How to Start a Silk Flower Business

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Assess your floral arrangement skills

   A degree is not required to be a floral designer, but an eye for color and arrangement is necessary.
   
   There are many books and videos available for a floral designer to learn basic and advanced skills, as well as online courses and college courses.
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   Step 2: and get more training if necessary.

   Besides selling floral arrangements, other opportunities include selling wholesale artificial flowers individually, in bulk or in arrangements. , One market is a floral arrangement business for weddings and events.
   
   Others include centerpieces, wreaths and other home décor. , Sell to retail customers online on your own website, a craft site like Etsy, a retail storefront, farmers markets and craft shows.
   
   Another option is to market to stores with a wholesale catalog and website. , Some of the items you'll need are artificial flowers, floral tape, floral foam bases, and cellophane.
   
   Find sources to buy in bulk at wholesale prices.
   
   Develop and inventory system and a way to order supplies quickly. , Join groups like the American Floral Marketing Council.
   
   Attend trade shows and local business events. , Your local government can tell you about licensing and zoning requirements to run a shop or work from your home business.
   
   An accountant or attorney can advise about how to structure your business, register with the IRS, and protect your assets with liability insurance. , Volunteer your services and products as decorations for non-profit events.
   
   Donate bouquets and arrangements to charity auctions and raffles. , Take out ads in local papers or trade journals.
   
   Join online forums.
   
   Place ads on websites or on radio or television. , Have arrangements in your home to show off your designs and generate sales.
   
   Give your product as gifts to family, friends and neighbors. , In addition to marketing, ordering and sales, you'll have to handle basic accounting, accounts payable and receivable, customer service and correspondence. , Have a logo created to be used on printed materials and websites.
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   Step 3: Decide how to sell artificial flowers.

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   Step 4: Define your target market

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   Step 5: and figure out who you will sell to.

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   Step 6: Choose where and how to sell your silk flowers.

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   Step 7: Get the equipment and supplies you need.

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   Step 8: Network with professionals to get more information on how to start a silk flower business.

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   Step 9: Find out what kind of licenses

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    Step 10: permits and business setup you need.

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    Step 11: Participate in local events and charities.

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    Step 12: Advertise your business in a way that reaches your target market.

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    Step 13: Keep active in silk floral arrangement as a hobby.

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    Step 14: Learn the business skills you need to run a work from home business.

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    Step 15: Develop printed materials like letterheads

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    Step 16: business cards

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    Step 17: brochures and catalogs.

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