Anna Page knows the best place to learn how to grow her business is at SAF’s annual convention. And at SAF Orlando 2021, she is looking forward to...
Hire Fast, Hire High-Touch
If you thought attracting and retaining talent was a challenge pre-COVID, brace yourself for recruiting in a post-pandemic world, advises HR expert...
SAF Names New President-Elect
Oscar Fernandez, director of sales for Equiflor-Rio Roses in Miami, Florida, has been named SAF’s next president-elect. “I am very excited to have...
SAF Members to Elect New Leaders
It’s time to elect the next crop of Society of American Florists leaders — the volunteers who shape everything the association does, from developing...
Weddings: Something Old and Something New
Like everything else in a world that is not quite post-pandemic, the wedding business is not simply picking up where it left off 15 months ago. How...
5 Ways to Fine-Tune Your Customer Service
For many retail florists, business is booming. In the race to keep pace with demand, is your customer service lagging? Two seasoned flower shop...
Train Your Way to a Bigger Bottom Line
Five new courses on the Society of American Florists’ new Career Connection learning hub will set up your new hires for success, get inexperienced...
Colombia Supply Chain Rebounds — But Challenges Remain
Disruptions to the Colombian floral supply chain resulting from anti-government demonstrations in May have dissipated, at least for now. But while...
E-commerce, Talent, and Trends Focus of SAF Orlando 2021
During the pandemic, retailer Carma White says she relied on SAF’s virtual events and content to keep her business moving forward. So when she saw...
New Learning Hub Features 5 New Courses
The Society of American Florists now curates high-quality training, created by the industry's top trainers, teachers, and floral pros in one central...
Connecting with Peers Pays Off
Jodi McShan, AAF, AIFD, CFD, PFCI, knows who has the best secrets for improving her business — her peers. And at SAF Orlando 2021, she plans to take...
Obituary: Ellen Ellison, 1934-2021
Ellen Ellison, who, along with her husband, Jim, was inducted into SAF’s Floricultural Hall of Fame in 2019, passed away on June 4, 2021. Ellen,...
COVID Through My Eyes: Shutdown Spurs New Business Venture
Editor’s Note: This is part of an ongoing series highlighting floral industry stories of change, grit and perseverance — and biggest lessons learned...
New Study Offers Insights on Today’s Floral Consumer
How have the habits and preferences of flower-buying consumers changed over the past year — and what can florists do to make the most of those...
Supplier Event Signals Industry is Ready to Gather
If a recent gathering of floral industry suppliers is any indication, the floral industry is ready to get back to in-person events. Â Close to 500...