Are the cost of living and increasing inflation rates leaving your wallet feeling a little lighter each month? You’re not alone. According to an American study, as many as one in three workers have a side hustle, earning an average of $974 AUD per month from this extra work. There are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to picking a side hustle, from selling notebooks on Amazon to transcribing videos to house organising. For the more creative types among us, floristry can also be an exciting side hustle. Ready to put your green thumb & creative spirit to work? Let’s get into why floristry should be the hustle you choose.

 

1. High demand

 

While there are obviously times in the year when florists are extra busy (e.g. Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day), people will always need flowers. People purchase flowers for special occasions like weddings, birthdays and anniversaries. They will also send flowers to loved ones to express condolences or joy, or to say congratulations. Flowers are purchased by men and women, young people and old, so this side hustle means you have a product able to be marketed to a wide audience. 

 

1. Creative outlet

 

Unlike other side hustles, floristry allows for creativity and self-expression through the act of flower arranging. Many people enjoy having floristry as their side hustle precisely for the reason that it gives them the creative outlet they lack in their 9 to 5 job. There are also a lot of mental health benefits to flower arranging such as decreased anxiety and a more peaceful state of mind, so your side hustle could also serve the purpose of helping you on a personal level, as well as bringing in a few extra dollars.

 

1. Schedule flexibility

 

Floristry doesn’t have to be a full-time commitment if you don’t want it to be. You can balance life, family and work commitments with an entirely flexible floristry schedule, which can be altered as you like. Perhaps you decide to just create three arrangements per week when you have a lot going on, and take on more when you have a quieter week. It’s entirely up to you how your schedule looks, giving you a lot of freedom.

 

1. Potential for high earnings 

 

Florists can charge premium prices for their arrangements, particularly for large events. You’ll have complete control over the prices you set, keeping in mind that it’s wise to learn how to cost products properly before you start charging customers. As you build your experience and reputation, you’ll be able to charge more, which is part of why floristry is such a lucrative side hustle to get into. While we can’t promise you’ll start making a whole lot right from the beginning, the opportunity is there.

 

1. Low start-up costs 

 

Starting a floristry business can be done with minimal upfront costs, making it quite a low-risk side hustle. You can start from your kitchen table, with just a few bunches of flowers and a thrifted vase. While establishing yourself with a website, social presence, a large spread of tools and a dedicated working space are all nice-to-haves for a floristry business, they’re not necessary for a small side hustle. As long as you have a basic understanding of the materials you’re working with and the arrangements you want to make, you’ll be able to find clients who’ll pay for your work. 

 

Convinced that floristry is the side hustle you’ve been looking for? Get started with the floristry basics you’ll need to succeed and win those first few clients, all available for you in our Flower Fundamentals Online Course  Or  if you know you’re ready to get straight into it and want all the floristry practical skills and business knowledge required to make it a success, we have developed the Bloom in Business 90 Day complete Floristry Business Course.  We’ll see you there, future florist!