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Jun 29, 2026

Business Growth

Can a Florist Sell Alcohol With Flowers?

A bottle of fizz with the bouquet is a lovely upsell, but selling alcohol means a licence and an ID check on the doorstep. Here is what is involved, and how the software handles the age check for you.

Jun 12, 2026

Industry Insights

The 3:5:8 Rule for Flowers, Explained

The 3:5:8 rule is the proportion guide behind balanced arrangements. Here is what it means, how designers use it, and how a ratio becomes a stem list and a buy list.

Jun 12, 2026

Software Tips

What Software Do Florists Use?

Florists run on five kinds of software: orders, a till, deliveries, proposals and relay. Here is what each one does, in plain English, from people who stand behind a counter.

Feb 3, 2026

Software Tips

Florist POS Systems Compared: What Matters

Not all POS systems work for florists. Here is what to look for, and how to make the right choice for your flower shop.

Feb 3, 2026

Marketing

Occasion Reminders: Make Automated Marketing Personal

Your customer data contains a goldmine of repeat business. Here is how to use occasion reminders without becoming spam.

Feb 3, 2026

Industry Insights

Online-Only Florists: Threat or Different Market?

Bloom & Wild and letterbox flowers seem unstoppable. But are they really competing with your local flower shop? Here is how to think about the competition.

Feb 3, 2026

Delivery & Logistics

Route Planning for Florists: Cut Costs Without Cutting Corners

Manual route planning costs hours and thousands in fuel. Here is how automated routing saves money while improving delivery reliability.

Feb 3, 2026

Software Tips

When to Switch Florist Software (And How to Migrate)

Switching software feels scary, but staying with the wrong system costs more. Here is how to know when it is time and how to make the move.

Nov 25, 2025

Business Growth

Subscription Flowers: Recurring Revenue for Florists

Subscriptions create predictable revenue and guaranteed sales. Here is how to build a flower subscription service.