

How to get an Alcohol Licence in England & Wales
Running a business that sells alcohol requires responsibility and compliance with the law

Jonathon Downes
Aug 193 min read


Plants & Weddings – a natural combination
Plants are natural, pretty, and from the bride’s point of view also original and long-lasting gifts to present to their guests

Su Whale
Aug 182 min read


Five Tips to Build Financial Resilience in your Business
Great advice from Aldermore Bank on how to ride out the current financial storm and set your business up for a more secure future.

Aldermore Bank
Aug 143 min read


Marketing Made Easy: How to Plan & Manage Social Media Marketing for your Business
Owning a flower shop is hard work so how can you keep business booming throughout the year? By harnessing the power of social media.

Lisa Harrison
Aug 125 min read


Employment Contracts & Documentation
It’s essential that your employees fully understand what you expect from them in their role.

Croner
Aug 104 min read


Long Term Sickness at Work
For every business, knowing how to manage long-term sickness is vital.

Croner
Aug 46 min read


Why Flowers Wilt Faster in Warm Weather - Tips to Slow This Process Down
Heat changes the conditions a cut flower depends on to survive, and once you understand what happens inside the stem, summer wilt becomes easier to prevent or manage. You’ve likely noticed that a bouquet that would have lasted ten days in early spring can look tired within a few days once the height of summer sets in. Often, the temptation is to assume something went wrong at the flower shop. Cut flowers in a bouquet or vase should typically last a week or thereabouts before

Thursd
Jul 296 min read


Small Business Insurance: What to Look for in a Policy
In this article, we look at the variety of business insurance cover you should consider as a florist business owner.

Small Business
Jul 284 min read


Burnout: How to Protect your Passion
I am really tired, not just a little bit sleepy, the kind of tired that makes your bones ache and renders conversation beyond the grasp of a drowsy brain! I’ve been here once before and I ignored these signs that are busy waving red flags at me; that ended in a seven year break away from floristry and I thought that was me and the flowers done for good. Burnout is a real threat in this industry, I think it’s because we give so much of ourselves physically, creatively and emot

Viv Bradford
Jul 223 min read


Beating the Heat: Keeping Cut Flowers Fresh Without a Flower Cooler
Let's face it – summer can be brutal on cut flowers. While sunshine brings weddings, garden parties and plenty of business through the door, it also brings soaring temperatures that can leave even the freshest blooms looking stressed. Not every florist has the luxury of a walk-in flower cooler, especially if you're working from a studio, home workshop or pop-up shop. But don't worry – plenty of experienced florists keep flowers looking fabulous all summer long with a few clev

Viv Bradford
Jul 153 min read


Coping with Financial Stress
Health Assured offer practical advice and tips to cope with financial-related stress and anxiety.

Health Assured
Jul 133 min read


Ethical Banking for Small Businesses
Learn how ethical banking can benefit your small business. Discover responsible banking options, key considerations, and how to switch to an ethical bank. Where you choose to bank can have a bigger impact than you might think. Ethical banking ensures that your business finances align with your values, supporting sustainability, social responsibility, and transparency. For small businesses, ethical banking is about more than just avoiding harmful investments - it’s about activ

Federation of Small Businesses
Jul 96 min read


Eight Ways to Improve your Business Credit Score
Looking to improve your business credit score? Here are eight ways you can keep on top of your score and put yourself in the best position possible for business funding applications. Your business credit score is a measurement used to represent the status of your business’ financial health. Having a good business credit score will signify financial stability and creditworthiness to existing and potential customers, partners, suppliers and lenders. This means that whether you’

Federation of Small Businesses
Jul 36 min read


Ethylene Gas: the Silent Flower Killer.
Viv Bradford explains the threat of ethylene gas and how to protect your fresh flower stock from its effects.

Viv Bradford
Jun 233 min read


Top 10 HR Tips for Running a Business
Setting up a new business is a challenging and exciting time. You undoubtedly have a lot to think about

Croner
Jun 234 min read




