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Floral Management

August 2006

The Hook for Hospitals , (p. 29)
  Design Recipes , (p.38)

July 2006

Make your own Sundae, (p. 14)
  SAF/FPO Alliance, (p.18)
  Incentive Equation, (p. 20)
  Single Out Stars, (p. 20)
  You Work Marvelous, (p. 20)
  Tools of the Trade , (p. 26)
  Cash-and-Carry Success Stories, (p. 26)
  Design Recipes & Source Guide, (p.38)
  Rotation Guidance , (p. 46)


June 2006

Design Tips, (p. 18)
  Why Are Permanents So Pricey, (p.18)
  Make It Legal , (p. 20)
  Subject: Open Immediately, (p. 26)
  Increase Web Traffic, (p. 26)
  Tech Talk, (p. 26)
  Get Blogging, (p. 31)
  Life Before and After POS, (p. 51)
  Cooler Q&A, (p.62)

May 2006

Design for Profit , (p. 29)
  Label Maker=Money Maker , (p. 29)
  You Sell What? , (p. 29)
  Delivery Cost Spread Sheet, (p. 35)
  From Tragedy to Turning Point, (p. 36)
  Design Recipes and a Source Guide , (p. 38)


April 2006

Beat the Masses, (p.20)
  Post it Right, (p.20)
  Six Ways to Get Noticed, (p.24)
  Sample Press Release 1, (p.30)
  Sample Press Release 2, (p.30)
  Media Coverage Clips, (p.30)
  Deconstructed Release, (p.30)
  PR Agency Expectations, (p.30)
  Controversial Topics , (p.30)
  Cold Chain: Overrated?, (p.39)
  April Business of Design Recipes, (p.46)
  KaBloom, 1 (p.39)
KaBloom, 2
  Floral Bloggers, (p.48)

March 2006

Calla on Call , (p. 17)
  Booth Know-How, (p. 30)
  The Know Knows, (p. 30)
  Jazz it Up , (p. 48)


February 2006

Up-Sell Online , (p. 14)
  Space Invaders , (p. 14)
  Reincarnated Carnations, (p. 17)
  Donate Smarter, (p. 24)
  Noteworthy Approach, (p. 30)
  ABC's of Promotion , (p.33)
  Improve Your Credit Score, (p. 35)
  Free Credit Reports, (p. 35)
  Handout Help, Part II, (p. 46)
  Test Your Care IQ, Part I, (p.46)

 

January 2006

Playing to Win , (p. 24)
  Cold-Chain Chatter, (p. 24)
  Scoop on Columbia , (p.33)
  Bag it Up, (p.33)
  Calendar Check , (p. 38)
  Shop Strategically , (p. 38)
  Health Savings Accounts (HSA) , (p. 42)
  Handout Help, (p. 54)

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December 2005

Youthful Tactics, (p. 12)
  Pink in Designs , (p. 17)
  Home Office , (p.20)
  Social Programs, (p. 31)
  Trading Spaces, (p. 31)
  Sample Management Binder Charts, (p. 35)
  Designer Worksheet, (p. 35)
  Designing for Profits Nov. 2003, (p. 35)
  Designing for Profits Dec. 2003, (p. 35)
  Creative Profits, (p. 35)
  Righteous Recipes, (p. 35)

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November 2005

Catch the Wave, (p. 12)
  You're Fired ... Legally, (p. 20)
  That's Not All, Folks, (p. 43)
  Hall of Fame History, (p. 47)
  Call for Nominations, (p. 48)
  Design Cost Sheets, Dumpage Forms, (p. 58)
  Dos and Don'ts of Donating, (p. 58)
  Rose Guarantee, (p. 70)

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October 2005

More Letters to the Editor, (p. 8)
  Signs on Staff, (p. 14)
  Q&A with Christine_Martindale, (p. 18)
  Afterlife of Winners, (p. 31)
  Sneak Preview, (p. 42)
  Valerie Dawes' Letter to Her Senator, (p. 50)
  The Many Delights of Orange, (p. 54)
  Wired Up, (p. 56)

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September 2005

Online Directories; Sales Maker or Money Waster, (p. 29)
  Deceptive Listing, (p. 29)
  A Pay-Per-Click Primer, (p. 29)
  Samples Mission Statements, (p. 37)
  Back to Basics, (p. 62)
  Q&A with the FTC

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August 2005

Full-Length Letters, (p. 8)
  Cole Strikes Gold, (p. 10 )
  Potted Orchids, (p. 17)
  Tropicals, (p. 17)
  Just Say No, (p. 18)
  A Written Proposal, (p. 27)
  KaBloom Pushes 'Certified' Flowers, (p. 36)
  U.S. Green Label: Closer to a Reality?, (p. 36)

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July 2005

Take this Job and Love It, (p. 14)
  What Are Consumers Thinking, (p. 39 & p. 46)
  Update on Upgrades, (p. 42)
  Economical to Buy Direct? (p. 54)
  SAF's Consumer Attitudes and Behaviors About Floral Purchiasing Study, (p. 46)

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June 2005

Designing for Profits, (p. 36)
  Creative Profits, (p. 36)
  Righteous Recipes, (p. 36)
  Cost Considerations, (p. 64)
  Care and Handling Resource Guide, (p. 70)

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May 2005

Defending Basement Bettys, (p. 8)
  Credit-and-debit-card fees, (p. 16)
  Good Hiring Practices, (p. 22)
  That Crucial First Impression, (p. 32)
  Underwater Cutting, (p. 40)
  Foam Use, (p. 40)
  Ethylene Control, (p. 40)
  Refrigeration, (p. 40)
  Flower Price Sheet and Basic Cost Sheet, (p. 43)
  POS Comparison, (p. 48)

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April 2005

See How SAF handles floral offenders, (p. 10)
  Lyon's Professional Secretaries Week flier, (p. 12)
  Secret Shop Analysis Form, (p. 20)
  SAF-sponsored focus groups, (p. 39)

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March 2005

How to Lure Brides at Wedding Shows, (p.10)
  Tropical Wedding Tips, (p.15)
  Order Smarter, (p. 15)
 

Retailers Respond, (p. 16)

  How to write an effective
event-design contract, (p. 28)
  Vow for Profits, (p. 50)
  Yip-Caulys, (p. 53)
  Online Directories: Sales Maker or Money Waster, (p. 53)
  Florists who lured in diverse customers, (p. 54)
  Resources, (p. 62)
  More time-saving tips, (p. 62)

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February 2005

2004 Grass-Roots Initiatives, (p.9)
  E-mail Guidelines, (p.12)
  Orchid Names, (p. 15)
 

Importance of Sympathy flowers, (p. 18)

  Wowing Funeral Directors, (p.14, 33 & 35)
  Pay-Per Click Advertising, (p. 24)
  Mercury 6.0 and Advantage, (p. 40)
RTI 9.3 and 10.0, (p.40)
POS system comparison, (p. 40)

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January 2005

Leatherleaf Shortage, (p. 17)
  More Details o Directories, (p. 39)
  Key-Word Marketing, (p. 17)
 

Meet the Florists
Bouquets, (p. 62)
Knight's, (p. 62)

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December 2004

2004 Floral Management Article Index, (p. 6)
  It's A Green, Green World, (p. 14)
  Fabulous Fillers, (p. 17)
  SAF's Floriculture Hall of Fame Honorees, (p. 33)
  Profitable Deliveries, Part 1, (p. 35)
  Delivery Pool Guidance, (p. 35)
 

Green Label Update, (p. 36)

  POS Comparison, (p. 40)
  Article Resources
A Life Prolonging Solution, (p. 46)
Ethylene Control, (p. 46)
Audit Your Care and Handling, (p. 46)
Be Cool, Be Clean, (p. 46)

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November 2004

Care and Handling Pointers, (p. 19)
  Bloom-Opening Scale, (p. 20)
  Classify a Temporary Holiday Employee
Pamper Your Staff, (p. 22)
  Delivery Discussion, (p. 54)
  Delivery System Resources, (p. 70)

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October 2004

Foliage Finds, (p. 15)
  Sample Complaint Procedure Policy, (p. 18)
  Fire Legally, (p. 18)
  Where Are They Now?, (p. 27)
  Sample Invitations, (p. 42)
  Working with Caterers, Entertainment, (p. 42)
  Business Incorporation Options, (p. 46)
  KaBloom Introduces Self-Serve Flowers, (p. 50)

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September 2004

Life Cycle of Fruit, (p. 14)
  Handling Sexual Harassment, (p. 18)
  Find a Family Business Consultant, (p. 39)
  More Management Succession Insight, (p. 50)

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August 2004

Famous Moms, (p. 10)
  Pet Business, (p. 12)
  Background Checks, (p. 18)
  Gift Basket Resource Guide, (p. 26)
 

Recipe Sheets, (p. 26)
Recipe_1
Recipe_2
Supply Cost in Gift Baskets

  Last Month's Shop Profile, (p. 35)
  Accrual-Based Budget, (p. 35)
  Design Ideas for Ponds, Pools, (p. 46)
  More on Transpirants, (p. 46)

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July 2004

Cross Promotions, (p. 36)
  Bachman's Mother Day Media Advisory, (p. 43)
  More on VoIP, (p. 56)

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June 2004

Green Label Growers, (p. 20)
  Boomer Puts a Price Tag on Her Shop, Part 1, (p. 41)
  Resource Guide, (p. 70)
Using Solutions
Ethylene Control
Cleanliness

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May 2004

Health Insurance Options at a Glance, (p. 28)
  Blooming Beauty Care Guidelines, (p. 46)

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April 2004

Search Engine, (p. 14)
  Selling Strategies, (p. 14)
 

Customer Perks
Dean Georges' Thank-you letter, (p. 24)
Penny Coley's in-store seminars, (p. 24)

  Manager Job Descriptions, (p. 30)
 

FTD Sale, (p. 34)

  Sealed with a Mist, (p. 46)

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March 2004

Marketing Forces, (p. 26)
  Get on Their Radar Screen, (p. 26)
 

Weddings: Paper, Processes and Policies:
McAdams Wedding Contract, (p. 44)

McAdams Wedding Worksheet, (p. 44)

Wedding Procedures, (p. 44)

Bridal Consultation
Worksheet, (p. 44)


Wedding Consultation/Procedure information for Bride, (p. 44)

Appointment Confirmation Letter, (p. 44)

Pre-Consultation Letter for Brides, (p. 44)

Rental Agreement, (p. 44)

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February 2004

Keep the Retail Romance Alive, (p.12)
  Electronic Gift Cards, (p. 12)
  Consumer Usage, (p. 30)
  Markups Made Easy, (p. 38)

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January 2004

Restaurant Fax Form, (p. 34)
  Florists giving back to the community, (p. 14)

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December 2003

Designing for Profit, (p. 39)

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November 2003

Flower Price and Basic Cost Sheets, (p. 56)
  Where are They Now, (p. 30)
  Righteous Recipes, (p. 56)

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October 2003

Ratio Cheat Sheet, (p. 50)
  Where are They Now, (p. 30)
  Sample Script, (p. 42)

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September 2003

Designer Worksheet, (p. 25)
  Recipe Arrangements, (p. 25)
  Pick A Lawyer, (p. 42)
  Majestic Rose, April 2003 Industry News, (p. 50)
  Do-Ahead Designing, (p. 54)

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August 2003

Living By Corporate Rules, (p. 20)
  Recipe Arrangements, (p. 32)
  Payroll Tracking Form, (p. 32)
  Wire Service Performance, (p. 32)

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July 2003

Funeral/Sympathy Sales, (p. 13)
  Customer-Service Test, (p. 18)
  Sample Past Due Account Letters, (p. 41)
  Sourcing Foam and Proportioners, (p. 54)

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June 2003

Sample Job Descriptions, (p. 18)
  Electronic Gift Cards, (p. 31)
  Online Marketing, (p. 31)

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May 2003

Multicultural Marketing, (p. 16)
  Florist and Favorites, (p. 20)
  Sample Credit Applications, (p. 33)
  Calculating Labor Cost, Part 1 (p. 38)
  Calculating Labor Cost, Part 2 (p. 38)
  Design Costing Form, (p. 38)
  More Cooler Info, (p. 46)

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April 2003

Administrative Professionals Weeks Ideas, (p. 37)
  Easter Lily Alert (p. 37)
  Florists' Experience with LFCs, (p. 54)

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March 2003

How to run a family meeting, (p. 18)
  More Bridal Flower Trends, (p. 37)
  Balloon Job Cost Form, (p. 54)
  How to Make a Balloon Column, (p. 54)

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February 2003 Business Coach, (p. 22)
  By-The-Stem Sales Tactics, (p. 38)
  WF&FSA Survey, (p. 34)
 

Maternity Leave Policies, (p.18)

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January 2003

On the Rebound: More florists bouncing back after Gerald Stevens, (p.18)
  Visual Impact, (p. 54)
 

Phoebe Floral Shop's advertising materials:
Phoebe Logo, (p. 24)
Decorate, (p. 24)
Invitation, (p. 24)
Thanks, (p. 24)

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December 2002

Fire Prevention Tips, (p. 20)
  Bulb Reference Chart, (p. 38)

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November 2002

Holiday Party Survey results, (p. 18)
  Ethlyene Information, (p. 62)
  Floral Accounting 101, Chapter Four, (p. 49)

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October 2002

Bring Out the Brand, (p. 27)
  Bouquet's PR 1, (p. 27)
  Bouquet's PR 2, (p. 27)
  Past Marketer of the Year Winners, (p. 27)

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August 2002

Help Your Accountant, (p. 33)

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July 2002

ES & VB Sheet, (p. 54)
  Sample Application, (p. 16)

Design Cost Form, (p. 43)

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June 2002 Sample E-Newsletter, (p. 39)
  Sample E-Promotion, (p. 39)
  Spam Laws by State, (p. 39)
  Wire-In Phone Log (p. 52)

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April 2002

Life-Prolonging, (p. 46)
  KaBloom Boom, (p. 18)

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Floral Trend Tracker

Floral Trend Tracker, Volume 8, No. 1

Where do orders originate?
  Web site security links
  How to register with a search engine
Floral Trend Tracker, Volume 8, No. 2
Spring 2004
Additional charts from the "10-Year Snapshot" article
Charts include:
Floral Purchases by Gender
Age Distribution of Floral Consumers
Floral Purchasing by Occasion
Spending per Customer Transaction at Florists and Other Outlets for Unarranged and Arranged Fresh Flowers
Reasons for Floral Purchases at Reatil Florists
Gift Purchases of Fresh Flowers: Arranged vs. Unarranged
Fresh Flower Purchases
Floral Arranagement Spending per Transactions at Retail Florists
Rose Purchases by Selected Colors for Valentine's Day
Florist Share of Fresh Flower Purchases by Consumers

Fresh Flower Consumers by Highest Educational Attainment of Head of Household
Percent of Households Reached by Floral Segment
Spending per Customer Transaction by Segment
Poinsettias: Still Gift Worthy
Floral Purchase by Month
Bedding Plant Purchases: Planned vs. Impulse
Reasons for Floral Purchases at Retail Florists
Spending per Customer Transaction for Fresh Flowers
Fresh Flower Purchasing by Gender

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