The Skills Workshop will run on Saturday and Sunday so you’ll be able to buy a ticket for either or both days if you wish. The cost is only £95.00 (plus VAT) and this covers everything you need for a full day. This workshop will be aimed at refreshing skills and working on honing some … Read more
One of the more common misconceptions people have towards minimum wage law is that they assume salaried positions don’t have to correspond to hours worked. In other words, many employers seem to think that a job with a salary means that employees always get their salary, regardless of hours worked. This is, quite simply, not … Read more
What an amazing time at the Interflora World Cup 2023. Our very own UK competitor Lizzie Newcombe came 3rd in the competition, Elisabeth Palsson, Norway 2nd and Nicolaus Peters, Germany in 1st place. We want to celebrate and congratulate what Lizzie achieved, ably assisted by Charlotte Davies by showing you her fabulous work. All the … Read more
This FloriCon will see brand new first time exhibitors so this is the place to be for new products, innovative floral design ideas, new wholesale flower and suppliers. You’ll have the chance to meet up with all those exhibitors face to face as well as your fellow florists and colleagues you haven’t seen for a … Read more
The Eurofleurs 2023 competition took place at the stunning Arboretum Volčji Potok park near the capital Ljubljana. Our UK competitor Catey Burn from Old Oak Floral Designers in Ascot was placed 4th, only 11 points away from 1st place. 12 countries competed in total and to earn a place in the competition means that you … Read more
Boost the performance and resilience of your company and join a growing number of SME leaders taking part in the Help to Grow: Management Course. The course is 90% funded by UK Government, so the cost is only £750 per person! This practical course offers 1-1 support from a business mentor, peer learning sessions and … Read more
The ultimate goal of this initiative is very simple, florists and flower lovers all around the world dedicate one day a year to making strangers happy. The method chosen to achieve this goal is… flowers! What began as a simple idea to spread the joy of flowers throughout our local countryside has blossomed into an … Read more
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 and FLORIST OF THE YEAR … 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
