In the final days of 2017, Congress approved a landmark bill to overhaul the country's tax code. "The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (H.R. 1) represents the...
Give Poinsettia Flier and Brochure to Customers
Remind customers that university research has shown that poinsettias are not poisonous to people and animals. The Society of American Florists...
Redesigned SAF Homepage Puts Emphasis on Help and Efficiency
If you haven’t visited SAFnow.org recently, take a look. The Society of American Florists rolled out a redesigned homepage for its member website in...
Does SAF Offer Health Insurance Benefits?
“I thought I remembered SAF having a health insurance company that worked with the florist industry. Am I remembering that correctly?” Yes. The...
Attract Millennials with Smaller Designs at 1-Day Profit Blast
Here’s a trend you’ve probably heard something about already: Most millennials aren’t dreaming of or investing in McMansions. (Maybe in the pages of...
Marketer of the Year Award Presented On-Site During Field to Vase Dinner
Hurricane Irma may have delayed the presentation of a $5,000 award to the 2017 Floral Management Marketer of the Year winner, but last weekend this...
Petal It Forward Wrap Up: Share Updates, Say Thank You
You gave away your last pair of Petal It Forward bouquets hours ago. Now, toot your horn, follow up with reporters and say thank you to all...
Petal It Forward Prep: Media Outreach
#PetalItForward Prep: Media Outreach Posted by Society of American Florists on Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Florists Share Tips for Petaling it Forward
Taking part in the Society of American Florists Petal It Forward event on Oct. 11? (We hope so!) Here’s a quick tip to keep in mind: When handing...
SAF Cancels Convention, But Not All is Lost
When SAF canceled its convention on Sept. 5, a day before the four-day event was to begin, the decision elicited a simultaneous sigh of relief,...
Petal It Forward Prep: Pre-Made Bouquets and Assembly Lines
Florists who participated in the last two Petal It Forward efforts said their No. 1 time-saving tip was to buy or ask for donations of ready-made...
Petal It Forward Prep: Recruit Volunteers
From processing flowers and assembling bouquets to attaching stickers or cards and representing your shop as “Happiness Ambassadors,” having a few...
Petal It Forward Prep: Source the Flowers
One secret to success during the Society of American Florists’ upcoming Petal It Forward event? Ask suppliers for help — and do it fast. “The sooner...
Promote “Happiness Delivered” with New Graphics
Rutgers University research shows flowers create instant delight and have a long-term positive effect on moods. The Society of American Florists’...
Petal It Forward Prep: Research Your Local News Reporters
Pitching the news media might not be part of your daily job, but it’s a key element to generating local news coverage for your shop’s October 11...