Wish you could read your employees’ minds, and that they could read yours, too? From new hires to veterans, employees need to know what is expected of them and if they are meeting those expectations. Having those types of conversations can be difficult for some...
Online orders make up a significant portion of florists’ sales these days. A recent survey by the Society of American Florists showed that 66 percent of respondents reported an increase in website sales at Valentine’s Day, beating sales from wire-orders, phone orders...
It can be hard to find good help these days — especially experienced designers. In a recent survey by the Society of American Florists, nearly half of respondents reported that being short-staffed hampered their December holiday sales. Anecdotal feedback from...
Need to do more with a smaller team? Struggling to maintain profits with increasing costs? Join other retailers to learn how to better leverage online customers, communicate effectively to retain employees and re-evaluate business practices for profitability during...
Many people wouldn’t consider working several 10-hour days in a row doing physical labor — while only being paid in refreshments and appreciation — a holiday gift. But two florists found it to be the chance of a lifetime. Mark Frye, owner and floral designer of...
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