Surprise your special someone with an extra special delivery of premium Valentine's Day flowers. Personally delivered by a professional local florist near them on the Wednesday 14th February. read more...
Whilst Christmas is a time for family get-togethers, when loved ones travel across the globe to be together, spare a thought for the millions of people around the world who, for whatever reason, can’t be where they would like to be during the festive peri read more...
Struggling to find the perfect gift for a loved one? Forgotten that all-important present for someone special? Well, worry no more by saying it with flowers this Christmas.
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Floral gift specialist Direct2Florist is reporting bumper Christmas sales as consumers look to turn their homes into a traditional festive wonderland. In a further sign that worries over the recession are being cast aside for the Christmas period, the Bol read more...
Flowers and plants are the perfect way for shoppers to show they care at Christmas, especially when they can’t be with loved ones, which is why floral gift specialist Direct2Florist is launching a campaign to put consumers back in touch with local florist read more...
Fall and vintage décor are an absolute must this Autumn season. The colour palettes and overall warming feeling come together in utter harmony. Autumn weddings can work in almost every location… read more...
When it comes to cut flowers, us Brits are a traditional bunch, with the results of a survey released today showing that popular classics such as roses, xxx and xxx are the nation’s favourites. The research, carried out by floral gift specialist Direct2Fl read more...
Men everywhere take note – floral gift specialist Direct2Florist has revealed the secrets of success when it comes to sending flowers this Valentine’s Day. This romantic time of the year is, for many men, the only time in the year when they’ll buy flowers read more...
Many people can be pretty useless when it comes to arranging (and sometimes remembering) their anniversary, be it a marriage anniversary or a particularly unique anniversary between you and… read more...
Many countries across the world have chosen a floral emblem or national flower to represent them. Sometimes, as in the case of Japan and cherry blossoms, the connection is clear - sometimes it is less so. read more...
Once you’ve decided on how you want to look, what your bridesmaids will wear and how you will all wear your hair and makeup, as well as the theme of the day, you can start to plan how your flowers will look. Consider the flowers you want displayed in the read more...
Flowers are the perfect gift for any event. Whether you're celebrating a newborn baby or want to take a treat along to a birthday or wedding, people love to receive flowers as a present.But while a basket of blooms is a natural gift-giving choice to mark read more...
When was the last time you offered a customer a £75 hand-tied (because you felt it was appropriate for their needs) and the reaction was, "How DARE you offer that to me. I am leaving here, never to return!" It does not.... read more...
Send beautiful flowers crafted by a professional local florist today. Choose from our selection of arrangements for all occasions - delivered nationwide and beyond. read more...
Think about your favourite place to shop for clothes. Mine is NEXT. It's not just because of their designs but it's a combination of things: pricing, quality, layout of their stores, return policy and... read more...
In the floral industry, we use what I call ‘convoluted customer service’, meaning that we have the best intentions to help customers but go quickly and horribly off the rails! And… read more...
Exclusively from FloralStrategies, Summer School for Florists is a collection of 7 online workshops on hot topics such as sales skills, staff management, weddings, web photography and more. read more...
Numerous stats and studies say that nearly two thirds of customers read online reviews before making a purchase decision. What's more, according to iPerceptions, 63% of customers are more likely to make a purchase from a site which has user reviews. read more...
In our industry of creative folk, we are not world renowned for tackling serious maths problems, we have a few geniuses thank goodness, but it's fair to say we won't be seeing too many florists tackling Einstein on mastermind. read more...
Flora Bella is a traditional florist nestling on the edge of the Cotswolds, in the beautiful town of Banbury, providing bouquets, arrangements and all manner of gorgeousness throughout the local area as well as all over the UK using our own relay service read more...
Treat Mum this Mother's Day to extra special flowers! Crafted and delivered by an expert florist... flowers will be guaranteed delivered on Mother's Day. read more...
This event is FREE for all members of Direct2florist but other florists will pay £40 to attend. We had so much positive feedback from members about Tim's Valentine Bootcamp in January that we decided to pay the fee so all can attend next week. read more...
Octagon Flowers Bolton offers a wide variety of fresh flowers in a range of styles including Handtied Bouquets, perfect flower arrangements and contemporary floral designs for same day delivery throughout Bolton, Farnworth, Sharples, Westhoughton & surrou read more...
The BFA are spearheading a SUPER imaginitve campaign that has the potential to TURN the INTERNET RED with Valentine's Day Flowers! Here's the BFA announcement...
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Here is a really interesting experiment that shows the power of offering price points.
People were offered 2 kinds of beer. Premium beer for.. read more...
We are delighted to announce that our D2F member Dolce Vita, with branches in Aberdeen and Inverurie, is a finalist in The Scottish Wedding Awards 2017. Owner Ande Salvin-Keech told us she and... read more...
Send flowers to family & friends worldwide today with Direct2Florist in Farnworth, Greater Manchester - Enjoy sameday flower delivery by a professional local florist when you order before 2pm.
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Many florists have been put off relay work lately, be it, low margins, high fees or just awful product designs that give an embarrassment to.... read more...
We have asked one of our customers to do a price comparison, it was simple little test. If someone orders a dozen Roses from us via the... read more...
This info-mail has two parts to it, a very easy lesson which aids you to get your stock rotation in order. Such a very important topic because... read more...
Every florist has different tactics when it comes to storing the bouquets when it comes to peak periods. You can have all the software in the world when... read more...
Arrange your flower delivery today with Oasis Florist in Jersey, Channel Islands - Same day flower delivery when you order before 2pm. Recommended Direct2Florist member florist.
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D2F Valentine's range 2017. Here a few new images available for use by members of Direct2florist. If you are not a D2F member and would like to learn more about our service or join the service then email us at webteam@direct2florist.com or call us on +44 read more...
It's been a year of change at D2F, in truth, we are moving forward faster than we ever have before. We have had many conversations this year with lots of florists, the… read more...
Every florist needs to buy flowers. (Obvs!!!) But by which method are we buying them? Do we go to the wholesaler? Do we use Flying Dutchman? Do we buy online? Each business model has its pluses and minuses, today we weigh up the pro's & con's.
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One of the many components of the latest Google algorithm that calculates where websites rank in searches is all to do with customer feedback and, more accurately, star ratings. We’re not just talking about Google ratings here either – feedback and stars read more...
Here goes with BLOCKBUSTER information on the true cost of employment. Data included here is based on UK minimum wage, national employers contributions and the upcoming obligatory pension contributions. read more...
D2F Christmas range 2016. Here a few new images available for use by members of Direct2florist. If you are not a D2F member and would like to learn more about our service or join the service then email us at webteam@direct2florist.com or call us on +44 12 read more...
Price comparison purchasing is everywhere in floristry, yet without doubt its a new way of thinking. Comparison buying is the opposite to loyalty, it doesn't work on the old ' I knew your dad ' buying method. read more...
Last week we talked about consistent pricing.
This week we are looking at fresh ideas on how to ensure there is profitability in your mark up. Ideas come from conversations I've had with florists up & down the country at BFA "Florist Get Together's"
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Over the last few weeks I've been travelling the country attending BFA Florist Get Together meetings, and honestly, its been an absolute pleasure! Conversations have been illuminating, candid and very enjoyable. Over the coming weeks I'll be sharing a few read more...
Pam Bryan at Pam’s Florist in Corby recently invested in a bespoke Direct2florist built website for her business, replacing an existing site that wasn’t bringing her any business. Here Pam tells us why she opted for a Direct2florist site, what the build a read more...
“The site just works!” comments Ande, owner of Dolce Vita Flowers. “It looks really good and isn’t fussy like a lot of florist’s sites. We’re delighted with it and really glad we chose to invest in a site from Simon and his team at Direct2florist.”
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Sending Flowers to Canada from UK is easier than ever with Direct2florist. Same day delivery in Canada is not a problem. Due to the UK time difference of +5 hours Direct2florist can deliver same day all across Canada by local florists. read more...
Sending flowers to New Zealand from overseas is easier than ever with Direct2florist. With over 100 local florists across both Islands we are able to offer same day delivery to all the major towns and cities in New Zealand. read more...
Sending flowers to Sydney, Australia from UK has never been easier than with Direct2florist. With offices in Manchester, England and Australia you canbe sure of fast beautiful flowers just as you wanted. Call us on 01204 452000 or order online. read more...
Direct2florist offers customers in UK the perfect way to send flowers in Cyprus. We have an English speaking service via established local florists in Cyprus. read more...
Direct2florist offers a new and unique way to send flowers worldwide via local florists. Click to see and choose the local florist, see their products, read their reviews and order direct. read more...
Working in the floristry industry can be an exciting and rewarding journey. From floral care and handling, flower preparation, merchandising and delivery, there’s a lot of preparation involved. read more...
Think of Sydney and you’ll probably conjure up images of the iconic Opera House, the landmark Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach… possibly along with the beautiful weather and maybe even the
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While there are an estimated 3 million Irish passport holders, it’s estimated that over 70 million people around the world claim to have an Irish heritage. It’s no wonder then that florists in the Republic of Ireland are busy delivering flower orders sent read more...
Whether it’s a forgotten anniversary, a belated birthday gift, flowers to say congratulations or simply a gesture of love, there will be always be occasions when having flowers delivered on the same day is needed. read more...
With a history of migration since the 18th Century, it’s estimated that there are almost two million people of Czech origin living outside the country – a number that equals one-fifth of the current Czech population. read more...
At Direct2florist we believe that flower buyers deserve to have as much choice as possible when sending flowers – including being able to have flowers delivered on the same day if you want. read more...
With a population of over 1.2 million, Prague is the Czech Republic’s biggest city and one of Europe’s most beautiful – and most visited – cities. read more...
Direct2florist can easily arrange your flower delivery in the Czech Republic. What’s more, thanks to our extensive network of florists across the country, we can even arrange same day flower delivery for you. read more...
Sending flowers to Spain with Direct2florist. Mother's day is on Sunday 10th May 2015 and Direct2florist members are delivering flowers on Saturday on Sunday. We offer safe and secure way for customers to order flowers online and pay by Mastercard/Visa/Pa read more...
Sunday 10th May 2015 - that's the day to remember! Direct2florist are sending beautiful and stunning flower arrangements in Malta on Mothering Sunday. read more...
Customers can buy flowers with confidence. Direct2florist has been awarded gold trusted member status from Feefo the independent review specialists. read more...
A summary of words from Direct2florist to help you express your love this Valentine's and show that special someone how much they mean, even if you did have a bit of help! read more...
Did you know that over 27% of Valentine’s Day flower orders are placed by women? And that 10% of all Valentine’s flowers are delivered to men? Direct2florist is seeing an increasing volume of Valentine’s Day flowers being delivered to special fellas acros read more...
Direct2florist has received GOLD TRUSTED MERCHANT recommendation status from Feefo. To be accredited with the Gold Trusted Merchant status, a business is required to receive an average Service Rating of between 95% and 100%. read more...
So its another Valentine's Day and this year Direct2florist are proud to present a brand new range of bouquets and arrangements to choose from. Vase arrangements, trendy box arrangements - each of these floral gifts are sure to delight the recipient. read more...
You want to send flowers to a girl but are not sure what to send - or even if its appropriate. Here's our guide of dos and don'ts when sending flowers. read more...
Direct2florist proudly connects families and loved ones from all around the world. One of our most popular destinations is UK expats living in Germany. read more...
This year the popular choice for Valentines roses will be the "Naomi" rose. This long stem elegant rose boasts layer upon layer of red petals. Perfectly symmetrical this rose makes for a perfect dozen red roses - and perfect for Valentine's day 20 read more...
Need to send flowers to France from the UK? Direct2florist makes it easy and reliable - click here to order online and arrange a beautiful flower delivery in France. read more...
Coming up with unique and interesting bouquet & arrangement names is not easy! Here is a handy list for florist members of Direct2florist. read more...
One way to stand out from the crowd in the hotly-contested race for Valentine’s Day sales is to do something different and tie-up with other local businesses to offer some stand-out gifts. read more...
Direct2florist offers a safe and secure way for customers in the UAE to send flowers to friends and relatives in the UK and Worldwide. Accepts Mastercard, Visa, Paypal read more...
Free press release for florist members of Direct2florist. We invite all members of Direct2florist to freely use this to promote their local business to local newspapers and press agencies. read more...
World-renowned florist Pasi Jokinen-Carter has designed a series of 10 floral gifts for a new designer collection available exclusively through Direct2florist. read more...
Send flowers to Belgium by Direct2florist. Same day delivery available if ordered before 2pm local time. Click to send flowers online in Belgium. read more...
For many a Poinsettia is the classic symbol of Christmas and our network of florists are hand delivering delivering Poinsettias anywhere in the UK. read more...
All the best UK florists in one place. Use the search box to see the florist, see their products and order online. Direct2florist offers a secure way to choose flowers from the best talented florists and order online. Over 40,000 reviews read more...
Sending flowers for next day delivery in the UK is easy with Direct2florist. Click to view our florists and their products. We can deliver same day or next day the choice is yours! read more...
Direct2florist offers an easy way to order direct from over 650 UK florists. Click find the closest local florist. Each of our member florists offers same day and next day delivery in UK. Over 30,000 reviews read more...
At Direct2florist we specialise in same day flower delivery in Ireland. Click to order stunning last minute flowers for any occasion. Please order before 2pm local time to achieve same day delivery. Flowers for Christmas, Anniversaries, Birthdays - every read more...
Send flowers worldwide via local florists. Click to see florists delivering flowers same day to USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and more. Click to read reviews and order flowers direct. read more...
Same day delivery if order received before 2pm local time. Trust Direct2florist's florists to deliver stunning flower arrangements and bouquets for an anniversary. Click to see local florists and read reviews. read more...
A superb direct connection to local florists in New Zealand. Click to view local florists and order directly from them. Click to see the flower shops and their products. Offers secure on-line ordering. read more...
A new and unique way to send flowers to Australia from UK. Direct2florist displays real local florists all across Australia - see the shops, see their products and order direct! read more...
Unique, reliable and easy to use - that's Direct2florists service when sending flowers to Brazil. Direct2florist prides itself on offering a fast efficient service that easy to use and value for money. Click send flowers to Brazil read more...
Superb service from local florists in Cyprus. Fast, efficient and secure, Direct2florist can even deliver same day in Cyprus if the flowers are received before 2pm local time. read more...
A new and unique way to send flowers to Malta by local florists. Click to see our esteemed members in Malta, see their products and prices. Direct2florist offers a secure way to order flowers, even for same day delivery in Malta. (If order received by 2pm read more...
An easy way to send flowers for delivery in Spain - trust Direct2florist to deliver fresh beautiful flowers, just as you intended on the day you requested. Read reviews before placing your order! read more...
Mother’s day is the perfect day to let your mother know that you care and one of the best ways to do so is by sending her flowers, especially if you can’t be there in person on the day. read more...
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time for beautiful fresh flowers, and nothing can say it better than a bouquet. Flowers are welcome for any event and are often the most sincere way to let people know you are thinking of them. read more...
Christmas is a time for everyone to enjoy and nothing says it better than flowers. Flowers are welcome any time of year and they are the best way to tell loved ones that they are in your thoughts. Direct2florist can help you choose from a variety of loc read more...
Finding the right words at the time of a funeral can be one of the most difficult things to do. Here follows a few funeral verses and funeral poems that may help. read more...
Birthdays are a great time to celebrate and there are few better ways to celebrate than to buy flowers for your friends and loved ones. Flowers are a great way to show people just how much you care and let people know that you remember their birthdays. read more...