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If you decide to open a shop and cut your prices to below market prices, don't you think it may upset the florists in your area who already buy from your dad, and his business will suffer?

elouise -Sorry, didn't make myself clear, when I said market I ment the 'flower market' prices not the 'florist market' price. That said, my Dad already has demand outstripping supply as he's starting to get on now and has started cutting back the amount he produces greatly.

Mapletree - No poffense taken at all. All comment welcome and it did make me think.

Hi brocky and welcome

Hi Brocky couldn't you just start at college and catch up on the first few weeks? then you could really get started

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Sarah Creating Bespoke Wedding Flowers Cheshire

Hi and Welcome Brocky

Hello Brocky

You Are More Than Welcome On Our Mad And Crazy Site For The Silly But Fab Florists Who Seem To Want To Venture Into Becoming The Own Boss I Did It 2 Nearly 3 Years Ago Best Thing I Ever Ever Did Love It There Are Some Great Highs And Some Down Right Shitty Lows But Still Wouldn't Change This For The World

Ps There Is An Increasing Amount Of Blokes On The Site In Time You Will Meet Them :d

P.s Forgot To Say Take One Thing At Time I Also Have Lots Of Exiting Ideas Too But Really Just Start Of With The Shop First You Need To Start The Corse To Get An Idea Also Decide On What Style You Want To Go For Ie Modern Country Or Something Else And Thats A Starting Point Also Make Sure You Have A Well Experienced Florist Working With You As You Haven't Worked In A Shop You Haven't Really Any Idea On How It All Works As It Will Be Very Different From You Dads Place
As For Growing Your Own Thats A Lovely Idea But Also Sounds Like A Bit Too Much To Take On At The Beginning Also

Also Look At What Time Of Year Your Looking To Open

Potty

Sound advice. Thank you very much potty, very much appreciated.

Excellent advice from Potty. You have a good start Brocky; you grew up with flowers so you have an understanding of them, a feel for them if you like. It is a wise idea to get trained properly. Is the course at Mysercough full? If not with your background growing up in a market garden what sosas said could apply, they may take you on late. When I started training for my City and Guilds I missed the first term, but because I had former experience they allowed me to catch up. It was great and as Potty said, "Best Thing I Ever Ever Did Love It". If they won't let you on the course yet make sure your name is down for the next available one, and uses the time to do your research. The lovely thing about having your family in business and growing up in that environment is that you are half way there. You know or your Dad will know the tax issues, suppliers, and local businesses. You have time to choose your location and even do one of those free start up business courses to get more assistance. Good luck with your dream, we have all been there. Whatever happens in the future I am glad that I went for it, and I think most of us feel the same way. All the Best.

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Rainbow

Quote of the day : We see the law around us every day.......justice is a little harder to find.

OOHHHHHHH yes. Working longer hours for less money than ever..... my feet hurt, my house is in chaos and my hubby and i now live on toasted cheese and marmite sandwiches....... but god life is gooooooooooooooood!

Good luck with your dream Brocky.