Has anybody tried this and tracked how much business they got from it?? I would appreciate any and all feedback from this particular question. Also which area...
Lori, I have tried the wedding co-op ads. It's a very affordable way to advertise, but I did not find it very effective. We have tried newspaper ads - large...
Thanks for the info. I had a feeling that there was not much return on those co-op ads. You're right the emails have dwindled. Busy season is upon us. Which...
Hi Lori. Like Debbie, Ward's Florist, I have also tried the wedding co-op ads (albeit through FTD) and the return was nil on that expense. Another challenge...
Thanks, James, for your info. I'll take it into consideration when planning my strategy for getting wedding business. Lori ... wedding co-op ... Another ... ...
Lori- The last bridal show I did was at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, MA. It was a fashion show in which I designed all the bouquets and table pieces. It was...
That's an awful story. I have had that happen for a prom once or twice. Ahhh, new england, you gotta love it!!!! Well, thanks for the input and so sorry about...
thanks for the tip we were able to find watering cans . country greenery florist has fresh flowers,unique style, and friendly service. ... From: Kim...
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Good l was about to tell you that l did see some at fall river florist supply but you seem to be all set... Ernie...
Hi everyone, Just wanted to encourage everyone to watch their credit card statements closely. I signed on to one of my accounts today to find 4 separate...
In reference to the credit card fraud. We had over $600.00 charges on our BANK OF AMERICA credit card. We had not used our card for several months so the...
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Apr 10, 2006 1:44 pm
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I would like to wish you all a happy and profitable Easter hoiday!!! I know it is one of the harder holidays because of the grocery stores, but buy well and...
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Thank you for that Erlene - I loved it. My name is Jenna Babbidge and I own O'Malley's FLorist in Woburn, MA. I was up in your beautiful city last weekend, I...
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Hello everyone, I hope all is well with you and your shops. Good luck for the month of May I hope it is a record breaker in a positive way. There have been so...
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Good afternoon everyone, From a wholesaler perceptive, this proves to be a very good holiday for the industry as a whole. The growers in South America and...
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May 3, 2006 6:50 pm
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This Story has been sent to you by : erlene@... Miami flower import capital of the world, facing changes`Looking 10 years down the line, the...
Hi everyone, As many of you know, I closed my shop and am now one of the managers at Christmas Tree Shops. I absolutely love it there, but for the past couple...
Hello Dot, I do some purchasing at the CTS at different times of the year, the price is right and I have a tax exempt card from them. We love the quality and...
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May 10, 2006 8:23 pm
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Erlene LeBorgne (erlene@...) wanted you to read the following story:
Local florists hoping for online orders This story is available online...
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Hi everyone! I finally have a minute and I was wondering how everyone made out with the rain and flooding on Mother's Day weekend? Other then a panel of our...
Hi Debbie, We had a good Mother's day, sales for May were very good and we were up significantly over last year for the month. About two thirds of our increase...
In case any of you forgot what the flooding was like ..... I can't believe this rain. Our floral business has been great (best April ever, mothers day ...
Hi Everyone, Not sure if you've all had a chance see J Schwanke at any of the conventions or any wholesale house shows. He is full of energy and enthusiasm for...
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What Do You Know? By Romanus Wolter Chances are, not everything. Luckily, the unknown is full of opportunity. I recently spent some time with my 18-year-old...
