When was the last time you took a really close look at the inside of your shop and workroom?

Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists. Watch how Karen creates a beautiful Spring arrangement reflecting the major trends for the season, using 'Miss Piggy' rose, astrantia, gerbera, lisianthus, choisya and siergras (chasmanthium).

While we all hope for a trouble-free Mother’s Day weekend, it can’t be guaranteed, so here's how to plan ahead for a successful day.

Follow Su Whale's tips for a successful and hopefully, stress-free Mother’s Day.

Invaluable advice from Karen Barnes to help you have a successful Mother's Day.

Su Whale gets creative with suggestions for affordable floral gifts for Mother's Day.

The nation’s love affair with houseplants continues unabated, with new varieties and ideas on how to display them being constantly...

Tuesday 8th March is International Women’s Day and a great marketing opportunity to generate more business.

Follow these simple low cost tips for attracting more brides to your business, building an attention-grabbing portfolio of wedding floristry

Ghosting: abruptly ending communication with someone without explanation All of us have or will experience ghosting these days. Its exasperating, after setting up a meeting, taking time to send over a proposal and probably a mood board to a couple who you thought you really clicked with only to hear…….nothing!

Experienced florist and business owner Karen Barnes offers her advice on managing your florist finances.

Week two in our series of easy-to-follow vlogs which will take you through the basics of using social media marketing to promote...

Get to know this delicate, trailing houseplant and it could become a favourite with you and your customers.

With flower prices at a premium and ongoing supply worries, concerns have resurfaced over the cost and availability of red roses for St. Valentine’s Day .

Knowing your competitors and how they operate is a vital part of running your own floristry business. Karen Barnes explains why.