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Florist Talk

• Web_Wonders No2
  Best bit of website advice for other florists?
  [Free fact sheet]
   
• Web_Wonders No1
  What makes a wonderful website? Find out in our look at one florist's successful site.
  [Subscribers only]
   
• Biz Bits
  A round up from our experts of helpful hints and tips
  [Subscribers only]
   
• What's in a name?
  Choosing a name is one of the most important decisions you will make ... we help you get it right
  [Subscribers only]
   

Design Line

• Paula Pryke's bridal trends
  Predictions from a top florist
  [Free fact sheet]

• Festive Foliage New!
  Utilise festive foliage for a unique design at Christmas 
  [Subscribers only]
   
• Six of the Best
  Top ideas for plants from Holland
  [Subscribers only]
  

Displaying the goods

• Modern shop with a long history
  Read all about a leading Swedish shop that successfully combines the new with the old
  [Subscribers only]
   
• The one stop studio of choice
  How one florist has created a permanent wedding exhibition in her shop
  [Subscribers only]
   
• My Shop
  Visit a fellow florist's shop and see how someone else runs their business
  [Free fact sheet]
   
• Price marking of goods for sale
  Make sure all items you sell meet the Price Marking Order 2004 - a summary of what you need to know
  [Subscribers only]
   
• The winning formula
  Find out why the flower shop of the year is a worthy winner.
  [Subscribers only]
   
• My Shop - January
  The Style Workshop, Tunbridge Wells
  [Subscribers only]
   
• Florist of Arabia
  Florist of Arabia: A successful florist shop Omani style
  [Subscribers only]
   
• In the city, at the airport
  How a business successfully picks up passing trade
  [Subscribers only]
  
• Lifting the business to new heights
  Find out how a move just two doors down the road turned into a retail revolution
  [Subscribers only]

• The welcoming approach that works
  Why one shop makes their customers feel at ease
  [Subscribers only]
  
• The definitive boutique florist
  Elegant displays and stylish decor are the order of the day
  [Subscribers only]
   

Training the troops

• Floristry Training and Qualifications
  An overview for employers and trainees
  [Free fact sheet]
   
• The main Floristry courses and Qualifications available at Further Education Colleges
  A guide to what's available
  [Subscribers only]
   
• Floristry Qualifications
  Confused? Our comprehensive summary will help make things clearer
  [Subscribers only]
   
• Investors in People explained
  An outline of what Investors in People is and the benefits it offers
  [Subscribers only]
  
• Private Colleges
  Furthering your skill base, these colleges can help you.
  [Subscribers only]
   

Selling the Goods

• Use the power of the press
  How to use this powerful marketing tool to best advantage and get yourself noticed
  [Free fact sheet]
   
• How to get the best out of your 'phone'
  Tips and techniques to make your customer service the best
  [Subscribers only]
   
• What are your customers really thinking?
  Be proactive, get out amongst your clients and find out what they really think
  [Subscribers only]
   
• Manage Expectation ... Manage Profits
  What will understanding your customer's expectations do for your business? Read our fact sheet and find out!
  [Subscribers only]

• 10 ways to a productive workplace New!
   Create the right environment for your team and increase their productivity!
  [Subscribers only]
   

Pounds & Pence

• SWOTTING up to help your business
  Find out more about SWOT analysis for florists
  [Free fact sheet]
   
• Ensure your insurance works ...
  Your definitive guide to buying the best insurance at the best price
  [Subscribers only]
   
• Accounting software - the benefits
  Good accounting software puts you in control of your business - we help you see the benefits
  [Subscribers only]
   
• The advantages of going green
  An overview of the commercial advantages
  [Subscribers only]
   

Legal Eagle

• Employment law changes in 2005
  Our comprehensive summary of what the changes mean for you
  [Free fact sheet]
   
• Employing overseas workers
  How to make the right checks and avoid the pitfalls
  [Subscribers only]
  
• Health and Safety: What the regulations say
  The regulations explained
  [Subscribers only]
  
• Health and Safety: What the florists say
  The real deal when it comes to health and safety
  [Subscribers only]
  
• Fire Safety Regulations New! 
  How do the new changes affect your business
  [Subscribers only]
   

Tech Talk

• Top tips on avoiding computer viruses
  What is a virus? What precautions can you take?
  [Free fact sheet]
   
• Top tips for building a profitable website
  The basic principles of sound web design and navigation
  [Subscribers only]
   

Ask an expert

• Ask an expert: Remember my name!
  Kate Kenyon, formally of the Flowers & Plants Association gives advice on public relations and how to do it
  [Free fact sheet]
   
• Ask an expert: A Risky Business
  Advice on how to identify risk and develop a plan to cope
  [Subscribers only]
  
• How to write a 'Killer' Business Plan 
  Tips on making your essential business plan the best
  [Subscribers only]
  
• Ask an expert: Sample Press Release
  Use our model press release to make sure yours is noticed
  [Subscribers only]
  
• Are you covered? Buying effective insurance
  Aon's industry expert gives you the lowdown on what florists should be looking for
  [Subscribers only]