We are proud to show you our BFA and IPF members creativity and flair with a huge amount of admiration for their RHS Chelsea Flower Show Displays. Congratulations to all the winners and participants. Floral Bins Julie Pearson Floral Designer – AWARDED GOLD Hubbards Florist – Coventry – AWARDED GOLD Acacia Creative Studio – Doncaster … Read more
Bank holidays are synonymous with May. However this year with the additional Bank Holiday for the Coronation of King Charles III, we seem to have more 4 day weeks than 5 day weeks. Do you know how you should manage this additional bank holiday (and pay) in your business? We have received lots of queries … Read more
Capel Manor College are hosting an event targeting Florist business owner / managers in conjunction with the tenants of New Covent Garden Market. The event will take place at Mission Kitchen, Nine Elms, London on Tuesday 16 May 2023 from 8am – 11am providing attendees with a breakfast, industry speakers, networking opportunities and of course … Read more
We often think we’re the only ones going through hell at a times and maybe we think we’re the only ones who really love Mothers Day and relish in the extra business and comradery with the staff, the public and your wholesaler. Lets see what the results show us. ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Retail / Studio … Read more
Our UK Eurofleurs competitor Catey Burn of Old Oak Floral Designers, Ascot is getting ready for the biggest challenge of her floristry career. By her side at all times will be her assistant Katie Weekes from Bluebells Flowers in Newport Pagnell.With a team of tutors and supporters including Catey’s boss, the well known florist Morgan … Read more
Let’s find out who is designing this year at the show and what the categories are. Floral Installations The brief from RHS– Looking for fabulous, exciting, and innovative floral designers to show off their incredible skills at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023. Housed in the famous Great Pavilion, we have introduced a brand new exhibitor … Read more
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered a ‘Budget for Growth’ after the Office for Budget Responsibility forecast a stronger than expected performance from the UK economy this year with inflation continuing to fall. The Chancellor announced a £27 billion transformation of capital allowances from April this year, which will include the Full Expensing of investment in qualifying plant and … Read more
Florist businesses have served the industry with every bit of compassion, strength and willingness to deliver the right product at the right time. Here at the BFA we are always being asked what is the most favouraite flower, is British best and how many flowers are sold? Read all the stats and facts you need … Read more
The Government has announced the rates of the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) which will come into force from the 1st April 2023. The rates which will apply from 1 April 2023 are as follows: Employee age/status Current 2022 rate From 1st April 2023 rate Increase per hour Percentage increase Over … Read more
I don’t think we’ve ever known such an anxious time in a florist business. Flower price hikes, electric bills, the thought you might catch the dreaded bug. At the BFA we all know what its like so here are 35 things for you to consider not just for your business over Valentines Day but also … Read more
