These days it may seem as though flowers are becoming a vintage luxury that only older generations seem to care about or can afford.Currently, the trend among Millennials seems to be houseplants. Their charm is that they require little maintenance to thrive, a tempting proposition for people who live busy and fast-paced lives. The virtual spaces that we now inhabit changes the landscape of living, requiring businesses of all kinds to quickly… 
For most florists, planning ahead is second nature. With 2019 now upon us, now is the perfect time to look ahead to the new year's holidays and slow times. January can be a slow month in the floral industry, but that doesn't… 
In this age of technology, florists need to step up their design game to stand out from the competition. Below are some design resources for florists to help you brand your business.As a florist, you have a good idea of what makes a beautiful floral arrangement, and how to communicate with types of flowers and their placement.The next step is to achieve awareness of your floral brand. You need to look different, striking,… 
It's sometimes surprising how many florists sell only flowers in their shops!This is not to say that only selling flowers is passé, however we want to encourage all florists to carry various items that demand little-to-no design time and offer a long shelf-life to boost retail sale profits.Another point is that owning a flower shop gives you a huge advantage in the retail business market. Florists can carry and sell various gift items in their stores while maintaining the flower shop nostalgia.In this blog, we'll discuss the products customers are gravitating… 
In Lieu of Flowers is perhaps the most detrimental 4 words in floral businessConveying compassion and respect for one's passing is traditionally defined by sending flowers. The utmost disappointment is that customers take "In Lieu Of Flowers" literally. We understand it does say "In Lieu Of Flowers," however, that in no way means the family does not want flowers at the viewing/funeral service.As floral professionals you understand how somber a viewing/ funeral… 
Florists, were you surprised by the results? How do you get your floral shop ready for the holidays? Please share your recommendations, feedback, or questions below in the comment section. 
Floranext makes great florist software. Florist websites, floral POS, florist wedding/event proposal software, and florist technology. Let… 
Florists, were you surprised by the results? What would you recommend to customers or other florists?Please share your recommendations, feedback, or questions below in the comment section.____________Floranext makes… 
Floristry is competitive, and it's important to have a firm business plan and policies for your customers, employees, and shop alike. How do you establish policies that will stick if you are new to the floral business? The solution is simple: get comfortable with the phrase "It's not personal, its business."We promise you that making some simple changes in your flower business will not in any way hurt your profits—to the contrary, you can expect to profit more. To be constantly evolving your business… 
With June being taken over by graduations and weddings and vacations in July, August is a great month for you to dot your Is and cross your Ts for the months ahead.September tends to sneak up on florists. The rush comes in, or perhaps you had a great idea for marketing that you just couldn't get to. August is a great month to get to some organizing, marketing, and peace of mind.[caption id="attachment_11408" align="aligncenter"… Blog
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