Florists' Review Magazine® :: Your monthly magazine for operating a successful floral business

Bulb Blow-Out
Like a warm gust of wind, these springtime delights blow away the winter blues.

Ahead of the Curve
Belvedere Flowers combines technology with a personal touch to attract and keep customers in suburban Philadelphia.

Retail Florists in Crisis:
Reducing Labor Costs
To offer consumers the lower prices they seek while maintaining your profitability, you’ll likely have to reduce business expenses. Here are some ideas for lowering your payroll.

Balloons for Spring
The latest offerings for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Administrative Professionals Day and Mother’s Day.

Are You Tech Savvy?
How to put technology to work for your business in 2010.

Reviewing Stand
     by Frances Dudley, AAF
Biz Bits

design
Wedding
Sympathy
Technique
How To

product
Fresh Flower
What's New

business
Hot Topic
Marketing Magic
Guerrilla Marketing
     by Debra Kahn Schofield
Briefs

Web Gallery
Classifieds
Advertisers Index
Product Source Guide
Elements of Style
     by Talmage McLaurin, AIFD

Florists' Review Bookstore

on the cover::
MATERIALS:lilies, Ranunculi, hyacinths and Alliums (daffodil garlic) courtesy of the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center; Berzelia from favorite supplier; Toile Vase from burton + BURTON; Lomey™ Wire Collar from Oasis® Floral Products.

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Exciting bonuses this month online:

Uncover the legends and truths about Valentine's Day.
Discover the cures for a variety of rose ailments, from premature bent neck to wilted foliage.
What would "secret shoppers" reveal about your shop and the knowledge and professionalism of your staff? Invite a few into your store, and use our handy secret shopper evaluation form to see how your business scores.