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When business is strong, and staffing is lean, it can be easy to let some tasks, such as marketing, fall by the wayside. “As we know, the floral...
The Society of American Florists’ membership includes all segments of the industry — and that community is the heart of SAF. This bi-weekly feature...
Florists and wholesalers are expecting strong holiday sales this year — and bracing for potential disruptions in the supply chain. Using Valentine’s...
Herman Meinders, AAF, was three weeks into selling subscriptions for his new wire service, American Floral Services, and was ready to give up. “I...
The pandemic brought with it different challenges for floral professionals from coast to coast. Florists — resilient, resourceful, and flexible —...
The Society of American Florists’ membership includes all segments of the industry — and that community is the heart of SAF. This bi-weekly feature...
The results are in: SAFPAC’s annual fundraiser tallied a record-setting $35,050 in contributions and pledges at SAF Orlando 2021. Twenty SAF members...
Available in an assortment of colors, shapes, and sizes, ornamental berries complement almost any flower and foliage, writes Katie Vincent in the...
Just like the blooms themselves, the plans to participate in the Society of American Florists’ Petal It Forward flower giveaway are unique, not only...
Press releases sent? Check. Social media plan in place? Check. Signs printed? Check. Petal It Forward, the Society of American Florists’ annual...
The labor shortage doesn’t appear to be improving much nationwide — or in the floral industry, where florists have been hampered by staffing...
You may have mastered the art of the feed on social media, but what about stories? According to Instagram’s Business Blog, with Instagram stories...
By the time Janet Woloszyk had returned from the Society of American Florists’ annual convention she had already taken advice she’d gleaned from...
When it comes to packaging for delivery, florists follow different strategies depending on their markets and philosophies, writes Bruce Wright in...
Professional credentials not only give you and your business clout in the industry, but they also distinguish you from competitors. Ready to take...