While some florists may feel pressure to provide the perfect arrangement to honor the deceased, Patience Pickner, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, owner and creative director of The Picket Fence in Chamberlain, South Dakota, has a process that helps her communicate effectively with...
“In lieu of flowers,” that ubiquitous obituary closing line, has ramifications most grieving families don’t consider when they write it. In the May/June issue of Floral Management, contributing writer Laurie Herrera explores the importance of funeral flowers for...
Good leadership is so much more than merely logging record profits when times are good. It’s also about showing up, keeping your door open, setting a good example, and walking the talk, says Glenna Hecht, a Dallas, Texas–based human resources expert who specializes in...
Are you ready for the wedding rush? Save time on wedding design training and get guidance on what a polished, up to date and ironclad contract should entail with courses on the Society of American Florists’ Floral Education Hub. The course “Wedding Bouquets” will help...
Exactly what is artificial intelligence, and how can it help floral pros? Renato Cruz Sogueco AAF, PFCI, vice president of digital strategy and education at BloomNet, will show floral pros how AI can save time and amp up digital marketing during a session at the...
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