“A former employee of our business was, at best, a mediocre performer. We have received a reference request from a prospective employer who is thinking about hiring him. Do we have an obligation to respond? And if we respond truthfully about the employee’s poor...
In the midst of Mother’s Day week — when the pressure was on, and designs were flying out the door — some Society of American Florists members spoke with local and national media about holiday trends, demographics, flower care, and much, much more. In the nation’s...
As a shop owner, you are the spokesperson for your business and the flower expert for your community. If a reporter calls or emails asking about Mother’s Day, seize the opportunity to talk — and be positive. “Florists who keep a smile on their faces amid long days and...
According to the National Retail Federation, 69 percent of people plan to buy flowers for Mother’s Day 2018. Make sure your shop is top of mind among consumers. The Society of American Florists makes promoting Mother’s Day flowers easy with these marketing materials...
This Mother’s Day, do you want bigger sales, less stress, and more profits? Need help training your sales team? The Society of American Florists partners with FloralStrategies, a company focused on customer service for florists. Through the partnership, SAF members...
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