Florists are putting the power of artificial intelligence to work in their businesses, tasking it with a multitude of jobs from creating policies to editing photos — and saving time in the process. During the Society of American Florists’ recent virtual Idea Exchange,...
Editor’s note: This is a new series to celebrate floral professionals’ ‘wins’ and inspire others with stories of innovations, problems solved, successful sales strategies and more. Have a win to share? Email SAF NOW’s managing editor, Amanda Jedlinsky. For any...
When sales are slow at Sweet Psalms Florist in Conyers, Georgia, owner LaToya Ferguson deploys a multi-channel digital marketing strategy — which includes texting — that brings almost instant results. “If I send out a text message saying that I have fresh peonies in,...
There was a time when Sherry Grimes-Jenkins sometimes lost money trying to build beautiful floral arrangements. She would get a $100 order and before she realized it, she had used $75 worth of flowers. Or worse: $120 worth of flowers. And she still hadn’t factored in...
An annual physical is key to catching any hidden health issues. Your business deserves the same regular checkup. In the July/August issue of Floral Management, floral financial expert Derrick Myers, CPA, CFP, PFCI, shares what vital signs you should evaluate and how...
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