Learn how to identify and manage stress in your work and personal life, with advice from Health Assured.

With our partner farm in Zimbabwe recently obtaining its final certification, all Marginpar flowers now meet the requirements of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI). This means that every stem we grow, at our own farms and at our partner farms, comes from a place that's certified according to internationally recognised environmental and social standards. What is FSI? The Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) is a global sector initiative that aims to make

Invaluable advise from floristry industry consultant and wedding expert Karen Barnes.

The difference between just surviving and actually thriving this wedding season comes down to preparation—and how you show up. As wedding season approaches, florists everywhere feel the same pressure: more orders, higher expectations, tighter timelines. But the difference between just surviving and actually thriving comes down to preparation—and how you show up when it matters most. This season, it’s not about working harder. It’s about working sharper. Start Before the Rush

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

With rising awareness of climate responsibilities, shifting customer expectations and growing pressure to reduce emissions, choosing a renewable energy supplier has become both a strategic and ethical decision. Switching to a green tariff not only helps businesses reduce their environmental impact but it can also enhance brand reputation and provide long‑term cost stability. How Green Energy is Defined A mechanism called REGO (Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin) is used to

Leading floral industry consultant Karen Barnes offers top tips on making floral installations successful and profitable.

Karen Barnes explains what continuous professional (and personal) development can do for you and your floristry career.

Karen Barnes shares her expert advice on delivering successful and profitable weddings and events.

Expert florist Viv Bradford shares her tips for getting the most from styled photoshoots.

In this online era, to buy successfully florists now need to learn skills that have previously belonged to wholesale flower buyers.

Small businesses have a significant role to play in building a more sustainable future, and using energy wisely is one of the most obvious places to start. By making a few smart changes, whether that’s upgrading to efficient equipment, changing everyday habits, or exploring renewable options, businesses can cut costs, reduce their carbon footprint, and contribute to a healthier planet. Sustainable energy use isn’t just good for the environment; it’s good for business, too.

Break-even analysis helps you calculate how many units you need to sell to cover fixed and variable costs. Learn how it works and how to use it in your business planning. Every business, from start-up to established enterprise, needs to answer one essential question: when will we actually start making money? That’s where break-even analysis comes in. What is a break-even analysis? A break-even analysis is a financial planning tool that identifies the exact moment your total r

Prepare your business for uncertainty with our practical scenario planning guide, designed for small business owners and decision-makers. Running a small business today means operating in a world where costs, customer behaviour, and regulations can shift quickly. For many owners, the challenge is not just reacting to change, it’s preparing for it. That’s where scenario planning comes in. At FSB, we see time and again that businesses which think ahead are better positioned to

If you’re looking for the creative inspiration and technical expertise to take your wedding floristry to the next level, then put this date in your diary. 4‑Day Wedding Floral Workshop: 8th – 11th June 2026 Led by internationally acclaimed floral designers Max van der Sluis, Per Benjamin and Vincenzo Antonuccio, this four-day training programme offers expert tuition and the insider knowledge to craft high quality wedding bouquets, centrepieces and installations with confide