Fabulous Florist :: Niche Events, Bristish Columbia
Your name: Maria Schollen Your Business name: Niche Events Your Location: Maple Ridge, British Columbia (45 minutes outside of Vancouver) How did you start your business and how many years have you been in business? I was involved in the event industry as a coordinator for around 10 years. I opened my business 5 years […]
Selling with Confidence by Alison Ellis
Sales is an essential part of our job as solopreneurs, but it can oftentimes be our least favorite part as well. As small business owners we are putting ourselves out there…over and over again…and that can leave us feeling insecure…or even worse, pushy! There is a better way to look at the sales process and […]
Care & Handling of Cut Poinsettias
This past week I’ve been experimenting with cut Poinsettias. I’ve had really good luck with them, in fact they are outlasting the roses in the flower arrangements! Here’s one of the arrangements I designed – I cut the poinsettias stems from the plant and placed them in a glass vase with fresh water, no flower […]
Poinsettia Show at Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha, Nebraska
The annual Poinsettia Show at Lauritzen Gardens is definitely one to see if you love Poinsettias or happen to be in Omaha, Nebraska during the holidays. They fill the display hall with over 5,000 plants in 26 different varieties! Plus, a miniature train runs through the display which is fun addition especially if you visit […]
The Worst Business Advice I Ever Took by Alison Ellis
As a business owner it’s only natural to try new things…especially when you think it’s going to increase sales. In today’s video I’m revealing the worst business advice I ever took. If you happen to follow this advice, it’s time to stop. Also, I’ve got a quick Flower Math update for you! Enrollment for Session […]
How I Set A Minimum by Alison Ellis
When you’re a small business owner you make a lot of decisions. You set rules. (You bend rules.) You determine what works for your business and what’s no longer in your best interest. You’re the decider. In good times and bad. On-season and off-season. It can be a lot of pressure. In July I talked […]