“Why are your prices so high?” “Why do you charge more than the florist down the street?” “You guys did it for me last time I was here. Why not this time?” Let’s face it, in a retail floral business, you are bombarded with tough questions every day. When put on the...
Negative feedback about floral arrangements (“too small,” “died too quickly”), delivery (“too late”) or customer service, alas, happens pretty regularly for retail florists — particularly after a holiday, when volume is exceptionally high and includes irregular flower...
Caps and gowns will soon be replacing T-shirts and jeans for many college seniors and that means booming business opportunities if you have an institution of higher learning in your community. With the College of Charleston, the Medical University of South Carolina...
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