The Business of Floristry
Our new series of videos, The Business of Floristry, bring insights in to the running of a florist business from our business guru, Karen...
Karen Barnes
Jun 20, 20248 min read
Sourcing at Trade Fairs
When times are slow in business, it is often the ideal time to look at what alternatives you could consider to boost sales.
Karen Barnes
Jun 11, 20244 min read
Rising Pressures Affect the Mental Health of Delivery Drivers
Recent research has found that over 80% of drivers have reported experiencing burnout. Rapidly increasing costs, low and unfair pay and...
Gemma Phillips
Jun 10, 20243 min read
How to plan a florist workroom smartly
A florist’s workroom can be an Aladdin’s cave…. it can be untidy, it can be small, it can be a health & safety nightmare, it can work on...
Karen Barnes
May 31, 20246 min read
Tax-Free Childcare
The new financial year is often an opportunity to get organised for the year ahead. For self-employed parents juggling the demands of...
Jonathon Downes
May 17, 20244 min read
Delivery Services: How Consumer Behaviour is Changing Logistics
The history of logistics stretches back millennia. Think of the ancient Egyptians who mastered transport and storage to keep their large...
Gemma Phillips
May 10, 20244 min read
Assaulting a Retail Worker to Become a Standalone Offence
The Government has announced that assaulting a retail worker will be made a standalone criminal offence. Those found guilty of the new...
British Retail Consortium
May 9, 20241 min read
Making the Most of Festivals for your Business
Doesn’t everyone love a festival? So, why would we not take the opportunity to promote a festival in our creative business? Festivals are...
Karen Barnes
May 2, 20244 min read
Hints and Tips for the Experience Economy
There's money to be made from in-store experiences and events.
Jonathon Downes
May 1, 20243 min read
New Guidelines for Floral Material on Cakes
Viv Bradford advises on new FSA guidelines.
Viv Bradford
Apr 30, 20243 min read
Opening a Business Bank Account
Learn why you may need a business bank account and how to choose the best one for your business.
Small Business
Apr 24, 20248 min read
Dispelling Common Myths from the World of Paper
Eco Flower Supplies explain their place in the floristry industry.
Eco Flower Supplies
Apr 17, 20242 min read
Time is Running Out to Register for National Florist Day
Take part in this brand new awareness day for our industry
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Apr 10, 20243 min read
Why Every Business Should Have an Emergency Response Plan
No matter what your workplace is, you must ensure that you have an emergency response plan in place. This will ensure that all your staff...
Croner
Apr 8, 20242 min read
Are Imported Flowers so Bad?
Viv Bradford brings perspective to a contentious topic.
Viv Bradford
Apr 4, 20243 min read
