Hi Sappy
I was going to move this to the relay section, which is private, but if I do you won't be able to access it.
Keep posting and I'll be able to post all the exact figures for you.
If you are taking over a shop that had IF membership you will have to re-apply.
The membership belongs to the proprietor not the shop. You fill in an application form and pay a fee. You will then be required to attend the new members course (expensive + 2 days away+ mandatory). You will be visited by the floristry consultant who will require you to make some products which will be assessed. Your shop will also be assessed and they may require you to do some repairs before granting membership. You must also buy an illuminated branded sign. If they offer you membership you will be required to purchase all the mandatory sundry items ........ plus branded just about every things! I will elaborate more on this in the private forum sections later if you like.
If you are the only member in your location you will probably get temporary full (receiving) status immediately but you will still have to attend the course and go through the assessment, even if you worked at the shop before.
If you are not the only member in your location they may grant you sending only for a period. Either way you will immediately have to pay your subs and your monthly charge for computer network access.
There's loads more stuff that it would be useful for you to know ...... just ask ...... it's my specialist subject
