Karen Barnes
5 days ago4 min read
The Harrogate Christmas and Gift Trade Show 2025
The Harrogate Christmas and Gift Trade Show is one of my most favoured to attend in the UK. For a florist business looking for new...
Karen Barnes
Dec 24, 20244 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
Dec 24, 20243 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.
Karen Barnes
Dec 5, 20241 min read
Watch Karen Barnes Bring a Christmas Table Centre to Life
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...
Karen Barnes
Nov 28, 20241 min read
Watch Karen Barnes Create a Stylish Christmas Hand-Tied
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...
Karen Barnes
Nov 21, 20241 min read
Watch Karen Barnes Bring a Winter Planted Arrangement to Life
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...
Karen Barnes
Nov 14, 20241 min read
Watch Karen Barnes Bring a Christmas Planted Arrangement to Life
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...
Karen Barnes
Nov 7, 20241 min read
Watch Karen Barnes Bring a Winter Pick-Up and Go Arrangement to Life
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...
Karen Barnes
Oct 24, 20241 min read
Watch Karen Barnes Bring a Christmas Swag to Life
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...
Karen Barnes
Oct 16, 20245 min read
Why November Should Never be a Quiet Month!
For some florists, November can be a very hectic month, for some it’s a preparation and planning month and for quite a few, it’s very quiet.
Karen Barnes
Oct 9, 20244 min read
The Business of Floristry: Selling and Customer Service
We continue our series of videos, The Business of Floristry, bringing insight to the running of a florist business from our business...
Karen Barnes
Oct 8, 20245 min read
Why it's Important to Keep up with Trends
As a business you need to let your customers/clients know that you are at the top of your game, and by being aware of trends and keeping...
Karen Barnes
Sep 27, 20241 min read
Watch Karen Barnes Bring Autumn Trends 2024 to Life
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for...
Karen Barnes
Aug 21, 20245 min read
How to Develop your Local Funeral Flower Business
Over the years I have met many florists from all around the world and I am always surprised when I hear these statements; “I love doing...
Karen Barnes
Aug 1, 20244 min read
Should I Use a Business Coach?
In my world, yes absolutely! A business coach can provide so much benefit to any business. When it comes to florists, it’s important to...
