Sunday, November 1, 2009

The Key to Floral Success

By Jane Adams

If you own a floral shop, you know that having a florist supplier whom you trust and is dependable is very important. If you can not trust the supplier, you need to find a new one. It is also convenient if the supplier can supply as much of your florist supplies as possible.

A important thing to remember when trying to find a floral supplier is how far away they are located. While it is possible to ship over distances, many people find it more convenient to have a supplier close to their business.

When you are finding florist supplies, you should think of all of the possible materials that you might need. You will obviously need lots of fresh flowers, both classic flowers and more "in style" flowers. The classic colors as well as popular colors are also good to have in stock. When you are determining how much to order, your supplier can be a great consultant.

In addition to flowers, you will probably want to keep a variety of florist supplies such as strong wires, decorative ribbons, and signs. Strong wires help you to create beautiful lasting bouquets, while everyone appreciates the personal touches of ribbons and signs.

With specialty florist supplies, you can guarantee your success. These supplies can include stuffed animals, which everyone enjoys attaching to a bouquet or arrangement. They also include specialty vases. These are great to have, with the most popular being hearts for valentines day and special occasions and baby booties for new parents.

It is a good idea to be prepared for high school dance seasons, by having florist supplies that enable you to make boutonnieres and corsages. These beautiful floral arrangements are very important to the people ordering them, and represent a large market for a floral shop. You should make sure you have colorful flowers as well as ribbons to make quality boutonnieres and corsages that will have every high school student coming back to your shop.

Another thing to consider when buying florist supplies, is whether or not you will be selling silk arrangements. Many people enjoy these for their home, as they last longer then fresh flowers while still adding beauty.

Once you have a shop, it is very important to know what you need and want to have a functioning business, as well as having a dependable supplier to get these from!

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