What to expect from a floristPro website demonstration

It can be a tad daunting ringing up a company you have found online – what if I ask a silly question? What if they try and lure me into buying there and then? Luckily, you can rest assured your experience with floristPro will be different. A friendly bunch, we are a small team of…

RHS Flower Power takes over Hampton Court; a beginners guide to the largest flower show on Earth

My first ever RHS event, so obviously I had to choose the world’s largest annual show to attend – RHS Hampton Court Flower Show. And WOW did it take my breath away! Set in 34 acres of the Palace grounds are show gardens, floral marquees, demonstrations and exhibits running alongside the Long Water, making it…

The top 3 reasons why YOU need mobile responsive for your business website

Working for a leading web design company, this is a question I get asked regularly from florists across the UK  - “What is mobile responsive and why do I need it?” I totally agree; it is a minefield out there for online lingo, so when you don’t work in IT all the terminology tends to…

Lonely Bouquet Day – top 5 tips for florists to create a buzz online

I love, love, love this idea – who wouldn’t be excited to find a Lonely Bouquet to brighten their day? Back again after the roaring success in the UK last year, the date for your diary is 25th June 2017. The idea behind Lonely Bouquet Day is to make people happy and what better way…

Father’s Day marketing for small businesses

I love Father’s Day – and not just because the weather in June is perfect for a celebration! I am lucky enough to have 2 special dads in my life, my biological father and my stepdad. Both have been a massive part of my life and have been pillars of strength, love and support over…

BFA Florist Get Togethers are back!

The British Florist Association Florist Get Togethers are back by popular demand! After the success of the meet ups earlier in the year, the team are once again back on the road visiting locations around the UK to give local florists the support and knowledge vital to the industry to survive in the changing world.…