Building Your Wedding Business
Weddings are an essential part of a florists’ portfolio so its important to make the most of this business opportunity.
Su Whale
Mar 3, 20224 min read
National Living and Minimum Wage rates are going up on 1 April
Are you up to date with the wage rate increases that are taking place on 1st April 2022?
Nicole Moore
Mar 1, 20221 min read
Looking for Faux Flowers? Here’s what we saw at Spring Fair
The Floral Hall at Spring Fair was a riot of colour with faux flowers. Here’s our pick of the suppliers at the show.
Jackie Whittaker
Feb 25, 20222 min read
Marketing Made Easy: Printed Marketing Materials for Florists
As you prepare for one of your busiest seasons, we discuss how you can use printed marketing materials to promote your business.
Lisa Harrison
Feb 22, 20224 min read
Employment Tribunal – What You Need to Know
Ending up in an employment tribunal feels like the worst nightmare for any employer
Croner
Feb 21, 20225 min read
Enter the Small Business Awards 2022
Could you be a small business award winner? There are 11 award categories to enter so don't be modest.
Jackie Whittaker
Feb 11, 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
BRC : APPRENTICESHIP LEVY REFORM NEEDED
As National Apprenticeship Week begins & we celebrate all the brilliant Apprentices across the industry, the BRC renews its calls on the Gov
Nicole Moore
Feb 7, 20222 min read
Correct Lifting Techniques
Regardless of industry, your workers will find themselves in situations where they need to lift and move an object.
Croner
Feb 2, 20223 min read
Keep Track of Your Roses this Valentine's Day
Use a tracker to keep on top of your rose stocks this Valentine's. Amy from Flowers by Nattrass shares her version...
Strelitzia
Feb 1, 20221 min read
Avoid Rose Roulette this Valentine's
To help you navigate the treacherous waters of flower supply and pricing, Katie and Sally from Flowers by Nattrass share their approach.
Strelitzia
Jan 31, 20223 min read
2022 - What to Look Out for in Employment Law
In this article, we will look at the employment law updates that you should expect....
Croner
Jan 28, 20224 min read
The Highway Code: 8 changes you need to know from 29 January 2022
Rules for all types of road users will be updated in The Highway Code. Make sure your deliver drivers are up to date...
Nicole Moore
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Top Ten Tips for Tackling Stress, Anxiety & Depression in the Workplace
January is always a difficult month for staff mental health. See our ten top tips for managing employee wellbeing issues...
Croner
Jan 27, 20221 min read
Weddings: how to handle difficult brides
How do you deal with a difficult bride without losing the contract? Karen Barnes shares her tips and explains why diplomacy is so important.
Karen Barnes
Jan 26, 20223 min read
