We know a certain mega holiday is only a month away, but before you turn the page on December 2016 holiday work, take the time to follow up on some of your Christmas connections. Your sales throughout the year will thank you, writes Annie Pilon for SmallBizTrends.com....
A high-profile reason for a romantic gesture in the middle of the week? Florists are saying, “yes, please.” More than 90 percent of florists surveyed by the Society of American Florists expect higher sales on Valentine’s Day this year, when the holiday falls on a...
Some growers in Central Florida are still reeling from a devastating hit last fall from Hurricane Matthew. The aftermath of the storm could lead to shortages of leatherleaf on Valentine’s Day. “We are making progress everyday but there is still a lot of work to be...
Here’s a new twist for your Valentine’s marketing: This year, go old school. “Direct mail, one of the most maligned marketing practices, is having a moment,” writes Etelka Lehoczky for Inc. magazine. “When done right, the return on...
We know you have Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day covered, but are you making the most of events and opportunities between the big holidays? This week, Society of American Florists editors reviewed a year’s worth of Sales Wake Up stories to find “hidden” opportunities...
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