I think we all feel a bit like you at some point Tina. I was inches away from selling a few months ago, but I found this forum and it has helped a lot, not so depressed now that I can have a laugh with me pals. Recently Ive had to cut the girls hours, which they took very well, to keep down my wages costs. I agree with everyone else, a tight reign is called for and even putting up your prices slightly will make a difference. The problem may be, for you and me, that costs have gone up, wages have gone up, NI, tax and Vat are all going up and it all mounts up in the end, and our retail prices are staying the same because we feel if we put them up then customers will go to tesco and the likes!!

Hope things work out for you.....and me.......and everyone that has a florist