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NEWS
More great ideas from gifted florists

Christmas may be all wrapped up, but our virtual grab bag of business tips still has a few worth toasting in the new year. Read on to see what more gifted florists have to say, and remember to send any additional business builders to
Be Ready to Reward Employees on Day One
Even if the only thing your new employee has done is locate the bathroom and fill out his tax forms, he deserves some recognition!

Winston Fills Gift Baskets With Local Fare
Loading gift baskets with locally sourced products has paid off in increased gift basket sales for a Boston shop.

Think Linked
Wondering if LinkedIn and other online business networking sites can benefit your business?

HGTV Turns to Chicago Designer, Wholesaler
When Frank Fontana, host of HGTV network's "Design on a Dime," needed help spreading some holiday cheer without spreading his budget too thin, he called the Roy Houff Company in Chicago.

Florists Feel Chill in Holiday Spending
With more companies abstaining from elaborate, off-site holiday parties and consumer spending in a prolonged funk, florists are feeling the effect of a less festive buying mood this season.

Make Shopping at Work Less Work
Cyber Monday — the day loved by shoppers and loathed by human resource managers. Shopping at work seems to be recession proof, so you might as well ease the experience for those on-the-clock cart fillers.

Obituary: Floralife Leader Jim Sykora
Jim Sykora, who led Floralife to become a leading supplier of post-harvest products, died Dec. 8. He was 76.

SBA: Get Your Piping Hot, Fresh-Made Loans
Not unlike the bright red neon Krispy Kreme "HOT NOW" neon signs that announce a fresh batch of doughnuts, a Small Business Administration Official recently emphasized the open-for-business aspect of his agency to reporters, telling them: "The SBA is well and alive and we're making loans."

Make E-Mail Capture A Snap With Photo Contests
Want to see more of your customers this holiday season? You can see them in all their Christmas-sweater glory by hosting a photo contest on your Web site, like this one from Conklyn's.


 
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