Oriental Lily ‘Tabledance’ won the Best in Show title in the Outstanding Varieties Competition during the Society of American Florists’ 132nd Annual Convention in Maui, Hawaii on Sept. 22. The entry was among the 184 different varieties from 20 growers from Florida,...
Ever have a bride waltz in and ask if you’re willing to take on more than flowers and décor? Maybe rent linens? Provide “day of” planning services? Not quite sure how to deal with “DIY-ish” brides — you know the type. They’re enamored of Pinterest (and a little...
Two popular annual events scheduled on the first full day of SAF Maui 2016, the association’s 132nd Annual Convention, Sept. 21-24, at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua in Maui, are the Premier Products Showcase and the Supplier Expo. “Each year, we get to see, touch and...
When SAF Maui 2016 kicks off today, the gathering will include about 85 first-time attendees to the Society of American Florists’ annual convention. These first-timers represent a diverse cross section of the industry — from longtime florists who have always wanted...
Have you ever really listened to what your staff says to customers on the phone? Are they energetic and engaging? Do they upsell and cross sell and represent your shop well? Or are they just order takers, repeating the same old lines: “What do you want to send? Our...
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