Hi and welcome to the site

well i did what your thinking of took over an old fashioned shop and brought as much as i could into the 21st century and yes i recommend it i too was a long standing florist and was peed off with not being listened to and was just extremley lucky my boss sold it to me

I am now also taking over my next project another run down florist in another area which i can't wait to get my teeth stuck into

If you enjoy a challenge then yes go for the run down one but check out the area first have you got passing trade etc because thats something you will defo need with being run down you need to get the rep back up asap

good luck with your decision

love Sarah xx