strategic outsourcing, and how these choices impact your business’s reliability, customisation, and data security. As a florist, you dedicate yourself to crafting beautiful arrangements and delivering exceptional service. Behind the scenes, your florist software is the backbone of your operations, helping you manage orders, inventory, and del

Finding the right small business funding can be a game-changer, whether you're launching a start-up or scaling an existing business. But with so many options available - grants, investors, crowdfunding, and alternative finance - it’s essential to choose the right funding source for your needs. In this guide, we’ll break down different funding types, explain how to find investors and highlight opportunities such as government grants for businesses. By understanding your option

With more and more online retailers offering flower deliveries, it can be really tough to stand out in a crowded online market as an independent florist. But fear not, using Google Ads can be an effective way to help your florist website capture the attention of potential customers searching for flowers and flower deliveries online. Google Ads allows you to create ad campaigns that not only generate clicks to your florist website but also help to convert those visitors into p

Waste. It may not be the most glamorous subject, but it is certainly an important one. From cultivation to packaging and residual...

Great advice from Aldermore Bank on how to ride out the current financial storm and set your business up for a more secure future.

Staying current and relevant is vital for retail sales, and that applies to your shop fit as well as your product ranges.

Protecting your business while navigating divorce can be complicated but with the right approach, your business doesn’t have to be a...

This year marks ten years since the passage of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Hailed as ground-breaking at the time and remains one of only two dedicated Modern Slavery Acts worldwide (nod to Australia). The UK Act defined policy and practice on modern slavery for the next decade. Ten years on, our systems to identify and support survivors are creaking under pressure, prosecution rates are remarkably low, public awareness remains patchy at best, and prevention is still poorly u

I fell in love with flowers as a little girl, I was fascinated by their colours, their scents, the myriad of shapes and when my Auntie...

Houseplants have grown in popularity due to trends and customer behaviour. They have numerous benefits making them such an important...

Our Marketing Made Easy series has been written with busy florists in mind. This feature focusses on retaining and acquiring new customers.

Catherine Jane Kirk shares her knowledge and expertise on the art of managing customer complaints...

As consumers increasingly prioritise environmental responsibility, the global flower industry faces a critical challenge. While the...

Find out why it pays to be protected if HMRC starts a tax enquiry into your business and discover the comprehensive cover available to...