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June 17, 2009 - We all know the vending machine as a place to go for pop and snacks but a new company is hoping that these machines will also become a go-to place for your flowers.

by | 06/17
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The power of free
Written by Amanda Ryder

In the upcoming June/July issue of Canadian Florist, our Point of View column will explore the power of free flowers. Do you give your customers (or non-customers) free flowers or send clients and other businesses a free arrangement from time to time?

by | 05/08
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Happy Earth Day!
Written by Amanda Ryder

April 21, 2009 - On Earth Day, more than six million Canadians join one billion people in over 170 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues. Nearly every school child in Canada takes part in an Earth Day activity. We want to know - what are you doing at your shop to go green?

by | 04/21
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Are holidays still relevant to the retail florist industry?
Written by Amanda Ryder

With Easter now behind you and Administrative Professionals Week just around the corner, we thought now would be a good time to talk about floral holidays. With the exception of Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas, are the smaller holidays still relevant to the floral industry and retail florists? Why or why not?

by | 04/14
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Reality or just really good TV?
Written by Patricia Owczarek

One of our readers, Patricia Owczarek, recently submitted this blog to our website:

"Does anyone else feel that the new HGTV show "Petal Pushers" is an unrealistic depiction of what a retail establishment in our industry is? It makes me want to jump off a bridge. But I can't stop watching it either!"

Have your say by commenting on our blog.

by Patricia Owczarek | 04/03
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Here comes the bride, via the Internet?
Written by Amanda Ryder

Many time-strapped brides have taken to the Internet when it comes to planning their wedding. E-mail has become the perfect way for the pre-nuptial couple to communicate with their wedding planner, dress shop, the cake company and of course their florist, all at the click of a button (and 24 hours a day!). How do you deal with online brides?

by | 04/21
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Send in your stories!
Written by Amanda Ryder

As a florist you get the chance to be with your customers at what can be the happiest and sometimes saddest, points in their lives. Your products and services can help make a bride look even more beautiful, a graduation day full of pride or the memory of a loved one last forever. We want to hear your stories!

by | 04/21
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	Scams affecting the Canadian floral industry
Written by Amanda Ryder

In our last e-newsletter, we asked you to send us examples of fraudulent orders that you received at your shop so we can work to compile a Canadian list of scams. Read on to see what orders you should refuse. Feel free to send us your own stories as well!

by Amanda Ryder | 12/31
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