Only 13 percent of family-owned businesses make it to the third generation, according to the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University — and Palm Springs Florist in California falls into that category. Jordan Hall, third generation owner/operator of the 76...
Chances are you already have a business website and spend time on social media. But do you know how to boost search engine optimization (SEO) and manage your online reputation to convert sales? About 65 percent of people consider online searches the most reliable way...
Need help drumming up business this summer? The Society of American Florists’ Floral Education Hub has resources to help, including courses on digital strategies to convert online customers, pricing tactics to increase profits and attract customers, and SEO. Online...
Last month FTD and From You Flowers, a large floral ecommerce company, announced a merger — a business move that was considered years earlier but didn’t work out — until now. Michael Chapin, who founded From You Flowers in 2002 and is now CEO of both companies, says...
The Outstanding Varieties Competition at Society of American Florists’ convention annually provides a glimpse at future floral trends. And this year, SAF is doubling down on that expectation by expanding the contest to include new or limited availability varieties...
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