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FlowerShopNetwork.com And The Cutting Edge Of Search Engine Technology

June 4, 2008 by Jamie Jamison Adams Leave a Comment

Brock and Loranne Atwill owners of Flower Shop Network recently attended the SMX Advanced Expo in Seattle, Washington, hosted by Danny Sullivan, an expert in the SEO field.

While attending the conference, they attended seminars concerning search engine optimization techniques, strategies and technology. In addition to seminars and training, they networked with many SEO industry peers. Highlights of the conference were sessions with Google’s Matt Cutts as well as panel discussions with industry leaders from Yahoo, Microsoft, SEOmoz and Netconcepts as well as many others. Brock and Loranne feel it is important to stay abreast of the ever changing climate in which we must compete and do business on the internet. This is just one of the ways FlowerShopNetwork.com stays on the cutting edge of search engine technology to ensure their retail florists members have the best visibility possible on the internet.

The Wonderful Things Florists Do

February 29, 2008 by Jamie Jamison Adams 2 Comments

I love my job. I get to see many things before they occur on our site. Newsletters are one of them. I’m so excited about next weeks Flower Shop Network newsletter – Florists and the Wonderful Things They Do – that I can hardly keep it to myself. Amy Stewart (Dirt blogger and author of Flower Confidential) gives great insight to the wonderful things florists do all over the world and shares them in this newsletter.

Florists are enthusiastically dedicated hardworking individuals who use their talents to help enjoy the beauty of flowers and create memories. It is nice to see someone recognizing all that florists do. After all it’s not just their livelihood but also their way of life.

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2008 Valentine’s Day – Holiday Tips

February 8, 2008 by Flower Shop Network Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching. In an effort to make your holiday less stressful, we are sending a Valentine’s Day Tips sheet for your new or part-time employees. Hopefully these tips will equip your employees with the information they need for efficient customer service while eliminating potential problems with order delivery.

Valentine’s Day Tips

Place orders early, orders placed after 5:00PM CST Tuesday cannot be guaranteed for delivery before Valentine’s Day.

Please provide complete delivery information for recipients. We must have street address and telephone number, and a cell phone if possible.

Minimum Order for Valentine’s Day is $40 with an average delivery fee of $8 to $10 except in metro areas where delivery could be as much as $15.

Always provide a 2nd choice option for each order.

Please inform your staff that Flower Shop Network Headquarters may be calling with florist to florist orders during this holiday. These checks will be sent the week following the delivery date of the order and will be paid at 80%.

The FSN relay team is committed to making your holiday go smoothly.

Filed Under: FSN Announcements, Holiday Info Tagged With: Flower Sending Tip, FSN Announcements, Holiday Info, Valentines Day, Valentines Day Flowers

Flower Shop Network Salutes Arkansas Green Industry Association’s Support of the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission

January 29, 2008 by Jamie Jamison Adams Leave a Comment

The Arkansas Green Industry Association (ARGIA – formally the Arkansas Nurserymen’s Assoc.) held their annual convention last week in Hot Springs Arkansas. This year the underlying theme was “getting involved” both, with the association and the community. In an effort to get involved, the association gave its support to the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission and it’s environmentally friendly program. Going green and being pro-environment is not a new concept for ARGIA, so supporting the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission was a natural fit. As Anne Fuller, ARGIA director, put it “our industry was green when green wasn’t cool.” Nurseries and landscapers for many years have used organic and recycled products; created green-scapes that encourage the benefits of nature; promoted the benefits of gardening and giving back to the earth. In fact, the [Read more…]

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Flower Shop Network (FSN) Announces Top Sales Honors for 2007

January 28, 2008 by Jamie Jamison Adams Leave a Comment

FlowerShopNetwork.com recently announced recipients of sales achievement awards for 2007. Sales representatives, Cathy Condray and Rebecca Speer were the top two winners of the company’s annual sales contest, according to FSN president Brock Atwill. Presentations were made at the company’s annual sales meeting held earlier this month at the Paragould, Arkansas Community Center.

For their accomplishments, Condray received an all-expenses paid trip to San Antonio’s world-famous River Walk, and for her prize Speer chose a five day and night Walt Disney World vacation. In addition, fellow sales representative Amy Hall was bestowed the 2007 Salesperson of the Year award, a distinction she has earned a total of three times. Another noteworthy honoree from the 2007 sales team, Leslie Cox was named FSN Rookie of the Year.

Established in March 1999, FlowerShopNetwork.com is an online florists’ directory providing web hosting and internet advertising for over 6,000 member florists across the United States and Canada.

Amy Hall, Flower Shop Network Salesman of the Year 2007

Leslie Cox, Flower Shop Network Rookie of the Year

Cathy Condray & Rebecca Spears Winners of FSN Annual Sales Contest

Bottom Row L to R: Shelley Condray, Cathy Condray, Rebbecca Spears, Ann Stevens, Amy Hall & VP of Sales Cindy Prichard.

Top Row L to R: Joe Hays, Lynn Reavis, Leslie Cox, Nick Costner, President Brock Atwill & VP Loranne Atwill

Filed Under: Floral Industry News, FSN Announcements Tagged With: Floral Industry News, Flower Shop Network, FSN Announcements

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – How Will You Participate – A Challenge to Florists & Flower Lovers

October 3, 2007 by Jamie Jamison Adams Leave a Comment

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.

According to the Susan G. Komen Foundation … 10 million people around the world could die from breast cancer in the next twenty-five years without the cures …

Breast Cancer is predominately a disease that affects women. However, men have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Most individuals know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

In the fight against Breast Cancer, groups have banded together to host events like Race for the Cure. Large and small corporations have given time and money to breast cancer research. Many florists and garden centers across the nation have contributed to breast cancer awareness through various activities. A florist shop in Maine supported the CURE Breast Cancer for ME event by giving breast cancer survivors a pink rose corsage with pink ribbon. A garden center in Arkansas and a local hospital promote breast cancer awareness by giving those who have a mammography done in October a pansy.

Whether you Race for the Cure or support a local breast cancer awareness group with flowers, your participation in supporting breast cancer awareness is crucial. Early detection saves lives and with breast cancer research one day we may have a cure.

With that said, I offer this challenge to florists and flower lovers everywhere:

Find a way to promote breast cancer awareness and cancer research and show a breast cancer survivor you support them.

How will I meet this challenge? First, I will give money to support breast cancer research. Second, I will give my Aunt Cathy a flower arrangement with pink gerberas (the flower meaning for gerberas is purity & strength). Third, I will schedule a mammography for myself.

My final act will be to dedicate this blog entry to Cheryl Brown who was a friend, a florist and a fighter.

I’m interested in how you meet the challenge, so let me know.

Filed Under: Floral Industry News, FSN Announcements Tagged With: Breast Cancer Awareness, Floral Industry News, FSN Announcements

Winners from the Arkansas Florists Convention

August 27, 2007 by Jamie Jamison Adams Leave a Comment

Hot Springs Arkansas was the hot spot for the 2007 Arkansas Florists Convention. Flower Shop Network staff had a wonderful time meeting and greeting all the fantastic florists and flower shops who attended the convention.

The Flower Shop Network booth was the place to be at the convention. Staff members and floral designers spent time discussing the issues of how to reach customers and providing flower arrangements specific to those customers’ needs. In fact to aid in reaching customers, all visitors to the booth had the opportunity to register for a complementary florist listing and a complimentary eCommerce website package.

The Flower Shop Network staff held the drawing the Tuesday after the convention.

Congratulations to Lawson’s Flowers & Gifts in Pine Bluff Arkansas, who received a complimentary premium florist listing in Flower Shop Network’s online florists directory. The complimentary listing will run for a full year on Flower Shop Network. Lawson’s Flowers & Gifts provides fresh flower arrangements, as well as, wedding flowers, home décor and gift items through the Pine Bluff Arkansas Area. Lawson’s Flowers & Gifts are provide gift and flower delivery service to Watson Chapel Arkansas, White Hall Arkansas, Redfield Arkansas and Jefferson Arkansas.

Flower Shop Network welcomes Lawson’s Flowers & Gifts as a new member. Congratulations to Phyllis Lawson and the rest of the staff at Lawson’s, we hope to see you at the Arkansas Florists Convention next year.

Congratulations to Distinctive Designs By Tanarah in Maumelle Arkansas, who received a premium listing and an eCommerce website. The complimentary package will run for a full year on Flower Shop Network. Distinctive Designs by Tanarah customers will now have the opportunity to place their orders online for flowers and gifts. Distinctive Designs by Tanarah creates fresh flower arrangements as well as wedding flowers, silk flower arrangements and holiday floral designs for the Maumelle Arkansas area. Flower and funeral deliveries are also provided for Mayflower Arkansas, Conway Arkansas, North Little Rock Arkansas, Scott Arkansas, Benton Arkansas and Little Rock Arkansas in addition to the Maumelle area.

Flower Shop Network welcomes Distinctive Designs By Tanarah as a new member. Congratulations to Tanarah and the rest of the staff, we hope to see you at the Arkansas Florists Convention next year.

The Arkansas Florist Association and staff deserve a round of applause for hosting a wonderful convention and special thanks for inviting us to be a part of it. Flower Shop Network appreciates your support as we continue to provide affordable, quality products and services to the floral industry. Flower Shop Network has already committed to attending the Arkansas Florists Convention in 2008.

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Flower Shop Network Times Square Ad.

July 6, 2007 by Jamie Jamison Adams Leave a Comment

Flower Shop Network has received confirmation that their ad was selected as a winner of the Times Square Ad contest held by Dell Small Business Division.

“Congratulations! Your small business ad has been selected to run in Times Square.
Again, congratulations!

Sincerely,
Dell Small Business”

Our ad “The World Deserves Flowers…Send Some Today!” will be showcased ,along with other small business winners, in Times Square on July 9th and 10th.

Here is a preview of our ad

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All About Lavender.

June 11, 2007 by Jamie Jamison Adams Leave a Comment

Thursday, the Flower Shop Network newsletter for June will be emailed to everyone who has signed up for the newsletters. However, if you would like a sneak preview of the newsletter here it is Lavender and the Pursuit of Happiness.

If you have any comments or questions about the article, you can log them on the blog.

Filed Under: FSN Announcements Tagged With: Flower Shop Network, FSN Announcements

Mothers Day Tips for Florists

May 3, 2007 by Jamie Jamison Adams Leave a Comment

Mother’s Day is almost upon us. To relieve some of your stress, we are sending a Mother’s Day Tips sheet for your new or part-time employees. Hopefully these tips will equip your employees with the information they need for efficient customer service while eliminating potential problems with order delivery.

Mother’s Day Tips

Place orders early, orders placed after 12:00PM cst Friday cannot be guaranteed delivery before Mother’s Day.
Please provide complete delivery information for recipients. We must have street address and telephone number, and a cell phone if possible.
Minimum Order for Mother’s Day is $40 with an average delivery fee of $8 to $10 except in metro areas where delivery could be as much as $15.
Always provide a 2nd choice option for each order.
Please inform your staff that FSN Headquarters may be calling with florist to florist orders during this holiday. These checks will be sent Monday following the delivery date and will be paid at 80%.

The FSN relay team is committed to making your holiday go smoothly.

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