Do you love receiving flowers, but hate how they always seem to die so quickly? Well, worry no more! In this article, I'll share my tips after years of being a florist to help keep your flowers fresh longer! Clean the flower vase A clean vase helps flowers last longer because it reduces the chances of bacteria growth. When bacteria grow in the water, they release gases … [Read more...]
How Long Do Flowers Last In The Fridge?
Flowers are a beautiful addition to any home, but they can be delicate and require special care. The fridge may seem like an unlikely place to store flowers, but in some cases, it can help to extend the life of these fragile blooms. It's important to remember that some flowers are going to naturally last longer than others. Flowers like lilies, daisies, dahlias, and … [Read more...]
Do I Need An EIN for My Flower Shop?
A common question when starting a flower shop is whether an Employer Identification Number (EIN) is needed. Let's break down what an EIN, when you need one for a flower shop, and how to get one. What is an EIN? The EIN is short for Employer Identification Number, sometimes called FEIN or Federal Employer Identification Number. This number is a unique nine-digit number … [Read more...]
What Types of Insurance Does a Flower Shop Need?
Starting a flower shop comes with some fun and enjoyable tasks; from designing the shop, getting new tools, purchasing flowers, and lots more, but one task that needs to be done before opening the doors is shopping for business insurance. Like most florists, you know everything there is to know about flowers and plants, but things like creating a website, accounting, and … [Read more...]
What Is The Best Business Entity For A Flower Shop?
What Is a Business Entity? At the most basic level, a business entity refers to the ownership of an entrepreneurial endeavor and how it is legally recognized. There are various types of business entities, with the primary being the sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and Limited Liability Company (LLC) When starting a flower shop, one of the … [Read more...]