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OHS in the Floristry Industry: Scenarios
Following on from our post last week, we look further into OHS in the Floristry industry. Last week we listed some examples of possible risks and threats when working with flowers. This time, we’ll give a real life scenario for each of these, outlining the issue itself and the action that needs to be takenRead more
OHS in the Floristry Industry: What You Need to Know
In this first of our 2 part series on OHS (Occupational Health and Safety), we look at the specific risks involved in the Floristry industry. Below is a list of examples of possible risks and threats. Once you become aware of these, you can ensure that all measures are taken to prevent any incidents happeningRead more
Floristry Shorthand – an important (and handy) skill for every florist
Following on from our post about Taking Client Orders, let’s take a look at Floristry Shorthand – and why it’s an important and handy skill to have. Why & When to Use It Whether or not you are speaking to them over the phone, or in person, customers often speak very quickly when giving youRead more
Changes in the Floristry Industry – Are You Keeping Up?
Right now, the floristry industry is seeing an exciting transformation. It’s a fun time to be a florist (or to be doing a floristry course), as you can enjoy riding the wave of transformation! So – what are the changes? 1. Retail Environment Florists traditionally traded only in shop-front retail environments – but there areRead more
Floristry Product Lines
The 3 Floristry product lines are: 1. Botanical materials 2. Sundry items 3. Ancillary items Now let’s look at each of these in more detail… Botanical materials These include fresh flowers, foliage, plants, dried flower and plant material. Examples of these are: Flowers – Roses, Carnations, Freesia and Gardenia. Native Flowers – Banksia Orange, AustralianRead more
Essential Customer Service and Retail Skills For Florists
Following on from our post on Taking Client Orders, let’s now look a bit further into Customer Service and Retail skills. Developing Customer Service and Retail skills is a key component of our Floristry Courses in Melbourne and Geelong, and we go into more detail here. It’s important to note that floristry has specific requirements,Read more
Taking Client Orders – What You Need To Know
Whether you are working as florist within a business, or have your own business, taking client orders will be part of your usual day. These orders will be quite specific in their requirements, so it’s important that you record all of the details accurately – and that you ask all the right questions. It mayRead more
Sustainability – and the crucial role the floristry industry plays
Sustainability is relevant in all of our daily lives – both in a local sense, and globally. It is important to make educated decisions and choices for how you create and maintain sustainable practices within your floristry business and also at home. When it comes to our philosophies on sustainability within the floristry industry –Read more
Want to know how to become a florist?
Want to know how to become a florist? Learn how at Bloom College by enrolling into our upcoming Floristry Career Change Course. Bloom College is a well-respected and dynamic provider of floristry training. Our years of combined skills, knowledge and passion make this course the right choice if you are wishing to change careers, orRead more
Mothers Day around the globe
Last year we only touched on the origins, traditions and practices associated with Mother’s Day as part of our ode to the many meanings associated with chrysanthemums around the globe. The gift of cut or potted chrysanthemums can symbolise grief, bereavement, joy, general affection, an attempt to assist in healing sinus problems, love, a wishRead more