At the Farmer’s Petals in Sarasota, Florida, everything that leaves the shop — even a teddy bear that’s made from organic materials — can go back...
Keep the Petal It Forward Vibes Going
Are you among the hundreds of floral industry members in 50 states and four countries who participated in Petal It Forward? The good vibes generated...
Last-Minute Advice for Lasting Petal It Forward Memories
The Society of American Florists’ annual Petal It Forward goodwill initiative is a week away! On Oct. 18, more than 500 floral professionals from 50...
Florists Showcase Industry Job Opportunities
When he was studying to be an accountant in college, Monty Pereira never imagined he’d find himself in the floral industry. Today, he is the proud...
Profit Blast Offers Strategies to Conquer the Holiday Frenzy
Leah Van Ness of Montville Florist in Uncasville, Connecticut, is feeling confident about handling the coming holiday frenzy. That’s because earlier...
Member Spotlight: Joseph Langlois of Bangor Floral in Bangor, Maine
The Society of American Florists’ membership includes all segments of the industry — and that community is the heart of SAF. This bi-weekly feature...
Tips to Manage Your Inventory of Cut Flowers
Buying fresh flowers in bulk can save money — but only if a florist can sell the stems and minimize shrink. In the September/October issue of Floral...
Spread the Power of Flowers on Oct. 18
Petal it Forward is just one week away on Oct. 18. It’s not too late to participate in this feel-good event in which participants hand two flowers...
How Media Savvy Florists Leverage Petal It Forward
Bangor Floral in Bangor, Maine distributed hundreds of bouquets last year during the Petal It Forward flower giveaway. It was a resounding success,...
Get Inspired With DÃa de los Muertos Designs
DÃa de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that’s gained popularity in America as a way to celebrate and honor deceased loved...
Struggling to Build a Social Following? Think Like an Influencer
Every florist can be an influencer on social media. That’s the advice Valerie Crisostomo, an Atlanta-based florist, content creator and founder of...
Is Your Data Secure on AI?
Editor’s note: This article by artificial intelligence expert Nicole Donnelly is the first in a series appearing in SAF NOW about using AI. With the...
Convert Browsers to Buyer With These Tips
Is your website working for you or against you? At the Society of American Florists’ annual convention last month in Phoenix, Chris Beals, CEO of...
3 Steps for a Successful Oct. 18 Petal It Forward
The Society of American Florists’ annual feel-good initiative, Petal It Forward, is a chance for floral industry professionals to spread the power...
Tips for an ‘Easy to Implement’ Petal It Forward
Participating in the Society of American Florists’ annual Petal It Forward event on Oct. 18 won’t break the bank or overwhelm staff — especially if...