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Look back to 2022 for all of SafNow's 2022 Holiday articles in one place! 2023 articles will be added as they are released. All of SafNow's 2022 Holiday articles in one place!
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6 Strategies to Increase Conversions
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Is your website optimized to capture holiday sales? If not, you could lose sales.
More than half (51%) of florists who responded to the Society of American Florists’ survey about 2022 winter holidays sales reported an increase in sales on their websites, outpacing phone (21%) and walk-in (26 %) orders.
That’s why it’s imperative that your website — and your strategies for capturing online sales — is ready for the holiday rush.
5 Hacks to Pump Up Sales
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Holiday spending is expected to hit record levels this year — up as much as 4% over last year, the National Retail Federation predicts. How can you funnel some of those dollars to your business? Florists who attended the Society of American Florists’ virtual Idea Exchange last week had some ideas.
Right-Price Flowers to Alleviate Consumers’ Recession Jitters This Holiday (2022)
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Keep Employee Mental Health Top of Mind (2022)
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With studies consistently showing how stress leads to productivity loss, Gottlieb says it’s crucial for employers to care about the mental wellbeing of their employees. Here are four ways florists can work to keep themselves and their employees healthy, happy and engaged during one of the busiest, most stressful times of the year.
Win the Battle Between Payroll and Profit (2022)
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It’s one of the most wonderful (read: profitable) times of the year to be a florist. As consumers deck the halls, florists are expecting strong sales in December. They won’t be jolly, however, if the extra profits only stuff the stockings of employees via overtime paychecks. Financial advisers and industry experts say mindful budgeting and scheduling is key to ensuring a profitable holiday season.
Drive Profit with Delivery (2022)
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From pre-ordered holiday centerpieces to fulfilling the needs of last-minute gift-givers, florists can capitalize on deliveries that serve their customers and their business’s bottom line. The key? Ensure deliveries are efficient — and priced for a profit.
Is Your Website a Sales Maker or Breaker? (2022)
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Your online storefront is an essential space — especially as the winter holidays approach. In fact, in a survey conducted by the Society of American Florists after the 2021 winter holidays, 36 percent of respondents reported an increase in the number of sales via their websites — outperforming walk-in, phone and wire-in orders. Florists must ensure their websites provide a customer service experience on par with what’s provided in their brick-and-mortar stores.
Holiday Prep: 3 Ideas for Holiday Gift Sales
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The holiday shopping season officially kicked off last week, and consumers are ready to loosen their purse strings, according to market researchers. Are you prepared to capture some of this business? Here are a few ideas to help you cash in.