For most florists, June 1 marked the beginning of six straight months of non-holiday sales levels. Having too many employees during this period can be taxing on your payroll. In the May/June... Read more
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching on May 14 and it’s not too early to start planning for deliveries. The Society of American Florists has a variety of resources to help you make your deliv... Read more
There are many reasons why you might want to know the value of your business — whether it be for a sale, a purchase, buyout of a partner, or an estate valuation. But how do you determine the... Read more
From pre-ordered holiday centerpieces to fulfilling the needs of last-minute gift-givers, florists can capitalize on deliveries that serve their customers and their business’s bottom line. T... 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
If done correctly, delivering flowers offers customers a convenience and the business a competitive advantage and extra revenue. Is your business doing deliveries profitably? Paul Goodman, M... Read more
Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday this year, a slower sales day for what is typically one of the busiest holiday weeks for florists. With two years of pandemic sales in the rearview mi... Read more
The New Year presents the opportunity to grow from past mistakes and push yourself with new goals. What better goal for your business than to resolve to be profitable? This is especially imp... Read more
You’ve no doubt noticed a significant increase in your cost of goods sold. Reduced product availability and rising freight prices have wreaked havoc on the supply chain and possibly your bot... Read more
Forecasting sales is an important part of preparing for holiday business. An accurate projection can inform decisions about how much product to buy and how many employees you’ll need to hand... Read more
