In the drive to create seamless ecommerce experiences, the smallest details matter. How many clicks does it take to check out? One too many and the...
Florists Armed with Inspiration and Knowledge After Profit Blast
More than 115 florists from 22 states gathered in Boston on Sunday for the Society of American Florists’ 1-Day Profit Blast, where they learned best...
VIDEO: SAF Competition Showcases Never-Before-Seen Varieties
[mom_video type='vimeo' id='848731373' width='900' height='506'] Stephanie Brady, project manager at the Society of American Florists; JD Lecuona,...
Burned Out? Hit a Ceiling? There’s a Tool for That
In the two decades since Liza Roeser, AAF, founded the online wholesaler Fifty Flowers, it has grown to include more than 60 employees in the U.S.,...
Find Inspiration and Education to Grow Your Business
Looking for some outstanding flowers for weddings? In need of new services for your business? Need some design inspiration? The Society of American...
SAF to Induct 26 AAF and PFCI Honorees
More than two dozen floral professionals from across the U.S. have earned credentials that demonstrate their commitment to the floral industry....
SAF Phoenix 2023 Promises ‘Incalculable’ ROI
A new holiday catalog. A much-needed overtime compensation policy. And connections to suppliers across the chain. These are just some of the...
5 Reasons to Compete in the Sylvia Cup Design Competition
The Sylvia Cup Design Competition, the longest-running live floral competition in the nation, offers designers an opportunity to escape the daily...
Find Your Business’s North Star in Phoenix
Can you start with a dream for your business, and then work backwards, step by step to achieve it? Bart David specializes in helping business owners...
Learn to Elevate Your Customer Experience in Boston
A one-day investment can equal lasting results for your business all year-round—that’s what happened for Amber Micciche of Main Street Flower Market...
Young Floral Pros Grow and Connect in Miami
Affirmations of a career path. Insight into efficient retail operations. An insider view of the floral importing scene. And newfound floral friends....
Grow Sales While Incentivizing Employees
By turning to the playbook of common practices used by large corporations, floral businesses can find success in managing employee wages, improving...
Is Your Business’s Online Reputation Netting Sales?
Chances are you already have a business website and spend time on social media. But do you know how to boost search engine optimization (SEO) and...
SAF Adds Breeder Category to Outstanding Varieties Competition
The Outstanding Varieties Competition at Society of American Florists’ convention annually provides a glimpse at future floral trends. And this...
Explore Design As a Celebration of Life in Boston
While some florists may feel pressure to provide the perfect arrangement to honor the deceased, Patience Pickner, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, owner and...