Kathleen “Katie” Kennicott, who became a beloved fixture in the floral industry over six decades as she worked alongside her husband, Harrison “Red”...
Member Spotlight: Nick Smith of In Bloom Flowers
The Society of American Florists’ membership includes all segments of the industry — and that community is the heart of SAF. This bi-weekly feature...
Safeguard Your Businesses From Cyberattacks
October isn't just about pumpkin spice and fall leaves; it's also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which aptly fits into the spookiness of the season....
Proven Profit Boosters for the Holiday
Dreaming of a profitable Christmas but feeling uncertain about pulling it off? In the September/October issue of Floral Management, contributing...
Encourage Customers to Connect with Flowers this Fall
The fall season is in full swing with holidays such as Halloween (Oct. 31), Veterans Day (Nov. 11) and Thanksgiving (Nov. 23) coming up quickly. The...
Petal It Forward Gives Thousands a ‘Reason to Smile’
From Alaska to Hawaii and California to Maine, 580 floral businesses in all 50 states (and six countries) spread the joy of flowers during the...
Do You Speak AI?
Editor’s note: This article by artificial intelligence expert Nicole Donnelly is the second in a series appearing in SAF NOW about using AI. Read...
Next Gen LIVE! FOMO is Real — for Good Reason
Looking for ways to inspire and engage your best employees, battle burnout, and teach them more about the floral industry? The Society of American...
Listen While You Work: The Best of SAF Phoenix 2023 Is Now on Audio
The Society of American Florists’ annual convention in Phoenix last month was chock full of valuable information designed to help floral...
Showcase the Value of Sustainable Products
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...