Successful brands appeal to a multi-generational audience, but how do you market your floral designs to different ages groups? Get ideas and inspiration during “Age-Appropriate Allure: Fashion Your Flowers to Fit Four Generations,” the Keynote presentation...
The World Wide Web is arguably the world’s largest shopping mall — and it has way too many retailers to count. How’s a florist supposed to get attention in such a crowded marketplace? It’s a challenge — but not an insurmountable one, contends Josh Glass, AAF, vice...
It’s no secret attracting talent is a challenge in the floral industry. “Most companies in floriculture are having a tough time finding young people to hire,” said Anna Ball, president and CEO of Ball Horticultural Company in West Chicago, Illinois....
Looking for ideas to drive more walk-in traffic to your brick-and-mortar shop? Are your floral design mechanics a little rusty? Could you and your team use a dash of insipiration? Jody McLeod, AIFD, CFD, NCCPF, and Derek C. Woodruff, AIFD, CFD, CF, PFCI, will give...
No matter if you have one employee or 100, you need your staff is filled with quality hires. You want to attract and keep employees who are reliable, hard-working, prompt and willing to grow with your business. But do you know what employees are really looking for,...
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