Floral Shop Accounting 101 Where do you go when you need essential flower shop accounting, financial management, and benchmarking best practices?...
SAF Explains New Federal Overtime Pay Regulations
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...
In Tight Labor Market, HR Pro Stresses New Hire Processes
Historically low unemployment means that many floral industry business owners are struggling to find and keep workers. How do you get new hires to...
Bill to Raise Federal Minimum Wage Introduced
A bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024 was introduced in the House and Senate on January 16. H.R. 582 would gradually...
Learn How to Channel Elon Musk at SAF Palm Beach 2017
OneIn recent years, Tesla, the Fremont, California-based manufacturer of electric car, has struggled mightily with safety. In late May, news...
Hiring? Use SAF’s Job Descriptions and Employee Handbook
The Society of American Florists provides members with exclusive access to job descriptions and an employee handbook, both tailored specifically for...
SAF Convention to Cover Staffing from All Angles
Despite an apparent epidemic of college graduates struggling to find a job and Americans’ growing appetite for plant-based movements, including...
Free 15-Minute Legal Consultation for Members
Have a legal question? Need to have a fast chat with an attorney? Jaimee Layton, owner of Forked River Florist in Forked River, New Jersey, did and...
Are You Leaving Money on the Design Bench?
Cost of goods sold and labor are two controllable expenses that can make or break your floral shop. Buying right and using the correct markup are...
Connect to the Industry’s Insurance Experts
Since 1887, Hortica has uniquely focused on the floral industry and has a vested interest in the success of both the industry and your business. In...
SAF Members Save Up to 85% Off Prescriptions
Prescriptions can add up. That’s why the Society of American Florists has partnered with Hortica to get members, their families, employees and their...
Members Receive Prescription Savings
Have expensive prescriptions? Looking for an added bonus for your staff? SAF has partnered with Hortica Insurance and Employee Benefits to get...
Missing Your Motivational Mojo? Find it at SAF Maui 2016
Is your sales team stuck in the same-old, same-old? Are you struggling to motivate people to increase average transactions and go after bigger...
Top Business Experts Coming to SAF Maui 2016
Giving customers what they want and need was sound retailing advice 10 years ago — but today the best businesses are doing much more than that:...
Give Thanks For Your Staff
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, take a few minutes to thank the employees who help make your dream a reality. Before you break for the long weekend,...