I'm opening a flower boutique soon.i've found the perfect location and now the shop is under renovation..in fact I've got an interior designer to do it up

I've set up most of the things which I'm supposed to in order to open a flower shop.

my services includes car decoration for weddings , flower arrangements for all occasions , loose flowers and more...

I'm hoping you could give me more ideas to be added into my boutique besides the ones i've mentioned...

Thanks!

This post has been edited by melissa lim: Jan 2 2008, 02:50 AM

Maybe have a small book cabinet to put in albums about flowers and decorations....a small landscape corner would be nice. Nothing fancy, mayb a small pond, or an island that you put picture frames added with spotlights.

Got any specific theme for your shop?

hey funnytone.. thanks for the ideas..yes,ive asked for a custom made shelf to arrange my collections..hmmm landscaper huh? didn't cross my mind..thanks! ..im not making it too fancy but it is gonna look classy..
got a few frames from SSF..looks good.. spotlights are also taken care of..

any idea what can i do besides having car decoration for weddings , flower arrangements for all occasions & loose flowers ?

theme? i just want it to look classy & exquisite.. want it to be like a boutique not like an ordinary flower shop, just for a change..

This post has been edited by melissa lim: Jan 2 2008, 03:04 AM

dropping by...

I think you need more input from Guy cos many Guy come in and want to buy flower, but dunno what flower is what name, so as long as ur label of the flower is clear then OK edi ... maybe link the flower type to its significance if any (like Rose-> Love) and that sorta thing, at least ppls like me go and buy we know what d flower is for, instead of trying to chat up the gal working there ...

How about putting some soft toys or small cute items as side products? Things like mini teddy bears bouquet?

good luck... when going to be open... maybe can try it out... most of da time i buy lilies... are u going to provide delivery...

delivery will be good

delivery service will be available

Im still looking where to buy small teddy bears in bulk.. cant find any dealers offering a good price.. sad sad

can do for valentine?

chocolate...!! lol. u noe when flowers and chocolate goes together, can melt...!! i mean the person who receive it especially girls. of course not some lousy brand chocolate. at least a little bit classy and provide nice wrapping service. omg. can earn! haha. it's good if u can do it for the coming valentine's day. good luck!!

omg I wanted to say chocolate! LOL...great minds think alike
or maybe "Get Well Soon" fruit baskets? but I guess perishable items will be a hassle
Take a look at the services offered here
http://www.ftd.com/whats-new-ctg/product-new/?start=13

Thanks alot for the ideas!.. i completely forgot about chocolate's !!! Hershey'd N Ferrero Rocher should be great esp for CNY & Valentine's day...

probably ill add cadbury's too for lower budget customers

Gimme more ideas what should i do especially for Chinese New Year besides selling hampers & Valentines day besides selling flowers...

haha. yes yes!

No prob.

By the way, Hershey's and Ferrero Rocher are good enough but remember to use Hershey's Kisses! Hehe. Sweet~ Cadbury is good, too, for lower budget customers. But if you can get mini size Crunchie, better! lol. Got honey inside, so sweet!

Gosh. I sound so bimbotic le.

And for the mean time, cannot think of anything. But cards are very normal since you need cards to go with the hampers and flowers, right? I mean pretty pretty cards, not those lousy one we always see since you might already be giving that for free. Hee.

hehe~for Valentines probably provide champagne also?
oh ya i usually c florists making ferrero into a bouquet
mayb also provide gift wrapping services? but i think the gifts will most probably b wrapped where they were purchased...
Balloons? omg i actually saw a musical balloon on9...
and yes! cards~there's a type where you can record your voice in it but i don't know hw pricey is it

as for CNY i guess there's only hampers? delivery services? but for those self collect hampers i think there'll be a price fight with those kedai ubat

This post has been edited by min_min: Jan 6 2008, 01:10 AM

Where? What do you sell? Any discount for LYN?

Might be a good idea to start planning for Valentine as I am sure a lot LYM forumers will be hunting for flowers. It is a good cash-cow period for you.

Sell greeting cards.
Do a blog to showcase all your beautiful bouquets.
Balloon with inside nice teddy bear or other gifts.
Personalize bouquets/flowers?

Online presence is key since you have LYN supporters here. They will open up a lot more possibility for you.

the idea is nice..but if u addd on and be too commercialise ..it aint gonna be good..so ..better stick with basic~ dun add to much or else extra price..
as far as i know..u get the real message thru in flower; with little gift no extravaganza thing..
try to work with budget tat u can work in

For CNY u can try mini bamboo pot / the mini golden mandarin 'kat' (kam kat) , mandarin oranges + hampers?

Sell edible flowers. The English have some of their national dishes cooked with rose petals. I know there's a restaurant in China where all the food cooked are just flowers.

you need pictures of your artwork

many buyers dont know what design of flowers they seeking therefore you need catalog

associate yourself with wine and gift shop . Stock in a few beautiful boxes and decorate it

dont use cheapo greeting cards. Get those with your shopname on it.

any pictures of your artwork?

I was thinking about this idea long time ago for wedding car deco..... a "Love shape heart of red rose" on the bonet of the car. but until now still dont have ppl do this....maybe the wind will blow always the flower.