

Flower Council of Holland Trends Overview 2025
Flower Council of Holland Mood boards for 2025 Each year the FCH, together with a group of organisations representing garden and horticultural associations, develop four style trends for the sector. In 2025, as a world of uncertainty lies ahead, global problems are central to this year’s trends. How can we as an industry react to worldwide issues in a positive and hopeful way? The FCH believe that emphasising the calming and nurturing effect that plants and flowers have, a

Su Whale
Feb 12, 20252 min read


5 Tips to Protect your Mental Health
five tips that you can incorporate into your daily routine to protect your mental health and promote overall wellbeing

Health Assured
Feb 11, 20252 min read


How Technology is Transforming Floristry: Key Innovations You Need to Know
The floristry industry across the UK, Ireland, and Europe is evolving rapidly, with technology driving changes that enhance efficiency,...

Gemma Wakerley
Feb 11, 20253 min read


Financial Wellbeing in the Workplace
Creating an open and honest work culture surrounding money can improve colleagues mental wellbeing overall.

Health Assured
Feb 11, 20253 min read


Delightful Daffodils - Fragrant Narcissus featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
Su Whale explains how to care for and condition narcissi for cheerful spring displays.

Su Whale
Feb 11, 20254 min read


Self-Care: Taking Time Out
Here at Health Assured, we are looking at ways you can tend to the body’s needs, nurture good mental health and find peace of mind...

Health Assured
Feb 11, 20253 min read


What Business Expenses can I Claim on my Tax Return?
Whether you’re just starting out in business or are used to filing your tax return every year, our tax experts from FSB Tax Investigation Protection explain what business expenses you can claim as a sole trader or limited company. What is a business expense? From stock and staffing costs to travel and training courses, there are lots of everyday outgoings when you’re running your own business. Understanding the allowable expenses you can claim can help to reduce your tax bi

Federation of Small Businesses
Feb 10, 20253 min read


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

Su Whale
Feb 10, 20251 min read


The Romance of Colour
Forget red for Valentine's and embrace pastel shades instead, with inspiration from Su Whale.

Su Whale
Feb 7, 20252 min read


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

Karen Barnes
Feb 6, 20253 min read


How to Hire Temporary and Seasonal Staff
with Mother's Day around the corner, hiring temporary staff may be the only option to keep your business fully functional.

Federation of Small Businesses
Feb 6, 202510 min read


Fair Maids of February - Snowdrops
Su celebrates the joy of snowdrops as we head from winter into spring.

Su Whale
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Bereavement Leave, Unpaid Parental Leave and Paternity Leave entitlement: The Employment Rights Bill
As part of the Employment Rights Bill, the government is planning to make changes to Bereavement Leave, unpaid Parental Leave and Paternity Leave. In this article we are going to explain what the intended changes are. If you need immediate support, get in touch with one of our experts on 0844 561 8133 and quote your membership number. What is the existing policy on bereavement leave?

Croner
Feb 4, 20253 min read


Essential Tips for Minimising Waste
Wastage comes in many forms, whether its flowers and foliage, money or time. Follow these latest tips from florist Alison Ruud
Alison Ruud
Feb 3, 20252 min read


Conditioning Roses for St. Valentine’s Day
A step-by-step guide The correct conditioning of cut roses is essential, no more so than at Valentine’s Day.

Su Whale
Feb 3, 20252 min read







