The pandemic created high demand for flowers, giving the industry a welcome boost. But since then, sales have found a new normal and business owners have navigated many pressures: inflation, a tight labor market, and record wage increases, to name a few. ...
Online reviews of businesses and products are the new word-of-mouth, making them paramount to capturing business. “Yet many florists still struggle to collect online reviews, which consumer studies show are key in people’s decision to make purchases...
SAF Chief Economist Charlie Hall, Ph.D., will deliver a keynote at SAF Miami 2024, providing business owners with key insights into the economy. For a few years now, American consumers have been confused and anxious about the economy — putting a real strain on...
SAF’s Outstanding Varieties Competition, held in conjunction with SAF Miami 2024, offers breeders and growers a way to get feedback on their newest or best varieties. Attention breeders and growers: Looking for a way to get feedback on your newest or best...
Florists can wear a lot of hats — marketing maestro, sales driver, artistic lead and mentor, to name a few. It’s okay if social media master doesn’t make the list, because there are plenty of artificial intelligence tools to help you analyze and improve the...
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