Flower Shop Network recently enjoyed a trip to the 2008 Arkansas Florists Association Convention in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Florists attending displayed their designs, network with other florists, and learn more about the latest tips and trends in the floral industry. While visiting the Flower Shop Network booth, visitors were given the opportunity to win either a free premium listing in Flower Shop Network’s online directory of florists or a complimentary website package to accommodate a directory listing. A drawing was held Monday, August 18 to determine the winners.

Flower Shop Network would like to congratulate DeAnna Allgood at The Morning Glory Flowers & Gifts in Lake Village, Arkansas on winning the complimentary premium listing. The premium listing includes a one-year membership to Flower Shop Network. Located in Lake Village, AR, this florist also delivers to Eudora, Arkansas as well as Dermott, Arkansas.

Congratulations to Carrie Skolarski at Buzy Bee in Ozark, Arkansas for winning the complimentary website package. Each e-commerce enabled website allows the holder to (more…)

I’m one of those people who plays the lottery and hoping to be a winner. What makes me a little different is that even if I don’t win, I am truly excited for the person who does. So every time a Flower Shop Network’s member wins an award or is recognized for their work, I get as excited as the flower shop owner and their staff.

Of course we really are not surprised when one of our members receives recognition. We know what dedicated and skilled professionals they are and the quality of their work. Our network coordinators really try to get to know our members (which are real local flower shops and florists) on a personal level.

In fact Shelly one of our network coordinators said shortly after David Johnson at East Sandwich Flower Shop joined our network that his flower shop had the golden touch. And (more…)

I love my job. I get to see many things before they occur on our site. Newsletters are one of them. I’m so excited about next weeks FSN newsletter - Florists and the Wonderful Things They Do - that I can hardly keep it to myself. Amy Stewart (Dirt blogger and author of Flower Confidential) gives great insight to the wonderful things florists do all over the world and shares them in this newsletter.

Florists are enthusiastically dedicated hardworking individuals who use their talents to help enjoy the beauty of flowers and create memories. It is nice to see someone recognizing all that florists do. After all it’s not just their livelihood but also their way of life.

Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching. In an effort to make your holiday less stressful, we are sending a Valentine’s Day Tips sheet for your new or part-time employees. Hopefully these tips will equip your employees with the information they need for efficient customer service while eliminating potential problems with order delivery.

Valentine’s Day Tips

Place orders early, orders placed after 5:00PM CST Tuesday cannot be guaranteed for delivery before Valentine’s Day.

Please provide complete delivery information for recipients. We must have street address and telephone number, and a cell phone if possible.

Minimum Order for Valentine’s Day is $40 with an average delivery fee of $8 to $10 except in metro areas where delivery could be as much as $15.

Always provide a 2nd choice option for each order.

Please inform your staff that FSN Headquarters may be calling with florist to florist orders during this holiday. These checks will be sent the week following the delivery date of the order and will be paid at 80%.

The FSN relay team is committed to making your holiday go smoothly.

The Arkansas Green Industry Association (ARGIA – formally the Arkansas Nurserymen’s Assoc.) held their annual convention last week in Hot Springs Arkansas. This year the underlying theme was “getting involved” both, with the association and the community. In an effort to get involved, the association gave its support to the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission and it’s environmentally friendly program. Going green and being pro-environment is not a new concept for ARGIA, so supporting the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission was a natural fit. As Anne Fuller, ARGIA director, put it “our industry was green when green wasn’t cool.” Nurseries and landscapers for many years have used organic and recycled products; created green-scapes that encourage the benefits of nature; promoted the benefits of gardening and giving back to the earth. In fact, the (more…)

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.

According to the Susan G. Komen Foundation … 10 million people around the world could die from breast cancer in the next twenty-five years without the cures …

Breast Cancer is predominately a disease that affects women. However, men have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Most individuals know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Hot Springs Arkansas was the hot spot for the 2007 Arkansas Florists Convention. FlowerShopNetwork staff had a wonderful time meeting and greeting all the fantastic florists and flower shops who attended the convention.

The FlowerShopNetwork booth was the place to be at the convention. Staff members and floral designers spent time discussing the issues of how to reach customers and providing flower arrangements specific to those customers’ needs. In fact to aid in reaching customers, all visitors to the booth had the opportunity to register for a complementary florist listing and a complimentary eCommerce website package.

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It has been another wonderful summer for the FlowerShopNetwork staff. In the past few weeks our staff has been to the Texas State Florist Convention (July 14-15) and the Oklahoma State Florists Association Conference (August 3-5). Our staff enjoyed the fellowship of many enthusiastic florists. It was great to meet up with long time friends as well as develop new friendships with many of the florists attending the show. The FlowerShopNetwork booth at both shows was a constant parade of interesting visitors. In (more…)

FlowerShopNetwork has received confirmation that their ad was selected as a winner of the Times Square Ad contest held by Dell Small Business Division.

“Congratulations! Your small business ad has been selected to run in Times Square.
Again, congratulations!

Sincerely,
Dell Small Business”

Our ad “The World Deserves Flowers…Send Some Today!” will be showcased ,along with other small business winners, in Times Square on July 9th and 10th.

Here is a preview of our ad

Thursday, the FlowerShopNetwork newsletter for June will be emailed to everyone who has signed up for the newsletters. However, if you would like a sneak preview of the newsletter here it is Lavender and the Pursuit of Happiness.

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