Want to make a difference in your bottom line? Don’t assume brisk holiday business requires overtime. “Too many florists immediately turn to overtime to make it through the holiday rush,” fi... Read more
When Chris Drummond, AAF, PFCI, talks with florists, wholesalers and flower growers, everyone lists labor in their top three challenges “without exception,” he says. “And we’re not goi... 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
This year is expected to be the biggest year for weddings since 1984, and couples are spending more than ever on flowers. Are you prepared to capture that business? The labor market remains... Read more
Labor continues to be one of the floral industry’s toughest challenges. Shop owners around the country are learning to do more with fewer workers. (And even if there were ample designers to... Read more
Rising costs. Stalled supply chains. Labor woes. Make sure Congress understands the impact of these challenges on your business. Join your peers at SAF’s 42nd annual Congressional Action Day... 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
When Society of American Florists members from around the country and across segments convened virtually Sept. 30 for the association’s annual meeting, they shared some of their toughest cha... Read more
As floral industry growers struggle to find enough labor, the Society of American Florists is putting pressure on the Senate to address agricultural labor reform. Industry members who attend... 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