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By Alison Ellis

Giving Tuesday

More than 5,000 floralpreneurs have enrolled in my Real Flower Business Courses over the past 3 years…

and I’m truly grateful for every florist who’s taken a leap to invest in my courses!

So today, in honor #GivingTuesday and all the Floralpreneurs who’ve helped to make 2018 a GREAT year of learning, sharing and growing small businesses around the world, I’m donating 10% of this month’s profits to charitable causes to express my gratitude!
After another successful year in biz, it’s a joy to be able to give back! (Seriously, I’ve been kinda giddy after making each donation!)

I’m paying it forward with 3 Charitable Causes today:
1. American Red Cross California Wildfires (https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html)
2. Charity Water (https://my.charitywater.org/donate)
3. Rainforest Alliance (https://www.rainforest-alliance.org)

If you’ve been planning to add some sort of “giving back” into your business plans, MAKE TODAY THE DAY! It doesn’t have to be thousands of dollars….or even hundreds of dollars…just give what you can!

(Giving Tuesday has many sponsors who are matching donations so a $400 donation, for example, turns into an $800 donation once it’s matched!….your small donation can turn into a big one!)

How will you make giving part of your growth strategy in 2019?

With love from me to you,

Alison

November 27, 2018 — 4:15 pm

By Alison Ellis

Cyber Monday Sale

CYBER MONDAY SALE! SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $10 OFF ALL TEMPLATE BUNDLES TIL 9PM ET!

You can access these pdf’s as soon as you purchase. (Floralpreneurs often tell me they use my templates the same day they buy ’em.)

Try ’em. You’ll like ’em.

I’m proud to present 5 downloadable courses to help you streamline your e-mail and proposal writing process.

SAVE $30 $40 OFF ALL 5 PDFS HERE.


Testimonial:

“Just downloaded the 12 email templates, wedding workflow, and how to write proposals that sell…..ALISON! You are the flower fairy god mother we all needed! Information overload! Do it guys;)”

-Melissa Denise


BUY AN E-MAIL BUNDLE & SAVE $10 20 OFF!

10 E-Mail Templates for Florists $39

This downloadable pdf tackles ten difficult conversations we have with customers and potential customers including How to Present A Proposal That’s Over Budget, How to Reply To A Complaint, How to Tell A Client You Won’t Work with Them, and How To Respond When A Wedding Is Cancelled. Get it here for $39.

12 E-Mail Templates for Florists $29

This downloadable pdf gives you the exact wording I use when writing to a client. It’s a bonafide look at how I communicate with customers to create both a friendly and business-centered relationship based on mutual respect and crystal clear communication. I often hear florists say they use these templates within the first 1-2 days of purchasing them! You’ll find some valuable phrases you can embrace and adapt to your own unique voice. Buy it now $29.


“Man do I wish I had used them earlier…sent off all my latest proposals using your email templates and 3 from 3 have come back before the expiry date in acceptance!!  [You’re] a floral super star Alison thank you so so much for the time and effort you put back into the industry.”

-Casey (from the Facebook group)


GET MY 3-COURSE WEDDING BUNDLE & SAVE $20 30 OFF!

How To Write Proposals That Sell $99

This downloadable pdf shows you how to create a template for wedding proposals that sell by sharing the steps I use to create a more streamlined proposal process without committing hours and hours of time before booking…including tips to create a sense of urgency around booking so you really can book more quickly. Get it here $99.

Contracts For Florists $99

Included in this pdf you get the 14 Terms & Conditions I include in my contract, along with notes on some of my very favorite and most important parts, plus I’ve added 10 additional clauses you might want to consider, and a BONUS e-mail template, “What if someone asks you to modify your contract?” Contracts For Florists is not intended to be a “template”, although you do get all of the terms of my contract. My hope is that you’ll use this course to draft a contract with a local attorney in your area! (I’m a florist; I am not a lawyer. You should consult an attorney when drafting an official contract.) Get it here $99.

Wedding Workflow $19

This downloadable pdf takes you behind the scenes of my business to show you how I choreograph a customer service experience that fosters a relationship of trust and confidence with 16 Steps to Client Management from initial inquiry to post-wedding followup. Get it here $19.


Not sure which course is right for you? Get in touch: floralartvt@gmail.com

I’m happy to answer any questions you may have before, during or after a course!

CYBER MONDAY SALE ENDS MONDAY, NOV. 26TH, AT 9PM EASTERN TIME!


Find out more about Flower Math HERE.


Read more about Alison HERE.

November 26, 2018 — 12:03 am

By Alison Ellis

What’s your 3 year plan?

Hey, Floralpreneur®,

Where do you want your business to be 3 years from now?

It may not sound super sexy, but…

planning ahead is not only necessary when you own a business, it’s actually really clarifying! Which is why I’m inviting up to 30 business savvy floral designers to a 4th Quarter Planning Session*!

Getting clear on what you want in your business–not what someone else wants in their business, but what works for your world, your life, your income goals, and your unique branding qualities–well, that can be the most liberating thing you can do for yourself in this next year in business!

Are you making plans this year to ensure you reach your future goals?

If you’re not sure where to start, we can chart this course together!


Ready to map out a plan for your business over the next 3-5 years?

Join me for a 4th Quarter Planning & Productivity Jam Session, October 22-26!

This is a bonus planning session for florists who’ve enrolled in The Art of Good Business* and I’m inviting up to 30 new enrollees to join us, too.

*You’ll be invited to this bonus planning session when you sign up for The Art of Good Business before October 22!

(scroll down for more details on the course & scholarship opportunities!)


New! Scholarship Opportunity

I’ll be awarding 2 full scholarships to join my planning session and my course for free!

Click HERE to fill out a scholarship application!

This program requires you to “do work”. If you do the work, you will get results!…and I’ll be here to help along the way with a live session of the course in our private Facebook group this January!

Note: The scholarship value for The Art of Good Business is $1,000.

Applications must be received before midnight on October 12th.


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Marketing and branding is complex.

Talented florists often thrive in the creative aspects of the business, while the critical elements of marketing and “selling yourself” can be more frustrating and elusive.

I mean, what IS the best way to find the right customers year after year?

How CAN you market your business in a way that feels authentic to you–and not an imitation of someone else?

What steps are you going to take in order to fully express your one-of-a-kind style & brand? (You know, “the thing” that brings people to you/your business over any of your competitors!)


About The Art of Good Business:

This online program teaches you how to stand out from your competition by identifying your unique branding strengths so that you can run a business that feels authentic, trustworthy and fulfilling.

The Art of Good Business shows you how to tackle your marketing and take your website from beautiful to functional by honing the voice of your brand so that you can prequalify leads and attract more clients that love you.

You don’t have to be a branding expert to have a reputable brand, but you do need to dig deep to discover your most valuable selling points. This is the work we do in The Art of Good Business and it’s easy to get started…

 Click HERE to enroll today. 


Who is The Art of Good Business for?

You may be a talented floral designer, but do you also…

  • Write your own website copy & social media posts?
  • Manage your marketing & branding strategy?
  • Struggle with “selling yourself” sometimes?
  • Still spend too much time with clients who aren’t a good fit?
  • Wonder if you even have a brand yet?

If you said “yes” to any or all of the above, then The Art of Good Business is made for you!


Testimonial:

“I won’t lie, at first, I thought, this is not my forte, this is going to be a challenge…

But Alison’s approach is to encourage us to take some action, because it all adds up. One success leads to the next and soon it was fun!

My new discoveries are exciting, I found myself not wanting it to end, and was pleased to discover that the information in the class will always be available to me.

I encourage you to indulge in the Art of Good Business. I promise when you are done, your journey to business success will have just begun.”

–Rebecca Raymond Floral


How can you transform your business into a brand?

Attract awesome clients (and repel clients who aren’t a good fit),

by designing an engaging website (that converts into sales),

and choreograph your client management (take the lead to establish trust),

so that you can build an integrity brand that eliminates the competition.*

*If you’re about to update your website or refresh your branding, then you’ll want to do the work in this course first! 

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COURSE!

*Pro tip: At some point you have to stop worrying about what your “competition” is doing so that you can focus in on what you’re actually doing to attract more clients who love you!

 



Do you bootstrap your floral business?

If you’re anything like me, you probably “do it all”….sure, maybe you hire some help for deliveries or design work, and if you can afford it, you may have a bookkeeper handle all your business receipts & payroll…

But for the most part, you’re do it yourself-er. DIY floral biz owners make every decision from which shade of blush garden rose you’ll order, to how you spend advertising dollars, to the sales copy on your website, to the big-picture planning and forward thinking.

This business has a lot of moving parts to manage all at once…especially in the midst of a busy wedding season!

It can be hard to plan ahead when you’re struggling to just keep up with what’s happening this week, but we’ll dive deep into The Art of Good Business together to make sure you make progress, not just plans!


Here’s what you’ll learn in the course…

  • Gain valuable strategies around how to prequalify customers so that you’re not wasting time with clients who aren’t a good fit;
  • Florists will uncover a deeper understanding of who your ideal customers are so that you can speak directly to them;
  • Learn how to improve your website to create a first point of contact that attracts ideal clients;
  • Choreograph outstanding client management that feels like personalized customer service for your ideal clients;
  • ​​​​Hone the unique blend of talents that make up your one-of-a-kind brand so that you can eliminate the competition by highlighting your own personal branding strengths.

I teach you how to level-up with actionable steps & stellar tips so that you can perfect your brand’s messaging in The Art of Good Business!

To get the maximum benefits from this course you’ll need:

  • a computer to log in & download pdfs,
  • an open mind & willingness to expand your thinking,
  • a pen & notebook,
  • and a commitment to start what you finish!

And if you need some encouragement, I’ll be live once a month in our private Facebook group to help get you over the finish line & answer your questions!

Click HERE to learn more about what’s included in the course.

Or Click HERE to fill out a scholarship application!



You can check out a free preview of the course HERE!


Scholarship requirements and application guidelines are as follows:

1. You must have a website for your business.
2. Scholarships are for floral retailers; home-studio florists, flower growers and brick & mortar shops are welcome to apply.
3. Your business must be at least 3 years old (established no later than December 2015)…even if it’s still only part-time!
4. You’ll be asked to list out your SWOTs (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats). (If you need more info on this, Google it! You don’t have to know everything to run a business, but the Google can answers these sorts of questions for you.)
5. Submit a video introduction! Introduce yourself on a short video (5 minutes or less) and tell me what your business is currently known for as well as where you’d like to be in the next few months to 5 years in your biz.

This program requires you to “do work”. If you do the work, you will get results!…and I’ll be here to help along the way with a live session of the course in our private Facebook group this January!

Note: The scholarship value for The Art of Good Business is $1,000.

Applications must be received before midnight on October 12th.

Click HERE to fill out a scholarship application!


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Learn more about Alison here.

September 12, 2018 — 11:08 pm

By Alison Ellis

Anniversary Sale! Save thru Aug. 31.

I’m having an anniversary sale, Floralpreneurs!

This week we’re celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary,

however, since Dave and I have actually been together for 20 years,

I’m celebrating with $20 OFF select wedding courses and $120 Off Flower Math thru midnight on August. 31!

If you’re a business savvy floral designer who’s been holding out on investing in a course, then this is the perfect time to buy. (scroll down to see how you can save!)


Time is money!

Even though it may be a busy time of year in your flower biz, you can take advantage of the $20 savings NOW so that you can start your course the moment you “finally have time”.

(I know you’re wearing a lot of hats as a business owner! But templates save you time! And time is money! So grab your course at the sale price and dive in as soon as you’re ready!)


SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $20 OFF following courses:

How To Write Proposals That Sell  $99  Get it for $79 til Aug. 31.

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Read more about “Proposals That Sell” here!


Contracts For Florists  $99  On Sale for $79 til Aug. 31.

Learn about Contracts For Florists here!


PLUS! You’ll SAVE $120 OFF FLOWER MATH til Aug. 31.

Flower Math: Full Price $599 

You’ll SAVE $120 OFF til Aug. 31.*

Read about Flower Math here!

(*$120 discount does not apply to payment plans, however, 2 payment plan options are available for you.)


Just like Cinderella THIS SALE EXPIRES AT MIDNIGHT (EST) ON FRIDAY, AUG. 31.


Read what real florists say:

“…your flower math course, email template and faster proposal courses have been the most helpful tools I could ever ask for. I have learned so much from these courses alone, it has been imperative to my confidence and ability to bring in a profit.” -Jay


Of course, you’ll get the best price when you buy a bundle!

Click here for Bundles & Save! Bundles give you $10, to $30 to $185 off retail on courses exclusively for florists.


“Man do I wish I had used them earlier…

sent off all my latest proposals using your email templates and 3 from 3 have come back before the expiry date in acceptance!!  [You’re] a floral super star Alison thank you so so much for the time and effort you put back into the industry.” -Casey (from Facebook)


Have a question for me?

Get in touch any time. You can e-mail me with questions before, during or after signing up for a course. floralartvt@gmail.com


Learn more about Alison here!

August 26, 2018 — 6:04 pm

By Alison Ellis

How to start a floral design business

Hello floralpreneur®!

I’m pleased to invite you to join me for my free course: How To Start A Floral Business!

This training is about what you *really* need to run a floral business.


There’s something for floralpreneurs of every experience level inside my course!

Click to watch a quick 2-minute invitation:

Click HERE to get my free course! 

*There are over a dozen lessons in this training!

*New lessons will be available every 7 days inside the free version!

But, you don’t have to wait…

Click to upgrade and get the whole course NOW for just $12. 



As soon as you sign up you’ll get:

-How I started my home-studio business,

-What I bring to every wedding  (a tour of what I pack in my bag of tricks),

-Downloadable pdf of my Wedding Day Checklist !


In week 2 you’ll get access to…

-How I make a classic spiral bouquet (a 20-minute video tutorial),

-Tips to build a portfolio (How and Why I take photos of my work),

-Money Matters (including 3 Money Matters to master).


In week 3 you’ll find…

-Building an online presence (social media and website stuff),

-2 quick boutonniere tips (including the best boutonniere storage tip ever!),

-plus 2 Gladiola Tips (on blooming and wiring),

-and 1 mason jar tip (it’s a 1-minute mason jar tip I love!).


In the final week you’ll unlock….

-Sales & Customer Communication (on Closing the Sale & Setting rules),

-A Few Dos and Don’ts (my favorite lessons learned over 24 years in the biz),

-Keeping it legal…including the story about why I finally had to call a lawyer!


Click HERE to get the free course today! 

Remember: new lessons will be available on your dashboard every 7 days!

You can login to access the new content each week.

OR, Click HERE to upgrade and get the whole course NOW for only $12. 



Learn more about Alison here!

July 31, 2018 — 11:49 pm

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Welcome, Floralpreneur®.  I’m Alison Ellis, creator of Flower Math, published author, and founder of Real Flower Business. My online business courses and private coaching help floral designers increase profits, book great clients & build a better brand.  Learn More →

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