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
Jenny Behlings, AAF, AIFD, PFCI first began thinking about a successor for her Custer, South Dakota business when she started it 35 years ago. First, she thought her sons might take it over.... 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
Upon retiring, many florists sell their business to a relative, a long-time employee, or a peer in the industry. But what if that isn’t an option? In the January/February issue of Floral Man... 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
Thinking about the next phase of life and what it might look and feel like to pass the business to a successor? The Society of American Florist’s Career Connection learning hub has resources... Read more
Here’s something to ask yourself: How ready are you to retire from your business — or to sell it, pass it on to a successor or otherwise shift your role? According to a 2018 small business s... Read more
By Paul Goodman, MBA, CPA, PFCI Starting to think about your next phase of life, and what it might feel like to pass on your business to a successor? There are a number of questions you sho... Read more
