Editor’s note: This is a new series to celebrate floral professionals’ ‘wins’ and inspire others with stories of innovations, problems solved, successful sales strategies and more. Have a wi... Read more
Whatever your timeline for retirement looks like, there’s no better time than now to start planning for the succession of your business. That’s because it can take time to get the business r... Read more
Editor’s Note: This report is the third in a series to recap the trends and challenges discussed by the Society of American Florists’ volunteer leaders and other floral professionals during... Read more
Many florists are second, third or even fourth generation owners of their family business. But how does a family business ensure a smooth transition from one generation to the next? In the J... Read more
There is so much to consider when planning for the sale of your business. Who will buy it? Is it wise to use a broker? Should you sell the real estate? What happens to the employees? The Soc... Read more
To sell or pass the business to your child(ren)? And what if there’s no heir apparent but you’re nearing retirement? At some point, every business owner must answer that question. The sooner... Read more
