Viv Bradford
24 minutes ago3 min read
The Importance of Continuous Personal Development
"Never stop learning" is Viv Bradford's advice as she explains why continuous personal development is so important.
Karen Barnes
4 hours ago4 min read
New Year’s Resolutions for Florists and Planning for the Year Ahead
Kick start the new year by making some business-based resolutions. Karen Barnes suggests how.
Karen Barnes
7 hours ago3 min read
How to be a Successful Freelance Florist
Karen Barnes gives us the low-down on what it really takes to thrive in the world of freelance floristry.
Viv Bradford
10 hours ago3 min read
The Promise of a New Year
Top tips from Viv Bradford on getting the new year off to a flying start.
Federation of Small Businesses
Dec 92 min read
What is the Employment Allowance and am I eligible?
The Employment Allowance lets eligible employers reduce their National Insurance liability by up to £5,000 for the 2024/25 tax year. It’s...
Viv Bradford
Dec 24 min read
Grower Spotlight: Smith & Munson
In the second in our series about growers, we meet Jo Munson from the very famous Smith and Munson, based in Lincolnshire and growing...
Jackie Whittaker
Nov 263 min read
New Institute Established to Support Ireland’s Florists
Launched in October 2024, the Institute of Flowers has been created to support and nurture Ireland’s 4000+ professional florists . It...
Su Whale
Nov 252 min read
Christmas Wreath Workshops – some FAQs
Running a festive wreath workshop can be great fun and very rewarding, the key to success is to be organised and prepared. So how to go...
Lauren Hackett
Nov 212 min read
Support Small Business Saturday on 7th December
Here's a great marketing opportunity to promote your business locally and for free.
Viv Bradford
Nov 183 min read
Capitalising on the Christmas Peak
Viv Bradford shares her savvy tips to minimise waste and maximise profit this Christmas.
Su Whale
Nov 182 min read
Houseplant Styling for Christmas
Su Whale says give your houseplants a Christmas makeover and watch them fly off the shelves!
Jackie Whittaker
Nov 62 min read
Tackling Plastics, Packaging & Waste in Floristry
We all want to work more sustainably, but in an industry that uses a lot of plastic, it can be hard to know where and how to make a...
Croner
Nov 55 min read
Lone Working Laws and Health & Safety
If you have lone workers, there are UK employment laws and essential health & safety requirements your business must adhere to. It’s...
Viv Bradford
Nov 43 min read
Freelancing your Way to a Better Business
Last week I spent two days freelancing for another florist, even after three decades in the industry, I still find freelancing a...
Jackie Whittaker
Oct 315 min read
Autumn Budget Impacts Small Businesses
With a raft of tax hikes and cost increases announced in the government’s latest budget, the consensus seems to be that it’s a tough...
