Question : I am looking to buy a florist and and would welcome any advice on where to start.?
Is buying a florists still a good business and or online florists?Ireally need to gain as much knowledge as possible
- asked by jason g
All Answers:
Answer #1
1800flowers is number 1 online florist and they do a good job
- answered by jimmy b
Answer #2
open your business near a funeral home
- answered by michael s
Answer #3
The best way to make a business flourish is to know your market. Just like
buying a house it is all about location. Sure, set up next a funeral home. But
do not limit yourself. Check out the competition in the area. This will give
you an idea of what to expect from competitors. Online flower companies are
nice and less pricey, but it is the last minute ideas, or the husband/boyfriend
that needs to get those flowers ASAP!Call around to see how their business is
doing. Go to their shop see what they might be missing. Or, what ideas work
and the ones that don't! If you have any more questions e-mail me at
ryansven@yahoo.com I am a business consultant (independent). I hoped that
will help you.
- answered by Ryan R.
Answer #4
I can't provide a definitive answer with regards to the current status of the
floral industry, however, here is a link below regarding buying a small
business. . .some things to surely think about.
- answered by Tess
Answer #5
1st step prior to anything, see their books for the past 5 yrs. if they won't
show you the books, leave, they are hiding something. if their books haven't
increased at least 5% on average each year, leave, its a dying business. check
the companies credit history, etc as well.if all that passes, then its matter of
talking about the deal, keeping the biz name, not accepting the company debts,
payment terms, bank loan, etc, etc.no. 1 step, books, for that is the base of
the company, all the rest is just decorations.
- answered by Nunoyvgvna Awi
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