Florist's Supplies.. Purchase from your local wholesale florist as a first resource. Your salesperson can direct you to the right products and can help you combine price and quality factors to make the right purchasing choices. You do not need to purchase a year's supply of any of these. For one, how would you know how many that is? Start small. Your wholesaler is there to … [Read more...]
Communication Technology, Computers, Faxes & Phones for the Florist
Computer.. If you will be joining a wire service, research what computer equipment you will need. If your business plan includes Internet sales or email sales of any kind, budget for the equipment you will need. Some suppliers use email as a way of communicating their availability. If email correspondence comes naturally to you and you will reliably communicate over the … [Read more...]
A Guide to Cut Flower Care and Handling
Coolers.. Flowers must be kept cool. Ideally a flower cooler is 34 degrees. You should have a cooler that allows customers to see the loose flowers and arrangements that you have for sale. You may also need a cooler to use for storage of bulk amounts of flowers and greens, arrangements for delivery in the near future. Some flower shops have their designers pull flowers for … [Read more...]
Facilities List for a Retail Flower Shop
Retail Space.. If your target market includes customers who will come into your place of business, you will need a retail space that is accessible, attractive, safe and well laid out. A clean, well-merchandised space will be a salesperson that you do not have to pay benefits to! Research the zoning requirements of your community by contacting your local zoning … [Read more...]
Suppliers for your Flower Shop
A good Wholesale Florist is the most important supplier you can have. The Wholesale Florist and Florist Supplier Association www.wffsa.org is a good source for information regarding the Floral Industry. They also have a great Wholesale Florist Finder tool. This tool will help you find Wholesale Florists who are invested in the industry and who will work hard to help you be … [Read more...]