After the Prime Ministers announcement on Monday 22nd February one or two things are for certain in England….. The schools go back and non essential retail has a re-opening plan for the not too distant future. We know there is also hope in Scotland too…… Wales and Ireland we continue to keep our fingers crossed … Read more
Here at the BFA we are keen to support our members and get the message out that YOU – the professional independent florist should be THE only place to buy Mother’s Day Flowers. We have put together a number of Instagram images, Facebook covers, posters and 20 website images free of charge. Simply go to … Read more
SAY IT WITH FLOWERS: INTERFLORA LAUNCHES ‘BOUQUET OF THE YEAR’ AS CORONAVIRUS SEES BLOOMING BRITS SEND MORE FLOWERS ‘JUST BECAUSE’ THAN EVER BEFORE Sales data from Interflora found that ‘Missing you’ flowers peaked in April and May as lockdown loneliness kicked in More ‘Just because’ flowers were sent in 2020, compared to the previous year, … Read more
How, where and when…… The British Florist Association Industry Awards 2020 will be hosted by Dennis Van Wonderen and Nikki Meader. The British Florist Association Industry Awards 2020 Everyone is eager to find out the winners of this years awards and we are pleased to announce that they will be posted on our website on … Read more
8th October 2020 This year we have once again seen a record number of votes with 13,675 people having their say. It’s fantastic to see how passionate people are about our industry. IoPF FLORISTRY STUDENT OF THE YEAR Helen Collier, Bicton College, Devon Katherine Birtles, Myerscough College, Lancashire Patricia Bond, Academy of Floral Art, Devon … Read more
Please note that the information below is not relevant during 2nd lockdown November 2020 The BFA have been writing to BEIS over the last month as we know that many Florists rely on workshops during the winter months to boost sales and connect with consumers. Covid rules wording has put many in an unsure position … Read more
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Cyber security needn’t be a daunting challenge for florists or any small business owners. The document below shows you five quick and easy steps outlined in the guide below which could save you time, money and even your business’ reputation. This guide can’t guarantee protection from all types of cyber attack, but the steps outlined … Read more
Time to Pay The government will ensure that businesses and self-employed individuals in financial distress and with outstanding tax liabilities receive support with their tax affairs. HMRC has set up a dedicated COVID-19 helpline to help those in need, and they may be able to agree a bespoke Time to Pay arrangement. Time to Pay … Read more
