to be honest i would be made up in one way if they stopped training by me as that would mean less people in the town wanting to open a shop!! however, like you say it does mean its more difficult to recruit. I have recently trained my aunty when i needed someone who i could really trust and she is brilliant and is doing bridal bouquets and everything now. I think sometimes if someone has an artistic flair and practical (mad mix) then you could work work with them.