With the sales boom from the pandemic in the rear view mirror, this holiday season is likely to bring back some old challenges as well as some new ones, writes finance expert Derrick Myers,... Read more
With Valentine’s Day in the rearview mirror, it’s the perfect time to meet with your team to document what went right and what you learned. In this webinar on the Society of American Florist... Read more
A new year is mere weeks away. Before all the December holiday hoopla gets started, dedicate time to set your business up for success in 2023 by creating your annual budget. In the latest is... Read more
The boom years for blooms may be coming to end — at least for now. After two years of strong sales, some florists are seeing fewer transactions alongside higher expenses, writes Derrick Myer... Read more
Many florists learned during the pandemic that they were able to generate unexpected profits by keeping a close eye on labor and facility costs. In the September/October issue of Floral Mana... Read more
By Anne Holub Three weeks after SAF Palm Springs 2018, the association is taking its 1-Day Profit Blast to Portland, Oregon, on Sunday, Oct. 7. Sponsored by Frank Adams Wholesale Florist, th... Read more
At Profit Blast in Louisville, a Focus on More Profitable Events
Knowing what to charge wedding and event clients can be tricky. When retailers miscalculate, they risk not making a profit. Fortunately, help is on the way. “Creating a profitable event pack... Read more
Terrarium Bar? Check. Profit Blast Packs Immediate Inspiration
Talk about instant inspiration and return on investment. Two days after attending the Society of American Florists’ 1-Day Profit Blast in St. Louis, Kim Brannan was back at Stems Florist set... Read more
Ever have a bride waltz in and ask if you’re willing to take on more than flowers and décor? Maybe rent linens? Provide “day of” planning services? Not quite sure how to deal with “DIY-ish”... Read more
Considering selling your business in the next few years — or even few decades? The time to prepare is now. That was one of many takeaway lessons from a recent SAF WebBlast with Derrick Myers... Read more