With Christmas just around the corner we know not everyone is confident/has the time to create promotional imagery. Perhaps it’s that job you just cant seem to get round too? We have made a few images our members can access and use as you wish. There are a selection to choose from, including squares for … Read more
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy Floristry AND writing copy? The BFA has an amazing opportunity for the right candidate to become the editor of the BFA magazine! The magazine runs 4 x per year and contains regular features, inspiration and floristry world news. The position would involve interviewing people, writing … Read more
We can all be befuddled by the chancellors budget announcements but what does it mean to you? At the BFA we’ve put together some of the most relevant pieces of information that will relate to you and your business. Main rate of National Insurance cut from 12% to 10% from 6 January, affecting 27 million … Read more
There has been a buzz in the floristry world about a new product which could replace floral foam, we managed to catch up with the owners at the Interflora world cup to find out a more about this new exciting medium. We also wanted to know when can expect to see it available in the … Read more
Tis the season to make your floral business bloom! With the festive spirit in the air, here’s a curated guide for florists to ace their Christmas preparations and set the stage for a successful holiday season. Spread the Cheer Through Email Kick off the season by emailing your customers about your delightful Christmas range. Encourage … Read more
Two days of showcasing professional floristry for the WorldSkills UK Finals was jammed packed with beautiful creations. We had eight competitors who had all competed in the regional heats in the summer to earn their places and they didn’t disappoint. Each competitor has less than 5 years experience in industry. The competition is aimed at … Read more
Christmas is always one of the busiest times for florists. As we’re gearing up to adorn our shops with an extra-special festive touch, it’s also the perfect time to merry-up our marketing! We asked our BFA partners Queen Bee for some top tips on how to add some extra marketing magic to our businesses over … Read more
7-11 December 2023 This December, the Garden Museum will host the first Winter Flowers Week, a celebration of seasonal flowers and foliage through immersive festive installations. Installation by Tattie Rose Studio at British Flowers Week 2021 © Rona Wheeldon Five floral designers are set to transform the Garden Museum into an environmentally friendly floral winter … Read more
It’s that time of year again when Christmas is looming and so is the tax man. There’s many ways to do a stress free self assessment and every good reason to read this article. Self Assessment need not be daunting with HMRC’s simple steps on getting started. Whether you are self-employed, a business owner or … Read more
The BFA are once again proud to be the organising partner for the WorldSkills UK floristry competition. Throughout the summer heats were held across the country and the highest marks from those heats were achieved by our fabulous finalists. Our finalists all have under 5 years industry experience. Our Heats this year were sponsored by … Read more
