To make the most of your wedding and event business, you need to protect your bottom line and offer excellent customer service. The Society of...
Tap Into Consumers’ ‘Great Expectations’ in Orlando
Consumer expectations and buying habits have changed since the start of the pandemic, and because of that e-commerce will continue to be a driving...
Next Gen to Get Insider Look at Floral Industry Epicenter
A journey through the life of a flower from breeding to delivery at a retail flower shop. A behind-the-scenes tour in which attendees will follow...
Prep Flowers to Thrive at Outdoor Events
Beaches, vineyards, gardens, ranches. Summer’s alfresco wedding venues can be brutal on flowers, even when the couple springs for a tent. In the...
Four Ways to Plan Now for Profitable Summer Events
Being a successful event florist requires more than being able to design beautifully. With the inflationary pressures of today’s economy, business...
Profit Margins Suffering? Here’s How Savvy Event Florists Stay Profitable
The past two years have seriously challenged event florists — first with mass cancellations and the (often multiple) reschedule shuffle, followed by...
Learn, Network and Grow With SAF’s Events
The best way to invest in yourself and your team is through continuing education and connecting with your peers. Check out the Society of American...
Two Reasons to Step Away from the Business This Summer
[mom_video type='vimeo' id='698727046' width='900' height='506']The Society of American Florists has added a second all-industry, in-person event to...
Save the Date for SAF’s 2022 Events
The Society of American Florists has a full slate of events for 2022 that will help take your business to the next level, including the new Next Gen...
Event Florists Share Playbook for Tackling Supply Woes
Last year’s spring and summer event cycle ground to a halt as weddings, graduations, family gatherings and a host of other events were first...
Status Quo Shifts for Events
As with food and fashion, trends in the floral industry arise for myriad reasons. Out of the ashes of the pandemic, new styles and themes have...
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...
Industry Members Share Christmas Expectations, Design Trends
Judging from springtime holiday sales and early indicators for the fall and winter season, consumers are eager to show friends and families the love...
Preview the Reinvention Summit Program
By now you’ve heard all about the Society of American Florists’ first ever all-virtual Reinvention Summit taking place July 27-31. SAF recently...
Financial Pro Outlines PPP Next Steps
Securing a Payment Protection Program loan was hard enough for small-business owners — now another challenge lies ahead: Ensuring you are following...