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Florist Friday Recap 4/20 – 4/26: Say Thanks!

We have a great weekly recap in store for you today! This week was Administrative Professional’s Week so many of our florists’ favorite arrangements were from bosses saying, “Thanks!” to their staff. There are also a lot of great prom corsage (yes it’s that time of year!), plus weddings, events and more! Keep reading to see the pictures!

Any Day Flower Arrangements

Administrative Professional's Flowers by Baker Florist & Gifts, Spencer NY

Thank You for Your Time by Baker Florist & Gifts, Spencer NY

“This was a huge hit for Administrative Professionals Day!”

Administrative Professional's Day 2013 flowers by Paisley Floral Design, Manchester NH

Administrative Professional’s Day flowers by Paisley Floral Design, Manchester NH

“3 vases of appreciation for administrative professionals! Delivered to customer’s home so he could hand deliver himself!”

Flower arrangement by Charm's Floral of Asheville, Asheville NC

Flower arrangement by Charm’s Floral of Asheville, Asheville NC

“Ahhhh… Pretty flowers & good coffee!”

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Say “Thanks So Much!” To Your Staff

Administrative Professional's Day is April 24th

Administrative Professional’s Day is April 24th. Take this opportunity to tell your staff “Thanks So Much!” Once known as Secretary’s Day, Administrative Professionals Day has become one of the largest workplace observances.

This special day is celebrated worldwide with activities recognizing support staff with gifts. In the United States, the day is often celebrated by giving one’s assistant gifts such as flowers, candy, or time off. Have you said “Thank You” to your staff lately? This is a perfect opportunity!

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Have Your Ordered Flowers For Your Staff Yet?

Secretary's DayAdministrative Professional’s Day (AKA Secretary’s Day) is Wednesday! There’s still time to order something special for your staff!

Any good business owner knows they would not be where they are without the help of their crew. Even temporary staff are essential to getting the job done and done right! How do you plan to recognize your staff on Administrative Professional’s Day?

The best, and easiest way to show your appreciation to your staff is by ordering flowers. It only takes a few minutes on your part, but will mean more to your staff than you can imagine.

You might also consider ordering a big gift basket for the entire office to enjoy. Whatever you choose, always always always buy from your REAL local flower shop. If you don’t know your local florist, use our handy florist finder to help!

Browse flower arrangements for Administrative Professional’s Day!

For A Master Multi-Tasker – Admin Prof Day is Apr 25th!

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Just what do you get for the person who does it all? Or maybe it’s a whole team of people who keep your business running smoothly. Give them something special to show them just how special they are to you. Flowers always make a great gift. They never fail to make someone smile and feel appreciated.

There is something about flowers that instantly put us in a better mood. It’s as though they transport us to a place of whimsy, beauty and peace. Flowers are the perfect way to break up the monotony of day-to-day work.

This Administrative Professional’s Day (aka Secretary’s Day) is April 25th, but don’t wait til Wednesday, send your flowers on Monday for a full week of beauty. Remember to always always always buy flowers from your neighborhood flower shop. If you don’t know your local florist, use our handy florist finder to find one today!

Don’t Leave Your Staff Out On Their Special Holiday!

Next week is Administrative Professionals Week, with the designated Admin Professionals DAY being on April 27th! (Formerly known as Secretary’s Day) This is the time to thank those who make our jobs a whole lot easier! Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances, it’s even celebrated worldwide.

A Bit Of History Of This Holiday

Sending Thank You FlowersIn 1955, the observance date of National Secretaries Week was moved to the last full week of April. The name was changed to Professional Secretaries Week in 1981, and became Administrative Professionals Week in 2000 to encompass the expanding responsibilities and wide-ranging job titles of administrative support staff.

Why Should You Celebrate?

Any good business owner knows they would not be where they are without the help of their crew. Even temporary staff are essential to getting the job done and done right! How do you plan to recognize your staff on Administrative Professional’s Day/Week?

Chocolate Lovers Gift BasketFirst off, you can NEVER go wrong with flowers. Everyone loves to receive beautiful blooms to brighten up an office desk. Have your flowers delivered on Monday to kick off a spectacular Administrative Professionals Week!

Gift baskets are also available from your local florist and are so exciting when delivered to an entire office. Everyone has a chance to sample some of their favorites. If your staff is more health-conscious, order a fresh fruits gift basket. If they have more of a sweet tooth, you might order a chocolate filled gift basket, or a candy gift basket! All are great ideas and so yummy for your crew!

For the rest of the week, go out of your way to do nice gestures for your staff. Clean the bathroom extra spick-and-span. Have a lunch cookout on a nice sunny day. Let everyone go an hour early on Friday. There are lots of great, and inexpensive ways you can show your crew just how much they mean to you.

Let us know what your plans are in the comments below! Post pictures as well!

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Administrative Professionals Day Gift Ideas

There’s no better gift than flowers to recognize the hard work of administrative professionals — well maybe time off …  But seriously, administrative professionals keep our businesses, churches, groups and other organizations moving.

April 24th (2013) is a day set aside for their appreciation — show them you care by sending something personalized just for them.

Many local florists offer some type of customizable gift basket options. Find out your administrative professional’s favorite candy or chocolates and send them a cute gift basket filled with his or her favorite sweets. If she prefer fruits and veggies, send her a fresh fruit basket. There are great skincare baskets filled with lotions, body sprays and bubble baths  you can send. Some florists even offer great themed baskets: Cat Lovers Baskets, Golf Baskets, Cooking Lovers Baskets, just to name a few.

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Don’t think sending flowers is too old-fashioned either! People LOVE getting flowers… (I’m not just saying that because I have to!) Sending flowers to the office is a great way to say thank you for all your hard work. Coffee cup arrangements are FANTASTIC for office gifts. Sure, getting flowers will brighten someones day, but seeing the coffee cup their flowers came in every morning can really give them the sense of appreciation that we can all use in the mornings.

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There’s No Foolin’ With Our April Flowers!

April is here! With April Fools Day in full bloom nationwide, there are tons of pranks taking place all over the place! At Flower Shop Network we love to feature great arrangements perfect for the upcoming month on our active Bloomin’ Blog— and our April 2010 Featured Flowers are NOT foolin’ around!

This beautiful arrangement is perfect for all of the fun holidays coming up this month! From Administrative Professional Day or as some of you  know it– Secretary Day to Earth Day and even to Easter, these gorgeous spring flowers are sure to win over your recipient!  The delightful flower arrangement is made with beautiful fuchsia Gerberas, peach roses, adorable yellow tulips, green button poms all packaged into cute vase with curly willow foliage! Don’t forget, you don’t have to wait for a holiday to brighten someone’s day—bring some cheer to your office or even your friend’s office with these bright spring flowers!

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Florists Announce Top 5 Secretaries Day Card Messages

Secretaries come in many shapes and sizes and go by just as many names. Administrative professional, administrative assistant, secretary, desk clerk and other monikers are given to that special person in every office who makes sure that things run smoothly. This knight in shining armor often receives little other recognition, so the gift of Secretaries Day flowers is the perfect expression of gratitude. For the busy executive, taking the time to send flowers is a special gesture because your secretary knows better than anyone how full your schedule is. However, delighting the heart of your administrative professional lies mostly in the card message.

Secretaries Day card messages are a unique pleasure for local florists. Their professionalism as an unsung hero is shared with secretaries, so the Administrative Professionals Day card messages composed with the help of florists are often the most heartfelt and endearing. Having Secretaries Day flowers delivered to your assistant sends a special message. To help send the perfect message to your administrative assistant, several florists were asked to reveal their favorite Administrative Professionals Day card messages.

The Office Unsung Hero–Top Five Secretaries Day Card Messages:

  1. Here’s to you for all you do! Happy Secretary’s Day.
  2. For running a tight ship with grace and gentility. Wishing you a happy Secretary’s Day.
  3. Couldn’t do it without you. Thanks for all that you do. Happy Administrative Professional’s Day.
  4. Secretary. Administrative Professional. Assistant. No matter what title you have, you are foremost my friend. Wishing you a happy Secretary’s Day.
  5. You brighten up the room with your smile. Thanks for being more uplifting than my morning coffee. Happy Secretary’s Day.

There are many more Secretaries Day enclosure card messages for you to view. Enjoy them all today!

Secretary’s Day: More Than A Simple Thank You

I may not have a secretary but I’ve been one, and the simple pleasure that comes from an employer’s appreciation is worth its weight in gold. Sometimes it is hard to find the right words to show an employee how valuable their efforts really are. Administrative professional, clerical assistant, secretary—whatever title graces the placard, the right hand they provide helps ensure a smooth functioning workplace.

Sometimes the day begins cheerily with a bright smile from your assistant as you walk in the door. Other times it is the secretary who is always a step ahead during crunch times that proves of invaluable importance. This week is Secretary’s Week across America. What better time than now to show just how much you appreciate the smell of a fresh pot of coffee every morning, not having to field problem phone calls, office products in ample supply, and a workplace that feels like home every time you arrive. I would’ve loved receiving any of these popular arrangements for Secretary’s Day.

–   Brynn FSN Support Staff-

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