Thoughout October, November, December and into January we had our Brexit survey being completed by florists all over the UK. Thank you to everyone that took part this is a vital survey.
Why the survey?
We have spearheaded a Brexit group; bringing together some of the most prominent figures and florist industries key players. Working together in unity, agreeing a united UK Industry position on Brexit to get the best result for British Florists.
Whilst there are all manor of stats on the amount of flowers coming into the UK and alike, the specific information we requested in the survey gives vital data that we can use to lobby on behalf of our profession.
What was the aim of survey?
Having met several times in the last five months the cut flower industry Brexit round table agenda has included and researched many issues including import taxes, transport costs, VAT, and the exchange rate, as well as the great information we gathered from the Survey.
What’s next?
The challenges to secure the best possible future for the British florist Industry cannot be overlooked. In order for us to enable the florist businesses to prepare and be ready for the 29th March 2019, we at the BFA are taking numerous steps CLICK HERE to see more details
The Results of the Brexit Survey are as follows
Q1. Do you think Brexit will impact your business?
Answer Choices
Responses
Yes
90.95%
No
9.05%
Q2. Would you like the BFA to take the lead on Brexit lobbying in UK and Europe on behalf of the florist industry?
Answer Choices
Responses
Yes
96.98%
No
3.02%
Q3. Your Business – What type of business are You?
Answer Choices
Responses
Retail shop
67.24%
Studio Florist
21.55%
Event Florist
11.21%
Q4. Are you VAT registered
Answer Choices
Responses
Yes
49.14%
No
50.86%
Q5. What is your annual turnover?
Answer Choices
Responses
£0 – £85,000
53.04%
£85,000 – £120,000
13.48%
£120,000 – £175,000
13.04%
£175,000 – £250,000
8.26%
£250,000 +
12.17%
Q6. Staffing
How many staff do you employ?
Answer Choices
Responses
How many 0 employees
28.45%
How many have 1 employee
17.67%
How many have 2 employees
14.66%
How many 3 employees
8.19%
Howmany 4 employees
5.17%
How many had between 5 -10
16.81%
Above 10 employees
3.88%
incorrectly answered
5.17%
TOTAL
100.00%
Do you employ any staff from the EU?
Answer Choices
Responses
YES
1.31%
No
100.00%
Q7. Your Supply Chain – Where do you purchase flowers?
Answer Choices
Responses
Online
67.39%
Flying Dutchman
28.70%
Cash and Carry wholesaler
51.74%
Q8. How much do you spend per week on…
Q8A. How much do you spend per week on Cut Flowers
Answer Choices
Responses
Skipped the question
13.36%
£100 – £200
13.79%
£250 – £500
27.16%
£550- £1000
26.29%
£1000- £3,000
16.81%
£4000 – £4999
0.43%
£5000 – £5999
1.29%
£6000 – £9999
0.43%
£10000 +
0.43%
TOTAL
100.00%
Q8B. How much do you spend per week on Plants
Answer Choices
Responses
Skipped the question
11.64%
0
39.22%
£10.00 – £100
33.62%
£125 – £200
8.19%
£250 – £300
3.88%
£300 plus
3.02%
£1000 per week
0.43%
TOTAL
100.00%
Q8C. How much do you spend per week on Sundries
Answer Choices
Responses
Skipped the question
6.90%
0
18.97%
£10.00 – £50.00
25.86%
£60.00 – £100
21.12%
£150 – £200
15.52%
above £200
11.64%
TOTAL
100.00%
Q9. What percentage of your flowers come from…
Q9A. What percentage of your flowers come from Holland
Answer Choices
Responses
100%
12.50%
90%
21.76%
80%
22.69%
70%
10.19%
60%
5.56%
50%
6.02%
under 50
21.30%
TOTAL
100.00%
Q9B. What percentage of your flowers come from UK Growers
Answer Choices
Responses
100%
0.46%
90%
0.46%
80%
0.93%
70%
0.00%
60%
0.46%
40%
1.39%
30%
2.78%
20%
7.87%
10%
21.30%
0%
43.98%
others
20.37%
TOTAL
100.00%
Q9C. What percentage of your flowers come from Columbia, Kenya, etc.
Answer Choices
Responses
100%
0.00%
90%
0.00%
80%
0.00%
70%
0.00%
60%
0.00%
50%
0.93%
45%
2.31%
40%
2.31%
30%
5.56%
20%
12.96%
10%
23.61%
0%
34.26%
others
18.06%
TOTAL
100.00%
Q10. Has your Flower purchases increased or decreased on the last Year
Answer Choices
Responses
Increase
80.53%
Decrease
19.47%
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