At what point does your small business have to start paying VAT? Should you voluntarily pay VAT?

Information and inspiration to help you make the best use of moss in funeral tributes.

The costs involved in setting up a business depend on a huge variety of factors, from your location, to the originality of your product and from the state of your industry to the wider state of the economy. For aspiring shop owners, the cost to cover the first year of a retail store’s life are estimated to be, on average, around £172,000 according to research by quotemyenergy.co.uk. Because of the variables at play, it is impossible to say definitively how much it costs to op

After twenty-five years of flower shows at Tatton Park, the RHS have finally gone ‘on-tour,’ with this year’s traditional northern show...

Image: Caroline Crabb/The Florist Magazine Bodmin-based Caroline Crabb is celebrating this week after winning first prize in the AIFD’s...

“How’s the floristry going?” is a question I get asked quite often, now that I’m 12 months into an 18-month course at Shipley College,...

For many of us, especially those running our own ventures, it might feel as though we’ve been speeding along since January. So I want to share some time management tips for small business owners. This will hopefully help to manage the hectic pace without losing sight of our goals. Here are five tips for the small business owner: 1. Embracing the Essence of Being Organised

From the delicate Million Stars® to the bold XLence® and the unique Million Daisy™ — Danziger is keeping Gypsophila fresh, fashionable,...

Not sure if apprenticeships are the right fit for your business? Accountancy apprenticeship provider AAT bust seven common myths about...

FleuraMetz is here for every florist this wedding season! The wedding season is all about creativity for florists: combining your unique style with the wishes of each couple. At FleuraMetz, we understand that every florist is unique and deserves tailored support. That’s why we offer a wide range of flowers, plants, and accessories to suit any wedding theme. We support you, so you can focus on what you do best: creating stunning floral designs. Five florists, five unique style

Get your invoices right from day one with our guide to how to write an invoice for sole traders and limited companies. From one-off freelance jobs to regular contracted work, invoicing is part and parcel of business life and ensuring you get paid on time. When you’ve just launched a new business, finance can seem like the least fun side of your business but knowing how to write a professional invoice correctly means you’ll get paid for all your hard work. What is an invoice?

Promoting your floral business online will benefit you in the long run. Take some time and get to grips with digital marketing.

Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...

Summer can be a tricky time; business can be slow, but there are some things you can do to keep business going strong over the summer months

The Working Time Regulations 1998 is the leading piece of legislation that determines your employees’ working hours. It dictates many of the rules and regulations concerning periods of work and is a vital piece of legislation to understand. Failure to comply with these regulations can seriously harm your reputation and lead to costly employment tribunals. For detailed information on UK Working Time Regulations and to ensure your business is fully compliant with the latest leg