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4 Worst Questions to Ask |
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Written by Melanie
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Feb. 1, 2012 – So if we are not supposed to ask the "4 Worst Questions to Ask", then how do we get to the price portion of the conversation? Do we simply wait for the customer to drive the conversation in that direction? Obviously we don''t want to limit the amount right off the top, but a few suggestions would be great.
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El Nino wreaks havoc on flower farms |
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Written by Doug Monro
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 May 4, 2011 - The picture in this post are the greenhouses of a flower farm in Colombia. This particular farm has been in production for 24 years and has been protected by a dyke for 22 years. On Saturday the water levels rose to the highest in 50 years and while the dyke held, the water spilled over the banks of the dyke.
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Did you hit your sales target this V-day? |
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Written by Amanda Ryder
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 Feb. 25, 2011 - Now
that you've had some time relax and re-cooperate, how was Valentine's
Day at your shop this year? Was Cupid the only one hitting his target or
did sales exceed your expectations?
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Tell us about your Valentine's promotions |
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Written by Amanda Ryder
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 Jan. 26, 2011 - Just under three weeks until the big day! What promotions are you putting on this year to encourage early Valentine's Day orders? With the occasion falling on a Monday this year, what type of sales do you anticipate?
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What's new for you in 2011? |
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Written by Amanda Ryder
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Jan. 6, 2011 - A new year brings a chance to reflect on what works in your business and what doesn't. Are you introducing a great new promotion or making changes to your shop? Tell us about it!
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Retailer alert: Beware of telemarketers |
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Written by Amanda Ryder
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July 16, 2010 - Are you getting frequent calls from telemarketers requesting your credit card statements and monthly totals? We received a call from a frustrated reader this morning who wants to know what other florists are doing out there to put a end to these frequent interruptions. Share your strategies here:
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Giving back to charities |
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Written by Amanda Ryder
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 June 16, 2010 - No doubt you receive
numerous calls throughout the year from people requesting either
monetary or floral donations, fundraising help or sponsorships. What promotions, fundraisers or events do you take part in at your shop?
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Looking for a discount? Pay cash |
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Written by Amanda Ryder
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 June 11, 2010 - The canny shopper knows that cash is king when it comes to negotiating a deal, especially when working with independent businesses. Do you offer a deal in exchange for cold, hard money?
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