Grower Spotlight: Smith & Munson
In the second in our series about growers, we meet Jo Munson from the very famous Smith and Munson, based in Lincolnshire and growing...
Viv Bradford
Dec 2, 20244 min read
New Institute Established to Support Ireland’s Florists
Launched in October 2024, the Institute of Flowers has been created to support and nurture Ireland’s 4000+ professional florists . It...
Jackie Whittaker
Nov 26, 20243 min read
Christmas Wreath Workshops – some FAQs
Running a festive wreath workshop can be great fun and very rewarding, the key to success is to be organised and prepared. So how to go...
Su Whale
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Capitalising on the Christmas Peak
Viv Bradford shares her savvy tips to minimise waste and maximise profit this Christmas.
Viv Bradford
Nov 18, 20243 min read
Houseplant Styling for Christmas
Su Whale says give your houseplants a Christmas makeover and watch them fly off the shelves!
Su Whale
Nov 18, 20242 min read
Tackling Plastics, Packaging & Waste in Floristry
We all want to work more sustainably, but in an industry that uses a lot of plastic, it can be hard to know where and how to make a...
Jackie Whittaker
Nov 6, 20242 min read
Lone Working Laws and Health & Safety
If you have lone workers, there are UK employment laws and essential health & safety requirements your business must adhere to. It’s...
Croner
Nov 5, 20245 min read
Freelancing your Way to a Better Business
Last week I spent two days freelancing for another florist, even after three decades in the industry, I still find freelancing a...
Viv Bradford
Nov 4, 20243 min read
Autumn Budget Impacts Small Businesses
With a raft of tax hikes and cost increases announced in the government’s latest budget, the consensus seems to be that it’s a tough...
Jackie Whittaker
Oct 31, 20245 min read
Make the Most of Christmas Fairs
Taking a stall or stand at a Christmas Fair is a great way to get your festive floral products in front of a wide and diverse audience....
Jackie Whittaker
Oct 24, 20243 min read
Small Business Saturday - The Tour 2024
Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success.
Jonathon Downes
Oct 17, 20243 min read
HR Guidance for Small Businesses
So you've decided to start (or you already run) your own small business. Taking the plunge is a brave step and one that comes with its...
Croner
Oct 16, 20245 min read
How Much do Business Bank Accounts Cost?
A guide to bank fees for small businesses Keeping on top of your outgoings is essential for any business, but with so many fees...
Small Business
Oct 15, 20247 min read
The Business of Floristry: Selling and Customer Service
We continue our series of videos, The Business of Floristry, bringing insight to the running of a florist business from our business...
Karen Barnes
Oct 9, 20244 min read
Worldwide Network Encourages Florists Towards Sustainability
The Sustainable Floristry Network is an independent education organisation delivering online training for florists worldwide. Founded in...
Rita Feldmann
Oct 2, 20242 min read
