https://digitalflorists.com/blog Insights, tips, and updates for modern florists. Learn about florist software, delivery management, event planning, and growing your flower business. en-gb Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:57:05 +0000 https://digitalflorists.com/blog/can-a-florist-sell-alcohol https://digitalflorists.com/blog/can-a-florist-sell-alcohol Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/the-3-5-8-rule-for-flowers-explained https://digitalflorists.com/blog/the-3-5-8-rule-for-flowers-explained Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/what-software-do-florists-use https://digitalflorists.com/blog/what-software-do-florists-use Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/occasion-reminders-automated-marketing-that-feels-personal https://digitalflorists.com/blog/occasion-reminders-automated-marketing-that-feels-personal Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Your customer data contains a goldmine of repeat business. Here is how to use occasion reminders without becoming spam. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/online-only-florists-threat-or-different-market https://digitalflorists.com/blog/online-only-florists-threat-or-different-market Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/when-to-switch-florist-software-and-how-to-migrate https://digitalflorists.com/blog/when-to-switch-florist-software-and-how-to-migrate Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 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. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/florist-pos-systems-compared-what-actually-matters https://digitalflorists.com/blog/florist-pos-systems-compared-what-actually-matters Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Not all POS systems work for florists. Here is what to look for, and how to make the right choice for your flower shop. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/route-planning-for-florists-cut-costs-without-cutting-corners https://digitalflorists.com/blog/route-planning-for-florists-cut-costs-without-cutting-corners Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Manual route planning costs hours and thousands in fuel. Here is how automated routing saves money while improving delivery reliability. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/subscription-flowers-recurring-revenue-for-florists https://digitalflorists.com/blog/subscription-flowers-recurring-revenue-for-florists Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Subscriptions create predictable revenue and guaranteed sales. Here is how to build a flower subscription service. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/customer-loyalty-programs-for-florists https://digitalflorists.com/blog/customer-loyalty-programs-for-florists Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 It is much easier and more cost-effective to win a repeat sale from a previous customer than to acquire a brand new one. Here is how to build a loyalty programme that rewards repeat custom without costing you money. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/integrating-your-florist-website-with-your-pos https://digitalflorists.com/blog/integrating-your-florist-website-with-your-pos Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Website orders in one system, shop orders in another. Here is how to connect them and how it can make life easier in your flower shop. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/do-you-need-a-crm-customer-management-for-florists https://digitalflorists.com/blog/do-you-need-a-crm-customer-management-for-florists Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A CRM helps florists remember customers, track special dates, and build relationships that drive repeat business. Here is how to know if you need one. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/the-future-of-floristry-how-technology-is-transforming-the-industry https://digitalflorists.com/blog/the-future-of-floristry-how-technology-is-transforming-the-industry Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 From smarter delivery logistics to new sales channels and AI-driven marketing, three key shifts are reshaping how florists across the UK, Ireland, and Europe do business. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/local-florists-are-falling-behind https://digitalflorists.com/blog/local-florists-are-falling-behind Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Independent florists are losing ground to national chains and online retailers. The gap is not creativity but technology. Here is how to close it. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/personalization-in-floristry-the-future-of-customer-engagement https://digitalflorists.com/blog/personalization-in-floristry-the-future-of-customer-engagement Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Modern consumers expect personalised experiences. Learn how florists can use data and technology to deliver Amazon-level personalisation while maintaining the human touch. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/choosing-software-as-an-irish-florist https://digitalflorists.com/blog/choosing-software-as-an-irish-florist Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Irish florists face unique challenges when choosing software. From VAT compliance to Euro pricing, here is what to look for in florist software for Ireland. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/what-is-data-ownership-and-why-should-you-care https://digitalflorists.com/blog/what-is-data-ownership-and-why-should-you-care Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Your customer data is one of your most valuable business assets. But do you actually own it? Learn why data ownership matters and what to look for in software contracts. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/why-florists-should-use-an-order-management-system https://digitalflorists.com/blog/why-florists-should-use-an-order-management-system Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Paper tickets and spreadsheets worked for decades, but modern florists need order management systems to compete. Here is why and what to look for. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/florists-delivery-routes-by-hand https://digitalflorists.com/blog/florists-delivery-routes-by-hand Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Manual route planning costs florists hours per week and thousands in fuel. Here is why automated routing cuts the daily routing slog and the miles your drivers cover. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team) https://digitalflorists.com/blog/florists-disaster-recovery-plan https://digitalflorists.com/blog/florists-disaster-recovery-plan Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 What happens if your computer crashes before Valentine's Day or a flood destroys your records? Every florist needs a disaster recovery plan. Here is how to create one. hello@digitalflorists.com (Digital Florists Team)