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Question of the Month
What are the most prominent trends or changes in the sympathy business you’re seeing in your area? How have these trends/changes affected or changed sales of flowers?
Building Corporate Business One Amazing Structure At A Time
This new monthly column and corresponding video on floristsreview.com.com explores how talented owners of brick-and-mortar flower shops have become fi nancially and creatively successful. Each edition will feature a business owner/designer talking about how he or she is making his/her flower store deliver for customers, as he/she expands his/her floral art and provides financially.
Question Of The Month
We offer a monthly subscription service, and one client sends her subscription arrangement to someone in the community anonymously each month. Every month a shocked recipient asks who sent them flowers
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Erika Stephens lives off the grid with her family on the remote Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. The internet there is spotty at best, and Erika has long been hesitant about using social media.
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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...
FR’s Show Your Pride Design Contest Winner and Finalists
Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest flower design contest. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD June is a month of celebrations: Since 1959, the month has been designated as “National Rose Month,” and in 2014, June was established as “Immigrant Heritage...
How To Provide “Five-star” Customer Service
Tips and inspiration for elevating the experiences that customers will have with your business to an unrivaled level. By Melinda R. Cordell Providing extraordinary service is crucial for building a loyal customer base and growing your business. But there’s more to it...
Top 10 Florist Education Opportunities in 2023
Invest in yourself this year by participating in one or more of these spectacular instructional events. By Nita Robertson, AIFD,CFD For florists looking to grow their businesses, investing in one’s education is one of the best ways to do that. Bettering oneself...
Buy Local, Sell Local
Offering locally and regionally crafted and grown products in your retail shop can have many positive impacts—including increased sales. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Selling locally and regionally made products, including unique artisan-crafted décor and gifts,...
International Design Stars
Our annual spotlight on floral design luminaries delivering innovative performances on the global stage. By Tonneli Grüetter It is with great excitement we share our curation of rising “International Design Stars” for 2023. Each year, we look forward to preparing this...
Alexandra Farms 2023 Garden Rose Design Contest
The 2023 “Alexandra Farms Garden Rose Design Contest” is your next opportunity to showcase your floral design creativity and mastery to the world. Floral designers are invited to share their best work using garden roses in our sixth annual contest, which...
European Floral Art
Floral designs and text by Max Hurtaud Max Hurtaud Master Florist Brussels, Belgium maxhurtaud.com @maxhurtaud Photos by Gaziano Photography Brussels, Belgium @gaziano.photography Floral art never stops evolving, and from one country to another, it differs...
Enter Our July Best in Blooms Design Contest- American Grown Edition
Submission for the Florists' Review BEST IN BLOOMS July 2023 Contest Submit your entry below to become a semi-finalist in our BEST in Blooms July 2023 American Grown contest. Four semi-finalists will be chosen to compete in the finals, celebrating American Grown...
Ikebana: Having Its Moment
By Jill Brooke Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging that emphasizes form and balance and dates back to the 7th century, seems to be having a moment. The style, which translates as “way of flowers,” instructs its devoted practitioners to follow strict rules:...
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CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2021 Picture Perfect Wedding Contest
Florists! Enter your favorite wedding for a chance to to be published in Florists’ Review Magazine’s April Spring & Summer Weddings Issue!!
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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Tropical Flower Arrangement
You will love this exploration of tropical flowers as Leanne creates a lavish arrangement with flowers from Green Point Nurseries. Watch now…
Common Flower Types Ottawa Flowers Educational Video Series
Ottawaflowers create beautiful flower arrangement with a simple grouping technique. Watch here…
The Style Marc Red Rose Holiday Arrangement Tutorial
Create a gorgeous centerpiece with red roses, holiday greens and seasonal accents with Marc Wilson of The Style Marc and Fallon Carter of Fallon Carter Events. Watch here…
Spreading Some Holiday Cheer with a Few Simple Winter Containers! ??? // Garden Answer
Florists have big hearts! Creative ways that they are giving back to their community and warming hearts this holiday season. Watch one florist from Garden Answer here…
How to Make Standing Spray Flower Arrangements
Standing spray flower arrangements may seem a little daunting but are a must in the florist industry. Watch how to master them with a few simple steps here…
Champagne Soirée
If the holiday season is a time for entertaining at your home and/or office, this dazzling design, by Erik Witcraft, AIFD, CFD, will make a dramatic and elegant statement for you! See more…
Christmas Compote
Leanne breaks from the traditional colors of red and green as she creates a beautiful muted color, antique look centerpiece, perfect for any elegant dining table. Enjoy…
Cranberry Christmas Flowers
Busy? This is a perfect arrangement for you! Flowers to enjoy…..the easy way! Watch now…
BALL ROAD SHOW
Ball SB – This year we have all been forced to change our way of working in many ways, but nothing has stopped us and we kept trying. Watch now…
Tips to Reduce Waste and Maximize Inventory
By Nita Robertson AIFD Efficient inventory management and waste reduction are cornerstones of success in the floral industry. These practices not only enhance profitability but also promote sustainability and improve customer satisfaction. By employing strategic...
Wicked Director Planted 9 Million Tulips for the Movie
The popular new movie Wicked showcased millions of tulips in spectacular movie sets. See the movie and create a “Wicked” inspired bouquet of your own. Full Article at Flowerpowerdaily.com Wicked Director Planted 9 Million Tulips for Movie By Jill Brooke How many...
TPIE sneak peek
The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) is fast approaching. On January 22, the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will open its doors for this 3 day expo. Full Article at Floraldaily.com US (FL): Here’s the TPIE sneak peek Tropical...
Inspiring floral communities with Aniska Creations
Ana and Anais Vivas, the mother-daughter duo behind Aniska Creations shared their inspiring journey, their dedication to empowering fellow florists, and how they provide essential tools and resources through workshops and classes. Full Article Here Source- Produce...
AI and ChatGPT for Florists
In this blog, Brandy Ferrer shares her experience using AI and ChatGPT to enhance her floral business. Full Article Below Source Smithers-Oasis AI and ChatGPT for florists with Brandy Ferrer by Smithers-Oasis Remember when your flower shop got its first computer?...
Creative Ways to Boost Your In-Store Floral Sales this Christmas
With the right in-store marketing strategies, you can make the Christmas shopping experience more fun for your customers and more profitable for you! Full Article Below- Source: Rio Roses 6 Creative Ways to Boost Your In-Store Floral Sales this Christmas November 18,...
Florabundance – A Premier North American Wholesaler
Over the past 30 years, the company has established itself as a premier supplier of fresh-cut flowers, foliage, garlands, wreaths, and bouquets across the U.S. and Canada. Florabundance Full Article Here. Thursd Florabundance - A Premier North American Wholesale...
Introducing “fire-rated” mosses by Verdissimo
Verdissimo has recently introduced Flat and Pole "fire-rated" mosses. This makes the mosses unique products, setting a new standard for safety and elegance in decoration while maintaining their vibrant natural green color. Full Article at Floraldaily.com Source...
Embracing the Evolving Trends in Sympathy Flowers
By Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Smither-Oasis Sympathy flowers have long been a heartfelt way to express sorrow, love and support to grieving families. But as funeral traditions change and consumer preferences shift, florists are being called upon to adapt,...
