I opened 9 months ago- I cant believe how quickly time has flown by!

For my launch night window and first week I had a huge glass vase in the window, full to the bream with liqourice allsorts and a huge multi coloured arrangement on top with white a black feathers (to tie in with the black and white in the liquorice allsorts). It looked so fab, just a bit different- it got lots of people talking. Many people actually came in to ask about it and say how much they liked it, so I got to meet lots of new possible customers this way.

I bought lots for my first few days- I didnt play the 'safe' card. I thought it was really important to have a good selection to give people a taster of what I would have available in the future. If they came in on the first day and I only had a few measly flowers they might think that was all I'd ever have and not come back- I wanted to excite people with unusual varieties. I definitly didnt over buy, most of it was gone by the time I closed on my first day!!

As add ons we sell belgain chocolates, scented candles and things such as picture frames, lanterns, birdcages, jewellery stands, bag charms etc.These things sell really well for us.

Hope this helps.............Good luck, enjoy!!