Why November Should Never be a Quiet Month!
For some florists, November can be a very hectic month, for some it’s a preparation and planning month and for quite a few, it’s very quiet.
Karen Barnes
Oct 16, 20245 min read
Getting Your Winter Greens
Look beyond holly, spruce and pine to more unusual evergreens for Christmas displays. Su Whale shares her top picks from UK growers.
Su Whale
Jan 1, 20242 min read
Preparing Your Business for Winter
Based on current long-range data, UK Winter 2023-24 is likely to be generally drier and colder compared to previous winters.
Croner
Jan 1, 20244 min read
Planning for a Successful Christmas
Make Christmas a successful and fun seasonal peak with Karen Barnes' top tips for planning and preparation.
Karen Barnes
Jan 1, 20243 min read
How to Celebrate Advent
Create an advent event in your shop to generate some sales before Christmas kicks in. Su Whale provides some design inspiration.
Su Whale
Jan 1, 20242 min read
Christmas Window Displays
Christmas window display come in many different styles and are a great way to catch your potential customers eyes
Jonathon Downes
Dec 14, 20231 min read
Social Media Marketing: Seasonal Events
Every occasion and event is a potential marketing opportunity for your business. Harness the power of Social Media to maximise sales.
Avocado Social
Dec 8, 20231 min read
Seasonal Foliage - Christmas Greens
Looking for something other than holly and spruce? Here are some alternative foliage suggestions to see you through the season.
Su Whale
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Product Sourcing – How, What and When
Karen Barnes shares her thoughts on successful product sourcing and the best trade fairs to visit for inspiration and choice.
Karen Barnes
Dec 29, 20224 min read
Christmas Shop Displays
Need some last-minute merchandising inspiration for your Christmas shop displays? Take a look at these ideas from Su Whale.
Su Whale
Dec 28, 20222 min read
Festive Interior Decorations and How to Capture Sales
Leading floral industry consultant Karen Barnes shares her tips on capturing a share of the festive home decor market.
Karen Barnes
Dec 27, 20224 min read
Six staffing ideas to make life easier
As we head fast into Christmas is it time to reassess your staffing/your job roles?
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Dec 26, 20225 min read
Christmas HR Issues - Q&A
December is a month of unique HR challenges as staff can fall into bad habits. HR-specialists Croner can help you avoid some common problems
Croner
Dec 26, 20225 min read
Festive Interiors Encourage A Higher Spend
It’s the perfect time to change the energy of the shop and in doing so encourage additional impulse purchases as well as those destination
Two Visual
Dec 26, 20221 min read
December Mood Board
Christmas isn't all about red and green. Su Whale suggests a festive colour palette full of opulent shades and show-stopping stems.
Su Whale
Dec 9, 20222 min read
