Starting January 1, 2020, a new Department of Labor rule will make 1.3 million American workers eligible for overtime pay. What does the rule mean for floral industry employers? To help answer that question, the Society of American Florists recently offered...
Three ready-to-use and three customizable templates for Instagram Stories are among the free marketing materials available to promote your business on Small Business Saturday.U.S. consumers reported spending an estimated $17.8 billion at independent retailers and...
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued new rules that, effective January 1, 2020, will increase the minimum salary that employers must pay employees for them to qualify for the white collar and the highly compensated exemptions to the federal overtime pay...
In working with florists across the country, I often hear this complaint: “Technology helps me work faster, but it kills the personal touch! And my clients love my personal touch, but all that individualized attention requires so much time!” What’s a busy floral...
Posters, postcards and statement stuffers are a fast and effective way to stay top-of-mind with customers and to ensure they’re aware of your shop’s latest and greatest services and specials. The Society of American Florists has many different options that you can...
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