HOW TO DECIDE IF YOU ARE THE RIGHT TYPE OF PERSON TO GO INTO BUSINESS FOR YOURSELF.

Advantages

You will have a feeling of fulfillment of being involved in a creative industry.

If you run a successful business it can be far more rewarding financially than working for wages.

There is a feeling of security in owning your own successful florist business.

You will find running your own florist shop is never dull. You will never know what each day will bring. Working for yourself is far more exciting than going to work in an often dull routine job.

You will meet some very interesting people through dealing directly with the public. This can often develop into lasting friendships.
You will be providing a real service to your customers. The skilled florist is always appreciated and will have a secure life-long career.

Disadvantages
(You will find it helpful if you do this questionnaire)

As floristry is a lot of hard work and often long hours are involved, do you have the necessary health and energy to run a business?
Yes / No

Do you have enough money to start a business?
Do you have another source of borrowing money if necessary?
Sometimes you will need to inject extra funds into the business
Yes / No

Are you self motivated and have enough discipline to be able to organise yourself to see what the most important tasks are and to see each one is carried out?
Yes / No

Are you a reasonably quick worker?
Yes / No

When a problem arises, are you the type of person who can come up with a solution?
Yes / No

If you have a family, do you have someone you can rely on to help with the children?
Yes / No

To stand a good chance in business you should honestly be able to answer "Yes" to all the above questions.

How successful you are in Floristry, as in anything in life, will depend on how much time and effort YOU are prepared to put into it.