Understanding Chargebacks: a Guide for Small Businesses
A chargeback is a reversal of a payment made on a credit or debit card when the payment could be incorrect or fraudulent. The chargeback...
Xero
Sep 156 min read
All About Birth Flowers
Learn all about Birth Flowers from January through to December, and everything in between
Jackie Whittaker
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How to Design the Optimum Shop Layout
If you’re about to open a new retail store or plan to revamp an existing one, getting the layout right is essential. A well-designed shop...
Modern Retail
Aug 212 min read
How to Become a More Sustainable Retailer
The retail industry is crucial to the UK economy. It accounts for 5% of the economy, pays £17bn in business taxes, and consists of more...
British Business Bank
Apr 216 min read
How to Protect your Business during Divorce
Protecting your business while navigating divorce can be complicated but with the right approach, your business doesn’t have to be a...
Small Business
Apr 163 min read
Mother's Day: Planning for Success
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.
Jackie Whittaker
Mar 33 min read
Cyclamen: More Than Just a Houseplant? featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
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?
Su Whale
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Step-by-step: Hiring an Apprentice
We’ve put together a simple checklist that you’ll need to follow to hire an apprentice, from choosing the apprenticeship to signing the...
Federation of Small Businesses
Aug 12, 20243 min read
The Importance of Solid Admin Processes
Viv Bradford explains why solid admin processes are a necessity in your florist business.
Viv Bradford
Jun 24, 20243 min read
Employment Allowance for Small Businesses
In 2014, the government introduced the Employment Allowance to give small businesses some relief on staffing costs.
Small Business
Sep 18, 20235 min read
How to Use AI in Your Floristry Business
Learn about the massive potential of AI to help make running your business easier.
Lauren Hackett
Aug 14, 20237 min read
How to Ask for Google Reviews for your Floristry Business
Having positive reviews is essential for attracting new business but how do you encourage customers to leave them?
Lauren Hackett
Aug 1, 20234 min read
Why are Reviews on Google so Important?
Google Business reviews are an essential aspect of building and growing the profile of your bricks and mortar business online.
Lauren Hackett
Jul 28, 20233 min read
Umbellifers: a Bridal Favourite
Su Whale looks at popular umbels enjoying a fashionable moment in floristry.
Su Whale
Jul 27, 20232 min read
Summer Colour Trends
Su Whale embraces bright summer colours with the help of the Pantone Color Institute.
Su Whale
Jul 20, 20232 min read
