Back in September during SAF Maui 2016, the Society of American Florists’ annual convention, six floral industry members shared stories on the theme of “Beginnings.” During each 10-minute ta... Read more
One of the first things Nikki Lemler, AAF, did this week after returning home from SAF Maui 2016 was to convert her Instagram account to a business page. “I heard about the idea on Sat... Read more
When the Society of American Florists ticks off stats for SAF Maui 2016, its annual convention last month in Maui, the organization can proudly list 400-plus attendees, 88 first-time attende... Read more
Feel like your business has lost its edge? Take risks to stay relevant and gain the edge over your competition. Brad Denham will share how he and his wife, Cheryl, embrace an entrepreneurial... 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
Get your eyes and iPhones on 50 fabulous designs in “Hawaii-50,” a fast-paced, Pinterest-friendly, made-to-Instagram session at SAF Maui 2016, the association’s 132nd Annual Convention, Sept... Read more
What does a shoe shine have to do with your sales team? A lot more than you might think, says Rick Canale of Exotic Flowers in Boston. In a blog post on sales-generating ideas, Canale shared... Read more
Employers from across industries are having a tough time finding and keeping good talent, according to a new report from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which found that mo... Read more