Running a florist business is extremely hard work as most independent florists are open six days a week although some do close early on Wednesday. If you buy your flowers from the markets then you will have to wake up really early so that you can buy your stock & have your shop ready for business at 8:30am.
Supermarkets have eaten into profit margins by offering cut price bouquets for as little as a few dollars. There is still money to be made though if you live in a well to do area and target the upper end of the market.
People in the UK love giving flowers as a special gift for occasions like Valentines Day, Mother’s Day, weddings and the birth of a new child. Flowers are the ideal gift item to express your feelings for a loved one.
The biggest mistake an entrepreneur can make is to open a florist with no prior experience. You can attend courses in flower arranging at many colleges and there are flower arranging clubs in most cities. In my opinion this is still not enough to run a florist successfully.
For people that love the idea of running a florist, I would advice them to work in a florist shop for at least six months before opening...