Isn't this where it breaks down...if you charge say 2.35 stem for 5 lilies (forget about the greenery and anything else for now) then add 3.00 for wraps, then 3.68 for time (25%) that equates to 18.43 total.

If i sell the same lilies at 3.00 per stem and charge 1.00 for wraps and no make up charge, that equates to 16.00.

I would have to quote 3.48 per stem to walk away with the same money (18.43)

So the stem price is a bit irrelevant when there may or may not be other charges added.

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