03-06-2008, 04:49 PM
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Master Florist
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Tredegar, South Wales
Posts: 1,034
Pounds: 4,997.91
Bank: 3,919.43
Total Pounds: 8,917.33
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Welcome Mamamia!! (Great name)
Like Gemma we have only been open 7 months and things have been quite tough. Being in the South Wales Valleys money is a bit tight. We have three other florists in the town but have not found them much of a threat. Prices have gone up phenomenally since we opened so my advice to you is to diversify within your shop - we sell gifts (not just the usual vases but actually gifts). My daughter (Candylottie) has recently qualified as a balloon artist so we now can offer that service for all occasions.
Good luck with your new venture.
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