Wedding season is here, which means florists are busy making money, but more often than not, florists are more focused on getting as many sales as possible than their profit margins. Increased sales are beneficial to grow your client list, increase revenue, etc., but if you are not saving around $100+ a week, is the business even profitable?
This article will discuss the top money-saving tips for florists and how they should deal with Miami and South Florida wholesalers. Let’s get into it!
Shop In Bulk
Running a flower shop means everything needs to be fresh; that’s why many florists are afraid to buy in bulk, but we have all the secrets to make our flowers last longer, so why not? Aside from flowers, there are other accessories, such as dry material, floral form, scotch tape, packaging materials, etc. Reach out to Miami and South Florida wholesalers and ask for discounts and special prices for being a loyal customer. You can also negotiate the price to get the best possible deal.
Pre-book Orders And Inventory Early
Another way to save money and time is to sort orders and inventory in advance. Sort your orders based on difficulty level, such as floral vases, custom arrangements, bouquets, etc., and assign them accordingly. This will help you manage time and ensure your resources are being used properly.
Don’t Throw Out the Stems
A florist knows the amount of trash generated to create a beautiful custom floral arrangement. Thus, save them instead of throwing out tiny flower buds or stems. Convert these smaller pieces into miniature floral designs and set them on your counter. They are great for impulse buys, samples, or attracting customers. Moreover, you can use floral waste for other DIY projects as well.
Incorporate Free Space Or Greenery
When creating extensive floral arrangements, there are a lot of accessories involved, such as floral form, wires, scotch tape, etc. Florists hide these accessories by filling the entire space with flowers or greenery. We suggest adding greenery after putting the flowers. This will limit the amount of foliage and flowers used and keep the arrangement within budget. You can also use line materials to incorporate free space within a floral arrangement and increase its value.
Get Flower Food
Flower food is not cheap, but it helps you save a lot of money in the long run. You can ensure your flowers last longer and your customers have plenty of time to enjoy them by using flower food.
You can also buy flowers in bulk from Miami and South Florida wholesalers. Carefully add the flower food to the vase, floral foam, and other support materials to ensure their lifespan is doubled. You can also invest in an automatic dousing system to feed the proper amount of food to your plants; this way, you save money on flowers, plants, and flower food.
Stick To The Budget
When creating floral arrangements, florists might get tempted to add just one more flower or stem just because it looks pretty. Don’t do that! Stick to the budget provided by the client, follow the design, and make a profit. It’s also best to create pre-made floral bundle plans differentiated by pricing and let your clients choose from them.
As the spring and wedding season approaches, save on little expenses to generate colossal profits year-round. Consult Miami and South Florida wholesalers such as Berkeley Florist Supply to get the freshest flowers and accessories at the best rates. Call us or contact us to start saving on your floral designs today.