How To Start A Florist Business | Top Tips To Get Started

[@jeannguyen6]

I’m brand new and scared out of my mind, thank you for the video!

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

Just remember one step at a time. Make sure you focus on producing top-quality product and becoming a pro at marketing.

[@suhmie6170]

Thank you for sharing this video with us. I am actually planning of opening a flower shop!

[@cathyaalomari8813]

Thanks so much for this very informative video. Can I get a wholesale license now whileI am creating my online presence. I am just starting out with no experience at all.

[@daph3007]

Your video really got me in thinking mode. Thank you Frank for sharing your expertise with us!

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@sabrinafcasongilmore5212]

Your videos have taught me so m much thank you for taking the time to teach the business side of being a successful florist 🥰👌

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

You are so welcome. One of the great aspects of video, if you ever get stuck on something you can rewind or watch it again.

[@motionmuse5684]

Very helpful!! ❤️

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

More coming your way soon.

[@Paigeflowr]

I'm planning on opening up a shop too! And working on a floral KZbin channel.🤩🏵️

[@renetorres7704]

Hi, did you open your business. How are you doing.

[@jasminthomas8865]

I stumble across you channell and I am so greatful. Thank you for talking about this so simple yet powerful. This help me alot.

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

I'm happy you found the info helpful. After over 30 years in the business, I'm just trying to help other get a leg up. Stay tuned for more.

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

Grow that audience people, once you do everything else is so much easier.

[@PositiveGuide]

Thank you for this ☺️

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

You're welcome, Hope your holiday season is a good one this year.

[@isabellanepi4695]

Thank you so much!!! For your information!💖

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

You are very welcome. More coming your way soon.

[@cynthiabarrera6266]

Thank you for your insight! Is it possible to start this from home? Looking forward to hearing more!

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

You can definitely do this from home, a lot of people do. However, there are pros and cons. Because business, in general, is online, you've got to learn how the internet works and how current trends in Marketing work.

[@cynthiabarrera6266]

@@FrankBlanchardAIFD Thank you!

[@saipranavkitchen2355]

With out doing floral design certificates , we can do floral business?

[@saipranavkitchen2355]

We can do online business

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

In reality depending on where you are you can start anytime without any certification. In the USA all you need to work on is getting your business bank account set up, getting your federal tax ID set up, and registering your business trade name / DBA with the state you reside, and any licenses with your local city or county. Outside the USA it will obviously be different depending on what country you are in.

[@saipranavkitchen2355]

@@FrankBlanchardAIFD thank you 😊

[@isabelgarcia4290]

Could you give a few examples of a floral retail store front small flower shop business plan? :) Thank you!

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

Wow, impressive timing, I am actually starting to plan a few videos on that kind of topic. I've had a few other people ask me about this on my other social streams too. I will make a point of doing a new video on this topic very soon. Thanks for asking.

[@mesandz2623]

I’m a newbee!

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

ya gotta start somewhere. It's a fabulous journey.

[@amandadoyle2676]

you are brilliant am loving this ace advice as always

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

Lot's more coming your way.

[@nouxiong9091]

So, I just need to take a Basic floral class, wholesale license, retail license, EIN # ; to start my business, right?

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

Well, that's the basic stuff. There is a whole lot more that goes into having a successful business. Marketing and developing your brand and building your audience I would say are even more important.

[@smileyyyyy1249]

@@FrankBlanchardAIFD What if you have no experience in flowers? Like you never worked at a flower shop, you don’t really know nothing about flowers but just something about flowers just really interest you what do you think I should do ? I want to start or online flower business

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

@@smileyyyyy1249 Good question, I would answer it this way. The floral industry and the business of flowers is a profession. It takes knowledge, expertise, horticultural knowledge, design knowledge and the list goes on. If you are going to be successful you've got to be good. The business of flowers is definitely not an easy business to get started in. Some actual technical training is very helpful, working for someone else for a while to get some experience is invaluable/Priceless. That kind of experience can help keep you out of hot water in the future.

[@3blacky]

I think if you register as a DBA and have a bank account under DBA you can start now and do the rest as you go. I have heard it is suggested to keep a financial journal and "meeting notes" of decisions and details as records to have proof of operations(typed/professional) and can help proof an intention of registering as llc in the near future. As of knowledge and experience it is really about seeking for the information about the work you want to produce and actually creating (buying flower/tools) to produce and practice the work. Business is like riding a bike practice =experience and pivot as obstacles appear. A business plan is mandatory but also keep in mind there are milestones and now should be about knowledge. Have a calendar with intended arrangements and flowers/skills to learn your first year to secure future production operation instructions and know how to future order fillers while you keep investing in yourself/business as your first year business plan because making 400k in the first year might be unattainable without know how.that is best for 3-5 year biz plan. I started visiting the flower district in my city years prior befriending plenty of friendly helpful florist /wholesalers and connections but I am still reaching and aiming to reach the level some of my peers are in. It is attainable!

[@josephina6907]

Thanks a lot

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

You're welcome, I hope these tips helped.

[@Angie247Beers]

Doesn't one need to get their name secured, as in purchasing your domain PRIOR TO marketing your brand on IG, Pinterest or even paying for fakebook?

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

Good question, You definitely do want to make sure that for your website that the domain you want is available. Buying your Domain is one of your least expenses when getting started. I recommend getting your domain through Google Domains, that way you won't have to "Verify" your website. You can actually get all your social media for business set up prior to that. Getting started with your Social Media first can actually help get the ball rolling for you.

[@Angie247Beers]

@@FrankBlanchardAIFD thank you so much for your prompt response! I'm truly impressed with that alone, ...and I've really enjoyed watching your videos for reference🙂

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

@@Angie247Beers You are so welcome. I hope your journey in the flower world is a good one.

[@sharonfleming1260]

you took way to long to get to the point!. I'm am artist baby!...

[@irynalange8124]

It is so boring video....

[@cloudsky6188]

First time in this channel. I really appreciate sharing the information! I’m starting today selling for Mother’s Day and I’m going to the streets to sell them. Thank you !🙏🏽🪴🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

So sorry I missed your comment until now. For some reason KZbin has not been showing me all my comments right away. The joys of technology. I hope your Mother's Day all went well for you? Keep working on the journey.