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I have seen today that my local florists is up for sale and I was looking for inspiration. My parent have recently, well a year ago now, bought their own business which since then has provoked me (and them) to think that maybe I could run my own business. I have business training from my engineering degree but not a huge ammount of experience. The florists caught my eye as I have been interested in floristy/arranging/ikebana for quite some time and have a natural flair for it but unfortunately no formal training. My mother has been studing for her NVQ in Floristry as a hobby but no where near where I live does this as an evening class or else I would have too.

Soo... anyway I don't know. I had wanted to see if anyone has any experience of running their own company, or even a florists, the business articles don't really cover it.

Hi MrsCloud

You might find this useful http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/A986718
The florist entries
If you need any more, I am 55,000 words into a book on the subject much in the same vein but with possibly some useful tips!
Good to meet you and GOOD LUCK!
take care
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