SEO Florist services:
Blossoms Network offers SEO services for Florists
In this Internet age, more and more florists are building or considering websites for their business, let Blossoms Network assist you in your solutions. We can guide you to placement on search engines such as Google, Yahoo, MSN. Blossoms Network offers full SEO Florist services to flowershop owners. For Blossoms Network members, we offer this as a value added service. Blossoms Network is your SEO Florist experts.Contact the Florist SEO experts at Blossoms Network today! You have a website that isn't producing business for you? Then you need to speak to us.
Attention: Canadian Florists in Atlantic Canada:
Be sure to attend the best function of the weekend anywhere in Canada for Florists on MAY 23 - 25, 2008 The Flowers Canada Atlantic Region Spring Conference. This the best conference you can attend. Blossoms Network is encouraging Florists from all of Canada to even attend! You can't afford to miss this conference, this will boost your business like no other conference held on the same weekend. You need to attend it, if you can't afford to miss it! It will boost your business like no other conference during the same time period.
For complete information contact Flowers Canada National office in Ottawa or click this link for registeration information:
Fun game for Florists:
When your a florist, you don't have much time for anything but work, but here's a fun free game from Yahoo. Available for Windows.
http://get.games.yahoo.com/proddesc?gamekey=flowershop
Why buying from a local florist is the best choice.
Amy
Stewart, author of Flower Confidential, regularly offers up her opinion
on her blog ‘Dirt by Amy Stewart’. Recently, Stewart posted a list of
12 Reasons to Shop at a Local Florist. Here’s the list and points you
can use promote to consumers at your shop:
1. Our flowers are better
2. We take better care of our flowers.
3. We take better care of you.
4. We offer a money-back guarantee
5. We’ll handle your long-distance orders.
6. We’re part of your community.
7. We give back.
8. We care about the environment.
9. We go the extra mile.
10. We’re artists.
11. We’re affordable.
12. We have more fun.
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Blossoms Network encourages consumers to shop at a Blossoms Network member shop today for their upcoming Valentines gift day gifting. Ask your local florist if they are a member of Blossoms Network if they aren't, tell them they should be.
Below is a video U-TUBE Link
Why it's a good idea to shop at a local florist this coming St. Valentines Day, and not an online florist service.
Flowers Canada (Ontario) Ltd. Launches Pick Ontario Campaign
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Those
who believe in the importance of purchasing Ontario-grown products are
being asked to add cut flowers and potted plants to their list.
At
the Grocery Innovations Tradeshow being held in Toronto this week,
Flowers Canada (Ontario) Ltd. launched Pick Ontario, a comprehensive
marketing communications campaign intended to raise awareness, interest
and demand for Ontario-grown cut flowers and potted plants.
Increasing
numbers of people want to support their local economy by purchasing
products grown in Ontario, said the Manager of Pick Ontario, Gary
Gander. Yet our market research shows that one in five people don''t
know the origin of the flowers and potted plants they buy.
Gander
added that with Ontario-grown cut flowers and potted plants, consumers
are ensured the freshest product available theres no time in storage
while they wait for their flight. This reduced time to market and
proper transportation means that Ontario flowers and potted plants give
consumers great value.
To raise the profile of Ontario grown cut
flowers and potted plants with independent grocers and retailers,
Flowers Canada (Ontario) Ltd. has set up a Pick Ontario display at
Foodland Ontarios Grocery Innovations Tradeshow booth. Some of the 50
varieties of cut flowers and 150 varieties of potted plants grown in
Ontario will be on display.
Pick Ontario is funded by The
Ontario Greenhouse Alliance and the Agricultural Adaptation Council. A
consumer-focused campaign will be launched in the coming months.
Flowers
Canada (Ontario) Ltd. is an association of floriculture farmers in
Ontario. Its mission is to enhance the profitability and
competitiveness of Ontarios floriculture industry.
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Blossoms Network E-ORDER CENTRE AREA
Blossoms Network is pleased to annouce that we are offering our members an online order centre right from this website, florists enter the E-Order Order Centre from the main page of our website, www.tryblossoms.com from there you will enter a secure website SSL, similar to that of your online banking services. "This is 100% secure and easy to use, designed with the florist in mind", says Peter Plumley , President of Blossoms Network. No extra charge to our membershops to use this important new floral tool. All you require is a Internet equipped computer at your shop. Also a membershop may use E-Order Inquiry Area to ask the status of an already sent order, this will save members time from sending faxes or doing phone calls. We look forward to seeing all our members using these new services. Look for expanded Online services in the coming months.
Blossoms Network posts Mother Day 2007 results
Industry Executives Positive on Mother’s Day Sales
Top
floral industry executives say preliminary sales results indicate a
strong Mother’s Day, but a trend toward late orders could prove
problematic for florists down the road.
Late orders were not a trend Peter Plumley, president of Blossoms Network Floral Services,
noticed. In fact, Plumley says the company got “thousands of orders
prior to the last week of April,” and believes consumers are ordering
earlier partly due to florists’ promotions and marketing campaigns.
Source: SAF E-Brief May 16 2007
Elite Ribbon Printers
Blossoms Network is very pleased to announce today, that it is endorsing the Elite Ribbon printer as the best choice for florists when it comes to printing custom scripts or images on ribbon. Peter Plumley the founder of Blossoms Network stated "this offers florists all over North America the most powerful, reliable and affordable ribbon printer in the market today and is proud to endorse the company and printer" All Blossoms Network members are eligible to buy this printer at a special price and receive a bonus with their purchase. To see an interactive presentation of the printer in action, please click here.
To obtain details about this exciting offer email or call Blossoms Network or The Elite Ribbon Company.
US Shops Credit Card Processing offer:
Are you a Florist and your credit card processor has you locked in?
If you're a Florist in the United States, Blossoms Network has a solution for you. This applies only to US based retail floral operations. Contact us today for exciting details.
Join Flowers Canada today:
If you're a Canadian floral retailer or wholesaler and not a member of Flowers Canada, Blossoms Network would encourage you to become a Flowers Canada member today. Very affordable membership rates, networking, weekly e-news letters, credit card savings programs, gas savings programs annual convention in a Canadian venue. For more information vist the Flowers Canada Website at http://www.flowerscanada.org
10 Myths of Association Membership in Flowers Canada
-reprinted from Retail Florist magazine January 2007 issue
Myth # 1: “It takes too much time.” Leaders in many industries say that if you spend 5 per cent of your work time engaged in professional development, you’ll be well on the way toward long-term success. For most people, 5 per cent means 100 to 125 hours a year. But in the end, you decide how much time you want to commit, whether it’s two hours a year or fifty.
Myth # 2: “Membership costs too much.” Many florists will tell you that they can’t afford the membership fees ($250) but can they afford to not act at all. As Charles Kremp III says on page 17, they can “ride things out as they go out of business or make a positive effort to make things better.”
More importantly, just one good idea gleaned from your membership can be worth thousands – or tens of thousands – of dollars.
Myth # 3: “I already know the people in my industry.” Sure you do. But you don’t know everyone. And you don’t know the people who will join next week. And you don’t have exposure to the ideas, knowledge and enthusiasm these newcomers bring to the table.
Myth # 4: “I’m just one person. I don’t really make a difference.” Are you kidding? All it takes is one person to set your association on an aggressive new course of legislative advocacy. All it takes is one person to organize a committee dealing with new industry standards. All it takes is one person to energize an assoc-iation group with new ideas and enthusiasm.
Myth # 5: “I’ve already learned what I need to know in my profession.” Even if you have full command of the knowledge in your field, in this day and age it changes constantly. And just as important, if you’re brimming over with knowledge, it’s even more important that you share what you know with your peers
Myth # 6: “Association issues don’t concern me.” Just about everything your association does concerns you in some way. The tax dispute raging in another community today might affect you tomorrow. The new technology being developed in another part of the nation might help you preserve jobs and profit five years from now. Or the sales trends in a nearby community might well be on their way toward you.
Myth # 7: “Members have to attend too many meetings.” Sure, associations schedule many meetings – an annual convention, committee meetings, regional conferences, special events. But ultimately, you decide what you’re going to attend – and how deeply you’ll participate.
Myth # 8: “The association just helps my competition.” Long ago, even back in the time of the medieval guilds, competitors recognized that they had common interests. These included certification, product standards, industry-wide promotion, training and education, legislative advocacy, and more. Only by working together could individuals pursue those interests and aggressively ensure the health and future of their industries.
Myth # 9: “The association’s not really interested in me.” Most associations are first and foremost membership organizations. You select the officers and board members. On your behalf, they set the industry agenda, select the staff that serves you, and establishes the programs that help you become better at what you do.
Myth # 10: “It’s just all too tiring.” Trade and professional associations are one of the greatest energy builders of our age. Just sit in a lively association seminar or committee meeting for an hour. You’ll feel the air thick with energy, excitement and ideas.
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If you are interested in buying one or more of these domains, contact Blossoms Network.
Christmas Hours 2006:
All current members are reminded to check their Christmas Hours sheet that was mailed or faxed to them in early December. If you havn't received a copy of our offical Christmas hours, please contact our office by email or our Toll Free number. 1-866-261-5428.
World Flower Council:
Blossoms Network's President and Founder Peter Plumley attended the Annual World Flower Council held in Canada this past May 2006, Florists and designers from around the world attended the summit and design shows. The next World Flower Council Summitt will be held in Nice France in 2007, for more information contact Dean at the World Flower Council Website
Vist our site contest:
For visting our site if you're a Retail Florist and would like to win a prize, we are holding a monthly contest with 5 winners each month.
Email us with your Shops name, address, email address, and if you would like us to call you with more information about our company. Fill our box below to be part of our contest.
Blossoms Network founder's Letter to Floral Management:
In the December 2005 issue of Floral Management a SAF Publication the founder of Blossoms Network wrote in reponse to a article in Octobers issue about "Will the Real Florist stand up" Plumley wrote that if the tradional old time wire services didn't sign up the order gather's in the first place there wouldn't be a problem in the floral industry. For a complete copy of this letter to the editor please contact our office, and we'll be pleased to mail or fax you copy. Plumley stated in additon to his written remarks that, the rest of the wire services should be standing up for Real Florists and not letting them down.
Merchant Credit Card Clearing Coming Soon:
Blossoms Network is working on agreements to allow our members the ability to clear their clients credit cards, debit cards in both Canada and the United States of America at a very good low competitive fee.
Flowers Canada 2005 ConventionThe President and founder of Blossoms Network attended the Annual Flowers Canada National Convention in Edmonton Alberta, Canada this year once again.
Golf Tournment
Blossoms Network is a sponsor of the recent Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. Annual Cecil Delworth Foundation Golf Tournment.
Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc raised over $8,000.00 at this one day golf event, Blossoms Network was pleased to sponsor a green tee this year, and has been a sponsor of this event over the last three years.
Contact us by: mail, email, toll free call:
Blossoms Network Floral Services
P.O. BOX 1395
Bancroft, Ontario
Canada K0L-1C0
Toll Free: 1-866-261-5428
Email: info@blossomsnetwork.com
