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How to value a flower shop
July 9, 2009 - A valuation expert explains how you can put a value on a flower shop and offers a free florist calculator. Forbes.com reports. | READ MORE


The most-talked about flowers this week
July 8, 2009 - Viewers from across the world tuned into Michael Jackson's memorial service held yesterday in L.A. Flowers were a central part of the event as red roses adorned the gold casket and floral designs covered the stage. Here's a look at pictures from the event.

Cornell University hosts floral think tank
July 8, 2009 - The 2009 Seeley Conference was held at the end of June. The event addressed the benefits of social networking and issues like where is the flower industry in these turbulent times? How does our industry address the problems caused by the worldwide economic meltdown? Are flowers still relevant? AuburnPub.com reports. | READ MORE


Winward Canada and CAFA fundraise for cancer
July 7, 2009 - Winward Canada along with the Canadian Academy of Floral Art (CAFA) and other wholesale suppliers have teamed up to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Society.


Engaged couples seeking out urban destinations
July 7, 2009 - Destination weddings usually involve a trip to the beach – or Vegas. But these days other cities are trying to entice brides and grooms with deals and amenities. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE


Killing cancer with a flower
July 7, 2009 - A research firm in St. Catharines, Ont. are in the midst of developing a new injectable medicine - made from a common flower - that could help fight cancer. The Standard reports. | READ MORE

Fear of debt, fraud affects online shopping
July 6, 2009 - It’s a scary time for online consumers. They’re scared of losing their jobs, and many fear their personal information will be stolen from web sites. Both worries are contributing to changes in the way shoppers pay at e-commerce sites. InternetRetailer.com reports. | READ MORE


Florist crafts pet-safe bouquets, gift baskets
July 6, 2009 - Everyone who walks through the door to Kerry S. Kennedy's shop in Pittsburgh is greeted by a dog named Lucy, because the florist is "pet friendly" in more ways than one. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | READ MORE


Kitchen florist: Flowers add beauty, flavor to food
July 3, 2009 - Edible flowers were popular during the Victorian era, but you don’t need a complicated recipe to cook with them. In fact, the simpler, the better. The HollandSentinel.com reports. | READ MORE


Big apps for small business
July 3, 2009 - Mobile devices like the iPhone and Blackberry allow small businesses to choose from different software titles and applications including task managers, document editors, and databases, to help make their days run more smoothly.

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