Like many other leaders at floral companies, Mike Black is concerned about getting the next generation of floral professionals to commit to the...
Holiday Prep: Don’t Overstuff the Staffing Schedule
Want to make a difference in your bottom line? Don’t assume brisk holiday business requires overtime. “Too many florists immediately turn to...
The Best Flowers for Vase Life, Value and Versatility
Searching for the perfect blooms that offer a good vase life, value or versatility? The November/December issue of Floral Management features the...
How I Did It: Increasing Traffic and Sales While Giving Back
As the calendar flips to the month of giving thanks, one florist’s success story serves as a reminder that giving back to the community can come...
Get Ahead on Holiday Prep
The holiday season is quickly approaching and the Society of American Florists has a Holiday Planning Package with resources to help boost sales....
Media Attention Amplified Petal It Forward Message
Carrie Moore’s store, Jenny’s Floral, is a 45-mile drive from Rapid City, South Dakota, but that didn’t stop an ABC affiliate morning news crew from...
Obituary: Kathleen “Katie” Kennicott 1936-2023
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...