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
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
Thinking outside the (subscription) box
From beauty to beer, flowers to fashion, grooming to geekery, pets to produce – there’s seemingly a subscription box catering to every...
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Feb 19, 20223 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
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
The Surprising Power of Fragrance
Fragrance might not be the first thing on your mind when you’re comparing pictures of roses. But, as Alexandra Roses, Colombian growers...
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Feb 1, 20222 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
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
Plants & Weddings – a natural combination
Plants are natural, pretty, and from the bride’s point of view also original and long-lasting gifts to present to their guests
Jackie Whittaker
Jan 25, 20222 min read
Marketing Made Easy: Networking for Florists
Could 2022 be the year you discover the art of business networking? We explain how expanding your network can boost your business.
Lisa Harrison
Jan 18, 20224 min read
14 red hot tips for Valentine’s
Whilst Monday may not be traditionally the best Valentine’s Day, there is still everything to go for!
Caroline Marshall-Foster
Jan 17, 202210 min read
Social Media Marketing: Step 12 - Auditing your Activity
Welcome to the twelth in our exclusive vlog series, Social Media Marketing on a Budget. The focus this week is on Auditing your Activity.
Avocado Social
Jan 12, 20221 min read
National Houseplant Week: It’s time for your plants to shine!
National Houseplant Week, 10th – 16th January is the perfect time to cheer up interiors
Su Whale
Jan 7, 20222 min read
Social Media Marketing: Week 11 - Measurement and Analytics
Welcome to the eleventh in our exclusive vlog series, Social Media Marketing on a Budget. The focus this week is on Measurement & Analytics
Avocado Social
Jan 5, 20221 min read
