

Small Business Checklist
Essential advice from Croner about setting up or running a small business.
Croner
Feb 22, 20233 min read


How Does an Apprenticeship Work?
Training specialist Apprentice Team explain all about the world of apprenticeships.
Apprentice Team
Feb 6, 20234 min read

National Apprenticeship Week 6th – 12th Feb
'Skills for Life' is the theme of National Apprenticeship Week 2023.
Jackie Whittaker
Feb 6, 20233 min read


Planning and Creating Large Floral Installations
Leading floral industry consultant Karen Barnes offers top tips on making floral installations successful and profitable.
Karen Barnes
Nov 4, 20224 min read

In praise of Apprenticeships – florists share their experiences
Apprenticeships serve a vital role in producing future florists. We spoke to two florists about their experiences of apprenticeships.
Jackie Whittaker
Feb 8, 20225 min read


Floristry Apprenticeships : Employer Guide
Here's what you need to know...
Jackie Whittaker
Feb 6, 20221 min read

Christmas: Make the most of what you can offer to clients and customers
Leading floral industry consultant Karen Barnes offers her expert advice on making the most of Christmas sales opportunities...
Karen Barnes
Nov 1, 20213 min read


Floristry Apprenticeships: How are they funded?
How are Floristry Apprenticeships funded?
Jackie Whittaker
Oct 1, 20211 min read


Floristry Apprenticeships: An overview
An apprenticeship is a full-time, employed job with accompanying training and assessment; you earn while you learn.
Jackie Whittaker
Oct 1, 20211 min read


Competition Floristry: How to become a successful competitor
Taking part in floristry competitions is incredible and results in so many positive learnings, opportunities and friendships.
Karen Barnes
Sep 30, 20213 min read


So you want to be a florist?
Caroline gives her honest opinion on what it takes to be a florist & some of the things you need to think about before becoming one.
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Sep 25, 20214 min read


Perk up the workforce with a plant!
A recent study in the Netherlands has shown that plants in the workplace help to stimulate creativity and positivity!
Jackie Whittaker
Sep 21, 20212 min read


Boost your business: 10 ways to win a corporate contract
Supplying regular flower and plant arrangements can be good business, as repeat orders mean regular income. These days, corporate work...
Jackie Whittaker
Aug 17, 20213 min read


Apprenticeship Update - 2021
Apprenticeships are a method of training individuals. They are usually used within a skilled profession,
Croner
Aug 2, 20213 min read


Working in a florist shop - roles and responsibilities
Learn what the key roles and job opportunities there are in a typical florist shop
Jackie Whittaker
Jul 5, 20210 min read