Viv Bradford explains the benefits of the Dutch MPS certification for growers and florists buying from them.

Su Whale explores these surprisingly exotic-looking meadow flowers.

Cyclamen make great houseplants at this time of year, but did you know they can also be used as a cut flower and a foliage plant?

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Learn all about Birth Flowers from January through to December, and everything in between

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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.

We’ve put together a simple checklist that you’ll need to follow to hire an apprentice, from choosing the apprenticeship to signing the agreement. 1. Choose an apprenticeship standard or framework Think about which skills and training would be beneficial for your business in the future, or areas of your business you want to expand. There are many apprenticeship standards to choose from. You can use online portals as an employer to find apprenticeship training options. Search

Viv Bradford explains why solid admin processes are a necessity in your florist business.

In 2014, the government introduced the Employment Allowance to give small businesses some relief on staffing costs.

Learn about the massive potential of AI to help make running your business easier.

Having positive reviews is essential for attracting new business but how do you encourage customers to leave them?

Google Business reviews are an essential aspect of building and growing the profile of your bricks and mortar business online.