The most sought-after skill set in business, according to a Wall Street Journal/Harris Interactive poll of top executives and recruiters, is communication. Year after year the annual poll ranks communication ahead of “hard skills” like problem-solving and...
As a fifth-generation florist at her family business, Nicole Palazzo, AAF, already knew many members of the industry, but she didn’t have connections with professionals her age. “I went to conferences growing up, and although I thought it was fabulous, it was really...
We are living in an experience economy, where social media chronicles meals and vacations, and 76 percent of consumers say they’d prefer to spend money on an experience than a product, according to the advertising agency Momentum Worldwide. Derek Woodruff, AAF,...
With 53 percent of the world’s population on social media and 80 percent of consumers buying products in response to seeing social media content, according to two findings, mastering digital marketing is a must. Those same social media users spend an average of two...
The floral industry is comprised of hard working, dedicated, innovative and passionate professionals — and they deserve to be recognized and celebrated. The Society of American Florists is calling for nominations for several awards, which will be bestowed upon...
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