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LATEST NEWS
FloraCraft’s Jamie Sutton Named to Chamber’s Future Five
Jamie Sutton, director of marketing and new business development at FloraCraft®, was named to the 2024 Future Five class by the Chamber Alliance of Mason County. FloraCraft’s Jamie Sutton Named to Chamber’s Future Five Sutton honored at the Chamber Alliance...
Tips to Market Flowers for Boss’s Day
Make Boss’s Day a more significant holiday for your flower business. Help your customers show their appreciation meaningfully, and watch your fall sales grow. Full Article Here. Source: Rio Roses 7 Simple Yet Effective Tips to Market Flowers for Boss’s Day September...
Anthurium Named After Hitomi Gilliam
At last week’s Hawaii Floriculture & Nursery Association Fresh Look expo, a new variety of anthurium named Hitomi Gilliam was unveiled, honoring the renowned floral designer Hitomi Gilliam AIFD. This stunning light green, tulip-shaped anthurium features a unique...
HFNA 2024 Fresh Look Expo
By Nita Robertson HFNA 2024 Fresh Look Expo: Designing with Hawaii Grown Flowers The Hawaii Floriculture & Nursery Association (HFNA) successfully concluded its highly anticipated 2024 Fresh Look Expo in Hilo, Hawaii. Set against the lush backdrop of the islands,...
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The Business of Sympathy: How has it changed in the age of COVID-19?
Florists' across the country are reporting a very quickly changing landscape when it comes to sympathy work. Some are reporting a surge in business, others a decline. What have you discovered in your own business? How has sympathy work changed in terms of business and...
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Summer Citrus Garden
A stunning and versatile floral installation that is easily moved and reconfigured, providing clients with maximum value. Floral design and text by Katie Noonan, AIFD, CFD Noonan’s Wine Country Designs San Luis Obispo, Calif. Photos by Ashley Ludaescher Photography San...
Create a stress- free Christmas Wreath
Less Stress Christmas Wreath, watch here…
Holiday Tower
This dramatic vertical (and versatile) centerpiece will be a topic of conversation at any holiday party—could it possibly even overshadow the food! See more…
Flower Etagère by Michael van Namen
Flower Magician Michael van Namen shows us how to make a stunning etagère with flowers. Watch here…
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BUSINESS AND MARKETING
Cyber Security for Your Flower Business
How to counter fraud in a digital world. By Phillip M. Perry Businesses of all sizes face a growing risk of financial loss from fraudulent internet transactions. Here’s just one example: When the controller of a California business received an email from the CEO requesting an...
Make Event Profits Pop Up
Discover how renowned L.A. event florist Shawna Yamamoto adjusted to 2020 event cancellations and kept revenue flowing with “Porch Parties.” It might be an idea you can use or adapt for your business. By Jennifer Howard Is your spring and summer event calendar...
Get Great Reviews, Boost Your Brand
Get Great Reviews, Boost Your BrandBy Mechell Lord A review that talks about how great, professional or wonderful you are is OK but not great. You want stories that are all about your customers, not all about you. Customer stories drive revenue and leave prospective...
SBA to Triple Loan Amounts
Beginning April 6, small businesses and non-profits can apply for up to 24 months of relief, with a maximum loan amount of $500,000, the Small Business Administration announced Wednesday. The previous limit for such businesses was six months, with a maximum loan...
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CREATIVITY AND EDUCATION
Instagram Star of the Month
20 Questions with Floral Designer Sophie Powell 1. Where can people find you on social media? SP: Instagram @u.fl.o.sophie 2. Where are you located? SP: London, U.K. 3. What is your business name: SP: U.FL.O.—Unidentified Floral Object 4. Who is your favorite floral social...
Whats Trending in Flower Retailing?
Change in the world of commerce is happening at lightning speed. Here are eight post-COVID macrotrends that are impacting all retail and service industries in general and that have implications for flower retailers specifically. By Alex Frost 1.) BOPIS (Buy Online,...
The Main Event
With restrictions loosening and more people being vaccinated, is the event industry back in business? By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD, CFD, CCF While weddings and other celebrations are slowing making their way back onto calendars, floral designers and others who make those...
Industry Events are a “GO” –AGAIN!
-By David Coake (From “Bouquets to Art” 2019 at the de Young museum Photography by Gary Sexton; Image courtesy of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco) Continue Reading: 8min ReadAs parts of the world begin a return to some sense of normalcy, in-person floral design...















