While in Washington, D.C., to educate legislators about issues impacting their businesses, floral industry members will have a chance to explore...
CAD Includes Visit to Arlington National Cemetery
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Events & Education
Dozens Gather in Nashville for Targeted Education and Tips
For dozens of floral industry members, last weekend brought an opportunity to make good on New Year’s resolutions to be more profitable, learn new...
Learn Time-Management for Designers in Nashville
Remember those Staples commercials with the elusive “easy button”? While that particular contraption does not exist (if only!), there are plenty of...
Expert Tips from a CPA to Get You Through the Holidays
Hustling to find reliable, friendly seasonal drivers during the most wonderful time of the year? Try reaching out to senior citizens, suggests Paul...
Get Your V-Day Game Plan in Nashville
While there’s still one month left in 2018, as we all know, it's never too early to start planning for February's big event. Save the date for the...
Designers to Compete for Top Honors at Sylvia Cup in Palm Springs
The clock is ticking. The pressure is on. The competition for top honors is stiff. And the pay-off? Cheers, accolades, the admiration of your peers...
SAF Profit Blast in Green Bay: They Came, They Learned, They Bonded
Ninety-four industry members gathered in Green Bay, Wisconsin last Sunday for the latest installment of the Society of American Florists’ popular...
Want to Make an Impression Online Fast? Create Custom Photos
How much time do you have to grab customers’ attention online? According to the Journal of Behaviour and Information Technology, you get 50...
Win the Online Popularity Contest at 1-Day Profit Blast in Green Bay
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...
Florists Leave Detroit with Ideas on Sales, Service, Financials and More
What’s the best way to capitalize on a full day of targeted education aimed at improving just about every facet of your business, from accounting to...
Florists Gear Up for Detroit Profit Blast
The Society of American Florists’ 1-Day Profit Blast heads to Detroit this Sunday, May 20. Sponsored by Nordlie and Kennicott Brothers Company, the...
Two Tips for Taking Better Outgoing Mother’s Day Orders
You're days away from one of the biggest holidays of the year. Don’t panic. "Mother's Day can be a lot easier, profitable and stress-free if your...
Want to Compete Online? Learn to Drive Local Orders to Your Shop
Florists are busy all day — designing, interacting with customers, managing supplies, costs and staff and maybe drinking a cup of coffee (or 12) —...
Millennial Floral Designer Talks Shifts in Customer Expectations
With Pinterest dreams and Martha Stewart moms, millennial customers have plenty of ideas — and florists are the pros tasked with crafting those...
Florists Leave Omaha With Renewed Energy, Actionable Tips
Eager to start 2018 on a high note, 121 floral industry members gathered in Omaha, Nebraska, on January 14 for the latest installment in SAF’s...