It can be hard to find good help these days — especially experienced designers. In a recent survey by the Society of American Florists, nearly half...
Member Spotlight: Debra Prinzing, PFCI, of Slow Flowers
The Society of American Florists’ membership includes all segments of the industry — and that community is the heart of SAF. This bi-weekly feature...
Time to Recognize – and Celebrate – Our Industry’s Teachers, Leaders
Anyone who’s attended a floral industry seminar – whether a hands-on design session or a social media workshop – knows the power of a great speaker...
Memorial Tribute Established for John M. Hodapp, 1957-2022
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) announced a new memorial tribute in memory of John M. Hodapp, who passed unexpectedly on Feb. 11, 2022. John was...
Floral Industry Under Media Microscope at Valentine’s Day
How the floral industry is coping amidst supply chain disruptions was a popular hook in both national and local media coverage in the weeks leading...
Are You Adapting to the Post-COVID Consumer?
COVID-19 has changed consumer behavior — and with it, the way retail florists sell flowers. Sales expert Tim Huckabee has observed how those changes...
Negative Publicity Roundup: Philly Flower Show Rethinks Messaging
In the week before Valentine’s Day, several florists were shocked to receive an email from the Philadelphia Horticultural Society (PHS) with the...
Perform a Valentine’s Day Postmortem for Future Success
Congratulations, you’ve made it through another hectic Valentine’s Day! Before moving on to International Women’s Day, prom, and other spring...
Website ‘Musts’ for 2022
Your website is one of your most valuable sales tools. It’s how people find you, get a sense of your style, and place an order at any hour of the...
Sharpen Your Team’s Design Skills for Wedding Season
With Valentine’s Day behind you (and newly engaged couples seeking floral services), it’s time to gear up for a busy wedding season. The Society of...
Talking Points to Tackle Tough Media Questions
The media is abuzz with flower-focused Valentine’s Day stories, but some of the coverage is homing in on supply chain issues, availability of red...
Find Your Digital Home for Captivating Content
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, Nextdoor — these only represent a fraction of the dizzying number of...
Negative Publicity Update: Tory Burch, Mixtiles and Others
With less than a week until Valentine’s Day, businesses are doing whatever it takes to promote their gifts and services—including putting down...
4 Tips to Recruit and Retain
When an employee unexpectedly gives notice, you might feel sucker punched. Alas, this unwanted surprise is quite common, as owners and managers...
Member Spotlight: Alejandro Pérez of Komet Sales
The Society of American Florists’ membership includes all segments of the industry — and that community is the heart of SAF. This bi-weekly feature...