Did you experience another chaotic Valentine’s Day with too few hands on deck? Has hiring been an ongoing struggle that keeps you up at night? You’re not alone! Fortunately, the industry has... Read more
If you have independent contractors on your payroll, it soon might be easier for those workers to claim “employee” status — and the benefits, such as minimum wage and overtime pay — that co... Read more
Floral industry members around the country — and across segments — are gearing up for a fall season that feels different and more challenging than any back-to-school season in memory, with w... Read more
The Society of American Florists has added three new team members to its staff — including a longtime florist with deep experience in the industry and the association. Kate Delaney, A... Read more
Potential Pitfalls in Independent Contractor Classification
Many businesses have chosen to classify some on their payrolls as “independent contractors” instead of traditional employees. The distinction is important because the classifications hold ad... Read more
Like many others in the industry, Georgianne Vinicombe has struggled to find positive, dependable employees for her business. She has had three new hires fizzle out when they realized the wo... Read more
I once reviewed an email from a job candidate that read: “We should talk, as I’m sure you would be unimpressed.” Yikes! I felt sorry for that candidate. The person made a poor impression and... Read more
On Monday, March 19, Hina Ahmed joined the Society of American Florists staff as membership specialist. Since 2013, Ahmed has served as membership coordinator at the International Society on... Read more
Manuel Sotelo joined Dramm & Echter in Encinitas, California, almost 30 years ago. He started out processing orders and cutting lilies and gerberas before working his way up, first to fi... Read more
Here’s a question florists ask Derrick Myers, CPA, CFP, all the time: How can I cut my labor during the slow summer and still keep my employees for the busier times? “It’s easy for me to sug... Read more