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For those taking their first steps into floristry as a career to established floral designers, it’s important we never stop learning. Training, whether through structured qualifications or on-the-job upskilling, can be a great way to learn about new ways to solve problems, better ways of doing things, or to venture into a new side of floristry you’ve not experienced before.
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Latest Becoming a Florist News


Boost your Business: 10 Ways to Win a Corporate Contract
Supplying regular flower and plant arrangements to local clients can be good business, as repeat orders mean regular income. These days, corporate work encompasses everything from products supplied to businesses for reception areas, to products purchased for employee gifts, customer gifts or those used to dress conference and exhibition venues, show homes and more. Competition to supply corporate flowers can be fierce. In tough times, many businesses choose to cut back on thi

Jackie Whittaker
Jan 53 min read


Floristry Student of the Year Announced
Floristry student Maddy Morgan, from Moreton Morrell College in Warwickshire has become the latest recipient of the Further Education Learner of the Year award, presented at a dedicated awards ceremony held at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham. The Awards are organised by leading land-based training & qualification awarding body Lantra, and the representative body for land-based colleges and universities, Landex, with the aim of celebrating and rewarding the indust

Jackie Whittaker
Dec 9, 20251 min read


Young Florists Shine During GROWTH!
More and more young florists are seizing unique opportunities to showcase their talent in floral design. And because floral designer Hanneke Frankema, just like FM Group, believes in the new generation and the value of education and craftsmanship, she gave this chance to seven young talents. They were able to show their passion for flowers on the big stage during Hanneke’s show "GROWTH!", presented at the final of the Florint World Cup of Floral Art in The Hague. Opportunitie

FleuraMetz
Oct 29, 20252 min read
Latest Competition Floristry News


Tips on Becoming a Competition Florist
Becoming a competition florist takes patience, creativity, perseverance and the ability to perform under stress. But it also comes with...

FleuraMetz
Sep 29, 20253 min read


Harrogate Autumn Flower Show - Photo Gallery
Newby Hall in Yorkshire once again hosted the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show. September is the perfect time to celebrate the year's growing...

Jonathon Downes
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Meet the Winners of World Cup Floral Art 2025
Held in the prestigious surroundings of the World Forum in The Hague, this year's World Cup of Floral Art saw some outstanding work...

Jackie Whittaker
Sep 2, 20251 min read
Latest Apprenticeships News


Employing an Apprentice: What you Need to Know
Apprenticeships have long been implemented by businesses to help students, graduates and career-switchers gain valuable and hands-on experience as well as an extra pair of hands for the team. And while apprenticeships are nothing new — the earliest can be traced back to 1563 — government support has encouraged many business owners to consider creating an apprenticeship programme in their own company. Figures from the first quarter of 2024/25 academic year show apprenticeshi

Superscript
Aug 20, 20256 min read


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

Federation of Small Businesses
Jul 14, 20255 min read


Apply to BT Group's Apprenticeship Fund with Small Business Britain
Our friends at BT Group have committed to transfer up to £4 million to provide fast, straightforward access to apprenticeship funding to...

Small Business Britain
Jun 2, 20251 min read
Latest Trainers News


Floristry Student of the Year Announced
Floristry student Maddy Morgan, from Moreton Morrell College in Warwickshire has become the latest recipient of the Further Education Learner of the Year award, presented at a dedicated awards ceremony held at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham. The Awards are organised by leading land-based training & qualification awarding body Lantra, and the representative body for land-based colleges and universities, Landex, with the aim of celebrating and rewarding the indust

Jackie Whittaker
Dec 9, 20251 min read
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