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From Employment Contract templates and Health and Safety guides, through to video guide series on Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and how to market your business online, we’ve got it covered. Our Better Business section provides advice and support specifically for floristry businesses to increase sales and improve profitability.
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Latest Marketing & Sales News


Jackie Whittaker
2 days ago3 min read
Wedding Floristry Marketing Tips
Follow these simple low cost tips for attracting more brides to your business, building an attention-grabbing portfolio of wedding floristry


Viv Bradford
3 days ago3 min read
Ghosting and How to Avoid it
Ghosting: abruptly ending communication with someone without explanation All of us have or will experience ghosting these days. Its...


Karen Barnes
Feb 134 min read
Looking After the Pennies: a Florist's Guide
Experienced florist and business owner Karen Barnes offers her advice on managing your florist finances.
Latest People Management News


Croner
19 hours ago3 min read
Predictions for UK Health & Safety in 2025
As the Christmas Holidays become a distant memory and 2025 gets into gear, the business world is getting set for some big changes,...


Health Assured
Feb 144 min read
Should Mental Health First Aid be mandatory?
Mental health is an integral part of our overall wellbeing. Understanding and maintaining good mental health can help us lead fulfilling...


Federation of Small Businesses
Feb 610 min read
How to hire temporary employees and seasonal staff
with Mother's Day around the corner, hiring temporary staff may be the only option to keep your business fully functional.
Latest Legal Support News


Federation of Small Businesses
Aug 26, 20244 min read
The Essential Insurance you Need as a Sole Trader
Working for yourself can be freeing, but all the paperwork falls onto you, including insurance. You’re the expert at what you do, but you...

Viv Bradford
Apr 30, 20243 min read
New Guidelines for Floral Material on Cakes
Viv Bradford advises on new FSA guidelines.


Croner
Feb 13, 20248 min read
Changes to Employment Law – 2024 and a look back at 2023
As we approach the year-end, it’s a great time to review all of the latest employment law changes of 2023.
Latest Money Matters News


Will Voisey
5 days ago3 min read
Could your Business Benefit from Using a Fuel Card?
A fuel card is a convenient way to purchase fuel and other related services. It’s commonly used by businesses and fleet operators to...


Karen Barnes
Feb 134 min read
Looking After the Pennies: a Florist's Guide
Experienced florist and business owner Karen Barnes offers her advice on managing your florist finances.


Federation of Small Businesses
Feb 103 min read
What Business Expenses can I Claim on my Tax Return?
Whether you’re just starting out in business or are used to filing your tax return every year, our tax experts from FSB Tax...
Latest Sustainability News


Alison Ruud
Feb 32 min read
Essential Tips for Minimising Waste
Wastage comes in many forms, whether its flowers and foliage, money or time. Follow these latest tips from florist Alison Ruud

Jackie Whittaker
Jan 312 min read
Smithers Oasis Announce New Eco-Friendly Floral Foam Launch
US-based Smithers Oasis has announced the launch of a new plant-based floral foam, called OASIS® Renewal™ Floral Foam. OASIS® Renewal™...


Helena van Achterberg
Jan 282 min read
Nurturing our Soil for Sustainable Flowers
At our flower farms, sustainability starts in the soil. Healthy soil creates thriving ecosystems, resilient plants, and ultimately,...
Latest Customer Happiness News


Jackie Whittaker
Jan 163 min read
Handling Customer Complaints
Take back control and help turn a negative situation into a positive customer experience with our 10 steps to successful...

Karen Barnes
Oct 9, 20244 min read
The Business of Floristry: Selling and Customer Service
We continue our series of videos, The Business of Floristry, bringing insight to the running of a florist business from our business...


Jodi Clark
Mar 7, 20241 min read
Mother's Day 'Thank You' Social Media Assets from eflora
EFLORA has created some free social media assets for you to download and share to create a buzz amongst your local customers...
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