Hello Sandra,& everybody,Iv'e been enjoying reading all your messages & comments. I have been a member now for twelve months & just love the friendly staff at Petals & regard them as a great business partner to my little business. But like most little business run from home & in my case a small country town I dont get the numbers so I unfortunaltely I also dont get the large amounts of internet orders in return. I advertise every week in the local paper with the petals logo to try & draw the customers.

I find flyers help a little & instead of having business cards which as you all kwow costs $$$ I have little fridge magnets & I pop one into each of my envelopes with the greeting card & its something people can wack on their fridges to remind them next time on who to call.

I too am not making a fortune & Xmas time was dead as a door nail. If you run your business from home it's very difficult & takes a long time to get known as your relying on word of mouth in most cases & you dont have the passes by that like to look in the front window. but the over heads are cheaper in that regard so I guess thats one good thing.

I think any business takes years to really build so its determination & perservence to say the least. Only ordering what you need & not over capitalising on stock.

Hope Iv'e been of some help even though I know sometimes it may seem negitive in parts. just keep in there & believe in yourself & i'm sure you'll whether the storm. All great people were only little back yard business once too.

Regards Helen

Yes I think it does improve the life span of your stock and I use Flourish Cut Flower Food www.CutFlowerFood.com. I also have the liquid bottles on my counter which is a good upsell on any purchase of flowers.
I gernerally on put the sachets with orders over a certain amount.

Hi, does anyone recommend using crysal or other floral preservatives in their shop? I am not sure if it is worth the cost. Oh - and well done to Petals for their online order processing system - really easy to use.

hi anyone in for a chat

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Seems to be quiet around here, anyway a big wave from http://www.floristnews.co.uk

hi i have to do a project for college on lighting and how it effects the colour of your flower displays ie that you dont use say dark colours for a church display were could i find any information on this subject

Thanks. I did just that after calling a few local florist. I am new at this, and I am learning by trial and error. I love it though.
Thanks again.
Jo
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Hi, Haven't been on here for ages, have been searching the web all morning for a florist blog or chat site, and cant find a thing. sad that this site isn't spread around through the industry more,so that more people would use it. Petals from bucks?? I gather your flowers have died by now, but as no one else has answered, I'll try a couple.
Recut all flowers on an angle to expose more cell area.
Up end rose heads into cold water and dunk for a a few minutes, recut and sink cut stems into a deep vase with water and crysal.
Has anyone seen anything interesting floral wise lately??
Gerbs..........recut and put into shallow water..as in a few centimetres.

hi could anyone help me. three ways to revive flowers

is ther anyone out there

hi i am a student could anyone please help me with a quick question. could you please tell me three ways of reviving flowers that are flaccid

Hi Jenny,
I am starting my own florist from home in Sydney. Can I contact you to talk about your start up needs etc?
I appreciate your help

I am selling my shop on the Gold Coast so if anyone is interested please contact me at amazing_blooms@yahoo.com.au
Cheers

I am new in the industry. I have a huge wedding coming up and will use a lot of wreaths. I am trying to get my order together and need help. I am using 9" oasis wreaths. I want to use mini roses, so how many should I order for each wreath. I am making 22. Also appox how may will the 21" wreath use
Thanks.
J

Petals Network are offering a three month free trial of our Network at the moment. You do not pay the $385 joining fee until the end of the three months and you only pay if you decide to stay with us. A great opportunity to try another relay service. Unfortunately in some areas we are not able to take new members due to our "fair trading" policy but you can give us a call on 1800 802 035 and we can let you know if there is a vacancy in your area.

Hello Sandra. Maybe Petals Network can help you! What is your shop name and where are you located. We can give you a call if you like.