FlowerFive is going on the third week back at large, in Tampa, with the flower buggy. It has been good and it has been sad. Mother’s day went well. This was my first solo Mother’s Day. It was challenging to face that perpetual ordering conundrum which all retailers face; how much inventory to order or…
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Working Around Lockdown
As many of you are very aware, we are on national lockdown orders. Variations include safe at home, safer at home and perhaps other instructions from state governors telling folks to stay home unless there is a bonafide need to leave. Under the order leaving your home is okay if you need groceries, the doctor,…
Flu, Rest and Key Man Insurance.
The ER doctor said that being out in public while sick is a public health concern. Why did this matter to me?
Valentine’s Day Aftermath
My customers are budget savvy and want to get a gift that is easy to obtain.
Flowers Popping Up
Since my schedule has opened up (laid off the “secure income” job), I have been out and about around Tampa. The goal is to move around to different vending spots on a regular basis. In that way folks in Tampa have more opportunities to get their curated $5 flower bouquets during the week. This week…
Valentine’s Day Best Practices
20.0102 Valentine’s day is one of the busiest days a florist will have during their entire year. It is the day that millions of people buy roses, chocolate and jewelry as an expression of their love and affection. The last year I worked in a flower shop during Valentine’s Day was 2018. It was a…
Love is in the Air
Avoid overpaying for your holiday flowers. Use a local trusted florist.
19.0915 Flower Chronicles
This past week’s weather has been kind in spite of all the storms brewing. It is good to have full use of my Starbuck’s sidewalk spot back. It is great to see regular customers who have decided to make flowers part of their self care and show of affection to others. I was able to…
Summer over but heat is still on.
This past week was a challenge getting the flowers with shipping delays. Luckily Tampa was spared any substantial devastation from hurricane Dorian. Flower vending schedule went as planned. But I did have to get out to the wholesaler at 6:30am on Thursday (rather than Wednesday at a reasonable hour) rush home and get the bouquets…
Flower Schedule Due to Dorian
Thursday, September 5 hours will be adjusted because flower shipments are on hold until after Wednesday September 4. I will be at the Starbuck’s location as soon at I can pick up, process and design the flower bunches.
