Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in floristry but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Howard Worrell, managing partner of Flowers by Merle, located in Edmonton, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are a flower shop based in Edmonton.
Tell us about yourself
Purchased this old established business as an investment.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
We want to improve the volume of our orders/sales and our bottom line.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Being able to adapt to the changing costs of business.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
Keep a focus on the start-up costs, monitor the operating costs, aggressively market your products and services.
Where can people find you and your business?
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