Discover a sustainable floral design technique with Joseph Massie's fresh take on a pin holder.

Doesn’t everyone love a festival? So, why would we not take the opportunity to promote a festival in our creative business? Festivals are a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons, but are also extremely popular in the world of music and song and celebration.   Festivals are generally full of life, colour and joy and create a unity between people, bringing us together. Which is why they are so very popular around the world.   Some of the words I associat

There's money to be made from in-store experiences and events.

Viv Bradford advises on new FSA guidelines.

Enjoy this spring tulip display that has become a global attraction.

Learn why you may need a business bank account and how to choose the best one for your business.

As we all may know, sustainability is a huge worldwide topic within the floral industry, and at Hoek flowers we try to contribute as much...

Highlights from this unique spring parade.

Tough, dependable, versatile; there are lots of good things to say about heather, or ling,  as it is sometimes known. A low growing, evergreen shrub, with tiny, bell-shaped flowers, heather is typically associated with moors and heathland. A popular rockery and garden plant, it is also sold as a cut flower and foliage.

A sneak peak at some of our favourite flower floats before they go on parade.

Part of being an employer is having difficult conversations with your staff. It's never easy whether you’re making them redundant, conducting a disciplinary, or managing mental health issues. However, it is crucial that these conversations happen, and that they are handled right. Research conducted last year found that workplace conflict costs employers £30bn a year. But where do you start? How to prepare for difficult conversations at work

Take inspiration from the charm of the desert and the elements earth, water, and air.

In today's digital age, a strong online presence is critical for any business to succeed. Being a florist means you wear lots of hats - florist, business owner, marketer, website designer, accountant, need we go on? To make life a tiny bit easier for you, we've compiled the following tips to help you improve the visibility of your florist website. 1. Optimise Your Website for Search Engines

Leaf burning is a complex phenomenon and is the result of burst leaf cells. Leaves discolour from grey to brown and feel dry and crunchy...

You might have heard of salary sacrifice schemes before, but what do they mean for business owners and employees? Let’s look at this...