NEW DATE ADDED - Chelsea Heat, Newcomer Competition & Demonstration.
We have a NEW HEAT added to the list... So there is now even more locations that you can take part in the Chelsea heat competitions or the Newcomer competitions.
BUT BOOK YOUR SPOT TODAY -
we must know you're coming!
You too could be competing at the World famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show!
Brighton & Andover kicked off the Florist Get Togethers for 2017 and they were really excellent evenings. Proactive florists came together and drilled down the topics that matter to them, the discussions were varied, with great thought provoking ideas and comments coming out of the talks. Florists left with so much to consider as their heads were filled with new ideas and topics to work on. We're coming to Norwich on Tuesday 24th January, followed by.......
Stoke on Trent, Wrexham, Barnstable, Truro, Belfast & Dublin, where will we see you?
Florists have been having their say grading the roses on quality/beauty, value for money and suitability for both a standard and luxury dozen red rose design. We'll bring you the full results after our final voting and red rose showcase at the Norwich Florist Get
Together Evenings next week. But so far Red eagle and Red Naomi! are doing well for the Luxury end and Rhodos and Freedom for standards - we'll collate all the figures, taking everything into account and bring you the full report next week!
BFA Vision conference - a day of speakers, debate and business inspiration that is open to all trade florists, growers and suppliers whether BFA members or not.
We have an amazing and exciting conference and workshop for you. Click on the links below and take the time out to make sure your business thrives in 2017! We have have negotiated a good hotel package but booking a hotel room must be placed by the 25th February.
Christmas retail trading figure hit the news yesterday and we want to know how OUR INDUSTRY COMPARES!!
We'd like to see how we compare to other retailers did we do better than John Lewis? Next?
Help us get an over view of our industry's Christmas trading. It'll take 2 minutes! We'll share the info with you soon, so you can see how you compare!
We're delighted to welcome our newest Associate member C.J LOVE Wholesale. It's great to have you on board
CLICK HERE for more information on all our Corporate and Associate members.
The Flower Lounge - National Wedding Award Florist of the Year Winner! Congratuations Sian & the Team!
The very best wedding suppliers in the country were honoured on Thursday 12th January at The Wedding Industry Awards, which hosted a glittering ceremony held at the world famous Café de Paris in London’s West End. We're delighted that the most recent member to join the BFA Team took the very top spot!
DID YOU KNOW? We're pleased to announce that following feedback from our Florist Get Togethers we'll be bringing you an array of useful documents over the coming weeks...
Keeps your eyes peeled and we'll be sharing a whole range of documents that you might find just perfect to use, compare or improve your own.
With Valentine looming & Mothers day soon following, is it time you got a system to make your life easier? Strelitzia software is half price for the first 3 months and offer a free cash drawer and receipt printer for BFA Members CLICK HERE to go to their page. CLICK HERE to see more member offers.
Now Even More Connection with consumers to
'Support the Local Professional BFA florist'
Exciting Plans to launch a consumer newsletter!
The BFA Promote promotional floristry at every opportunity...
A presence at shows, to over half a million consumers annually
Via the consumer facebook page
Through visitors to our 'find a florist' website to share all the interesting articles
NOW WE'RE LAUNCHING THE CONSUMER NEWSLETTER to go straight to their in box!
If you join Use Promo Code CB50 to join as a first time BFA Florist Business member, and you'll receive your membership at a 50% discount! Just £40 plus VAT
