New Online Workshops to Enhance Your Floristry Business Skills
Capel Manor College is pleased to launch three brand new online workshops for new and existing florists to help them expand their business skills in three key areas: wholesale buying, profit margins and UK growers and flowers.
The past year has been tough on florists and the industry as a whole. Brexit has had an impact on the way flowers are imported into the UK, and on top of that, COVID-19 has presented its own additional challenges.
The new workshops are perfect for existing floristry business owners or new florists who are about to enter the industry. They aim to equip florists with the essential business skills needed to help their businesses grow and cover topics such as seasonal availability, varieties and trends, maximising profit margins from large orders and minimising waste, or different types of wholesalers and how to purchase perishable and non-perishable goods.
Each workshop lasts three hours, costs £30 and will be taught by one of Capel Manor College’s industry expert tutors who has a wealth of experience in retail and e-commerce.
The Workshops
Introduction to Wholesale Buying
Gain an insight into the world of wholesale buying and learn about the different types of wholesalers available, how to navigate your way around a floristry wholesaler’s online store, and how to purchase perishable and non-perishable goods from a variety of wholesalers.
Date(s): 31 March or 30 June 2021
Time: 9am to 12pm
Cost: £30
Introduction to British Flowers and Growers
A basic introduction into local British flowers and UK growers. You will discover a network of growers who are experts in the latest trends, seasonal availability and varieties. You will also learn about growth areas within the floristry industry that are relevant for up-and-coming businesses.
Date(s): 28 April 2021
Time: 9am to 12pm
Cost: £30
Introduction to Maximising Profit Margins and Expenditure for Large Orders
This workshop will provide you with an introduction into how to maximise profits for your business. You will gain an understanding of how to create a basic buying list in order to minimise wastage, plus you will get advice on how to maximise profit from large orders.
Date(s): 26 May 2021
Time: 9am to 12pm
Cost: £30
Places on each workshop are limited. Head over to our booking form to secure your place on each workshop today.
Alternatively, if you need additional information, please contact our Head of School for Floristry and Event Styling, Claire Curtis, here.
