If you’re allowed to operate this Mother’s Day, you’ll likely do so with a reduced staff including people with little to no design experience, such as family members, as well as limited reso... Read more
Valentine’s Day (on a Friday, sigh, on a long weekend, double sigh) has plenty of variables you can’t control. One thing you can be in charge of: Knowing the tech you have in-store and how t... Read more
Federal Government Seeks Grower Input on Hemp Production Program
The federal government is seeking input from growers on hemp production in the United States — and the Society of American Florists is encouraging its members to be part of the conversation.... Read more
SAF Explains New Federal Overtime Pay Regulations
Starting January 1, 2020, a new Department of Labor rule will make 1.3 million American workers eligible for overtime pay. What does the rule mean for floral industry employers? To help answ... Read more
Ever wonder what your staff really sounds like to customers when they call to place an order with your store? Are they professional and efficient? Empathetic and personal? Do they ask sales-... Read more
If you are having a hard time finding and keeping employees lately, you aren’t alone: The National Federation of Independent Business recently found that “22 percent of small employer... Read more
While you and your staff can still recall details ask questions, hold a team debrief on what went right, what should be improved upon with Mother’s Day. Floral finance wiz Derrick Myers, CPA... Read more
3 Ways to Prep for Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Customers
While you and your team have been diligently prepping for Valentine’s Day for weeks — or longer — you know last-minute customers are inevitable come Feb. 13 and Feb. 14. What can you do to p... Read more
Experts Weigh in on Tax Law Effects
In the wake of Congress’s substantial remodeling of the country’s tax code, the Society of American Florists brought in experts to help its members wade through the changes. President and Ge... Read more
Free WebBlast for Members: Understanding the New Tax Bill — How Will It Impact Small Business?
In the final days of 2017, Congress approved a landmark bill to overhaul the country’s tax code. “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (H.R. 1) represents the most sweeping changes t... Read more