https://vimeo.com/939689527?share=copy Society of American Florists Chief Economist Charlie Hall, Ph.D., has some advice for florists ahead of...
Federal Rulings Could Impact Noncompete Clauses and Overtime Pay
Two recent federal rulings that affect noncompete clauses and overtime pay could change the way some floral companies do business. Two federal...
Mother’s Day Prep: Master Media Interviews, Navigate Negative Reviews and More
SAF has last-minute resources for Mother's Day including tips to get journalists' attention, prepare for an interview, and generate a positive media...
Are You Ready for the Eco-Conscious Flower Buyer?
An education session at SAF Miami 2024 will draw from a recent survey and new resources to help businesses map out a sustainability plan. The floral...
Build Loyal Customers with This Award-Winning Strategy
https://vimeo.com/939624051?share=copy Customer loyalty is a challenge familiar to just about every business owner. But one shop’s approach has...
Teacher Field Trip Bolsters Horticulture Careers in the Classroom
Dozens of teachers are taking a summer field trip to horticultural destinations around Indianapolis to broaden their understanding of careers in the...
Mother’s Day Prep: The Art of the Upsell
Ensure your staff is trained — and incentivized — to get the most out of every Mother's Day sale. Consumers are expected to spend billions to...
What Does an Election Year Mean for Floral Sales?
https://vimeo.com/932976043?share=copy How will the results of the election impact the floral industry? How does an increase in housing correlate to...
Sustainability Facts to Share With Customers
Florists need to be prepared to talk about sustainability practices in the industry — especially as Mother’s Day approaches. On Valentine’s Day, two...
Is Your Company Ready for the Gen Z Workforce?
Olivia Thilges, a Gen Z employee at Bloom Floral in Algona, Iowa, has been with the shop for two years. The shop has made supporting young workers,...
See Eastern Floral’s Bridal Consultation Room!
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“There’s nothing like hearing constituents tell their stories,” says Bischoff. “It’s one thing to hear from me, but when they hear directly from an...
Get Set for Growth at SAF Miami 2024
Talmage McLaurin, AIFD, creative director at Esmeralda Farms, will present his 2025 Floral Trends Forecast at SAF Miami 2024. SAF's annual...
Are You Giving Your Young Talent the Tools to Succeed?
Next gen florist Helena Polites (center) of Polites Florist, was the driving force behind the shop's recent purchase of Farrell's Florist. She...
Impact of Congressional Meetings Goes Beyond March Fly-In
https://vimeo.com/929931241?share=copy The Society of American Florists’ first Congressional fly-in of 2024 wrapped up in March, but the impact of...