- The flower market.
- Buying flowers from the market, growers and
wholesalers.
- How to cost cut flowers, make up work and
elaborate floral designs.
- Selling plants, giftware, flower and
giftbaskets, greeting cards, soft toys and balloons.
- Choosing a suitable name for your floristry
business.
- How to register a business name.
- The costs of going into business.
- Fitting out a florist shop.
- The work area. Lighting and refrigeration.
- Buying into an established business.
- Goodwill - How much should you pay?
- How to assess what a floristry business is
worth.
- Different types of customers.
- Why customers buy?
- Catering to the customers' needs.
- How a good sales manner can make a difference.
- Telephone orders.
- How to join a floral wire service organization.
- Deliveries.
- Printing and signwriting.
- Book keeping made simple.
- How to advertise successfully.
- Hiring staff - How to find and keep good staff.
- How to get the most out of your working day.
- Handling orders.
- Avoiding wastage.
- Advance planning.
- Professional hints of the floristry trade.
- Pitfalls to avoid.
- Why some businesses fail - How to ensure yours
doesn't.
- Packaging and presentation for floral designs.
- Inexpensive floral designs that sell.
- Window display - An attractive window display
will help you have a bigger turnover and more profitable business.
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Promotions, lots
of ideas to publicise your florist business.
How to turn your love of flowers into a profitable part-time business
from home. Imagine earning extra income per month doing what you love.
We show you how you can do this.
Floral Design Presentation Album.
How to photograph your floral designs and make an attractive floral
design presentation display album.
You will then have a permanent portfolio of your own floral designs.
This will be helpful if you wish to pursue a career in floristry or for
your own pleasure or personal satisfaction.
Tips and Techniques in Floral Design.
We share dozens of helpful tips, techniques and short cuts that the
professional florists use.
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