Everyone loves flowers and many of our customers have desire to get connected with this business. Some want to open a flowers shop after they retire and there are others who start cultivation of flowers. Today I met one gentleman Col Walia (Retired) who started growing roses and gerberas in Maval District of Pune. He exports these flowers to many European countries. The flowers which are left are sold (distributed) to local florists in Delhi.
But from my personal experince from running a flower retail shop in delhi for more than 20 years now, I believe it is not an easy job. There are no holidays and working hours are long. In these 20 years, I have seen more than 20 people who started a florist shop and then later closed down.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Flowers uplift your mood
A University study linked flowers with happy emotions and increased intimacy with family and friends, and other research has found that flowers in the workplace heighten creativity and problem-solving skills.Nothing uplifts a room or your spirits like a bouquet of fresh flowers.Choose flowers that echo the look and feel of your surroundings.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Cheater who pose as customer
Today I received a call from a customer (?) from Delhi who wanted to order flowers and sweets on my website www.indiafloristdirect.com
When he told me this word sweets, I remember an incident which my fellow florist shared with me few days back. He received similar such request, it was a huge order of around 10 kg sweets along with big teddy and flowers. The reason why my friend became suspicious was that the customer was very carelessly spending(did not check price etc) and was asking repeatedly what else you have. The customer did not give his exact address but wanted to take delivery near his house. Though his payment was processed and the gifts were delivered, but if this turns up as a fraud (the credit card can be charged back in next 90 days after the purchase is made), my fellow florist will have to return the money (to the original card holder).
I did not want to take a risk so I told the caller to pay on delivery which he immediately refused.
When he told me this word sweets, I remember an incident which my fellow florist shared with me few days back. He received similar such request, it was a huge order of around 10 kg sweets along with big teddy and flowers. The reason why my friend became suspicious was that the customer was very carelessly spending(did not check price etc) and was asking repeatedly what else you have. The customer did not give his exact address but wanted to take delivery near his house. Though his payment was processed and the gifts were delivered, but if this turns up as a fraud (the credit card can be charged back in next 90 days after the purchase is made), my fellow florist will have to return the money (to the original card holder).
I did not want to take a risk so I told the caller to pay on delivery which he immediately refused.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Organic Flowers
In India, not many people have heard this term. The reason is that Organic Flowers are neither grown nor imported in India yet. What are organic flowers? The Organic flowers are flowers grown without using pesticides and chemicals. The main goal of organic floriculture is that there is no harm to the environment.
In non organic floriculture, the pesticides used on flowers are a big problem for the workers who grow the flowers.Pesticides on flowers can also be a problem for anyone who handles the flowers including consumers since many pesticides are easily absorbed through the skin.
The organic flowers are expensive. But then there are many advantages of organic flowers over non organic flowers. One is that Organic flowers have more vase life. It makes sense to use Organic flowers for religious purpose. They have nice fragrance. And above all, they do not harm environment and have no negative health effect on florists and consumers.
In non organic floriculture, the pesticides used on flowers are a big problem for the workers who grow the flowers.Pesticides on flowers can also be a problem for anyone who handles the flowers including consumers since many pesticides are easily absorbed through the skin.
The organic flowers are expensive. But then there are many advantages of organic flowers over non organic flowers. One is that Organic flowers have more vase life. It makes sense to use Organic flowers for religious purpose. They have nice fragrance. And above all, they do not harm environment and have no negative health effect on florists and consumers.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Marriage season and florist
Marriage season is arriving soon and people are make preparations for that. In any Indian marriage (or for that matter any marriage)flowers play a very important role. People are contacting florists. Main areas for flower decoration on marriage are Stage decoration, Gate decoration, Table for guests, Vedi, Jaimala, Car decoration and Room decoration.
I some instances people get into the hands of middleman and this is not advisable. The work done by a middleman is more expensive and of poor quality. People should always contact a real local florist directly who will do a good job. This real local florist should be contacted quite early (around 60 to 70 days before marriage) so they can prepare well in advance and do a wonderful (job) decoration which you shall never forget in your lifetime.
Florist may ask you for a theme, like the color of flowers, or type of flowers you want them to use. For lavish marriage parties the flowers need to be imported from Thailand and Holland.
I some instances people get into the hands of middleman and this is not advisable. The work done by a middleman is more expensive and of poor quality. People should always contact a real local florist directly who will do a good job. This real local florist should be contacted quite early (around 60 to 70 days before marriage) so they can prepare well in advance and do a wonderful (job) decoration which you shall never forget in your lifetime.
Florist may ask you for a theme, like the color of flowers, or type of flowers you want them to use. For lavish marriage parties the flowers need to be imported from Thailand and Holland.
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