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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


Is it Time for a Store Makeover?
Staying current and relevant is vital for retail sales, and that applies to your shop fit as well as your product ranges.
Two Visual
2 hours ago3 min read


Choosing Houseplants for Easter
Su Whale shares her pick of the plants for a pretty, flowering Easter display inside or out.
Su Whale
Apr 82 min read


How to Successfully Sell Houseplants
Houseplants have grown in popularity due to trends and customer behaviour. They have numerous benefits making them such an important...
Karen Barnes
Apr 74 min read
Latest People Management News


Mental Health - Stress in the Workplace
Tackling stress, anxiety and depression can be a difficult task especially as a business owner whilst overseeing the daily running of a...
Croner
3 days ago2 min read


Teamwork: Building a Strong, Happy & Motivated Team.
Floral industry expert Karen Barnes extolls the virtues of great teamwork in your business and suggests ways to achieve it.
Karen Barnes
7 days ago3 min read


The Modern Slavery Act - Ten Years in Review
This year marks ten years since the passage of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Hailed as ground-breaking at the time and remains one of only...
Zara Taylor
Apr 94 min read
Latest Legal Support News


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...
Federation of Small Businesses
Aug 26, 20244 min read

New Guidelines for Floral Material on Cakes
Viv Bradford advises on new FSA guidelines.
Viv Bradford
Apr 30, 20243 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.
Croner
Feb 13, 20248 min read
Latest Money Matters News


What are the Benefits of Tax Investigation Insurance?
Find out why it pays to be protected if HMRC starts a tax enquiry into your business and discover the comprehensive cover available to...
Federation of Small Businesses
Mar 244 min read

Free Financial Planning Webinar Pensions For The Self Employed
Always eager to explore new ways to engage and share knowledge with our Individual and Business Members, we're excited to present this...
Quilter Financial Advisors
Mar 201 min read


What Legal Action Can I Take to Recover Debt?
If you’ve lost count of how many reminder letters you’ve sent and phone calls you’ve made to chase late payments, learn more about the...
Federation of Small Businesses
Mar 144 min read
Latest Sustainability News


Why Sustainable Packaging Matters in the Floriculture Industry
As consumers increasingly prioritise environmental responsibility, the global flower industry faces a critical challenge. While the...
Thursd
Mar 257 min read


Innovative Sustainable Water Use on Marginpar Farms
Constructed wetlands - How we Reuse Water Sustainably At our farms in Kenya and Ethiopia, we have built innovative systems to sustainably...
Helena van Achterberg
Mar 183 min read


Sustainability: How Technology can Help your Business Reach Net Zero
Sustainability, net zero and reducing your carbon footprint are becoming important issues for business owners. From cutting down on waste...
British Business Bank
Feb 254 min read
Latest Customer Happiness News


Is it Time for a Store Makeover?
Staying current and relevant is vital for retail sales, and that applies to your shop fit as well as your product ranges.
Two Visual
2 hours ago3 min read

“That’s not what I wanted!” - Managing complaints
Catherine Jane Kirk shares her knowledge and expertise on the art of managing customer complaints...
Catherine Jane Kirk
Mar 261 min read


Retail Guide: Keeping your Shop Clean
When was the last time you took a really close look at the inside of your shop and workroom?
Jackie Whittaker
Mar 114 min read
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