You'd like to become the top grower in your area, the one to whom everyone turns to get the most beautiful and healthy flowers around. So what are the secrets of successful flower growers? What could put you on top? Here are some secrets to get you started:
1. Grow what people want
Listen to your customers. Find out what they want to buy, and then grow that. By learning what your customers are interested in, you'll be able to make higher profits, and you'll grow fewer flowers that end up going to waste. Customers like it when a business listens to their needs and wants, and they're likely to return to that business again and again.
2. Start a mailing list
The easiest customers to get are ones you've already had before. Repeat customers take less work on your part, and can make for a lot of business. Keep in contact with your existing customers by starting a mailing list. Thanks to email, this is fun, easy and completely free. Put out a sign-up list whenever you sell your items. Then, send emails to your customers telling them when and where you'll be selling your flowers next. Throw in flower tips and pictures. Keep it fun. If it's an enjoyable email to read, your customers will be more likely to look through it, which means they'll be more likely to keep buying from you as well. It's simply a great way to stay in contact with your customers.
3. Offer healthy plants
Sounds obvious, but to make a good profit, you need to offer a good product. You want your flowers to be the healthiest ones around. Give them the care and attention they deserve. Only use organic materials, such as organic fertilizers. This will keep your soil healthy and reduce plant stress. Next, use mulch to avoid weeds. And don't forget about those pesky pests. Use insecticidal soaps, Neem or "sticky traps" to stop this threat. Also, don't disregard the possibility of wind damage if your plants are fairly exposed, such as there is no building or tree nearby. If this is the case, plant tall shrubs that can be cut, which will give you both a windbreak and "woody" ornamentals to use in your flower bouquets. Keep your plants healthy and your business will be healthy too.
4. Make bouquets
Bouquets are big sellers. They're one of the most-purchased gifts for birthdays and holidays, such as Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. Bouquets are your chance to get creative. Pick colorful combinations, and put them in beautiful vases. Again, listen to your customers. Many flower growers offer "pick-your-own" bouquets for a set price, so customers can customize their own arrangements. Plus, bouquets can bring quite a big profit, as people are more than willing to pay good money for a gorgeous bouquet.
5. Have a plan
Like any business, a flower growing business will benefit from a plan for the future. Plan where you'd like to be in the coming years. Your plans could change. That's okay. Don't fret. Be open to your plan evolving, but keep pushing towards your goals and dreams.
To learn more, read Growing Flowers for Profit, available at; [
http://extraincomebulletin.com]http://extraincomebulletin.com. If you'd like to be a successful flower grower, be sure to follow these five secrets. Offer healthy plants, grow what your customers want, keep in contact with your customers, make bouquets and have a plan for the future. Your business can turn out just like you want it to if you make smart choices and work towards a successful business. Soon your backyard nursery could be the one everyone calls on. Craig Wallin is the author of twelve best-selling books about home-based businesses you can start for just a few hundred dollars, and the editor of EXTRA INCOME BULLETIN, an online resource about honest businesses you can start on a shoestring. To learn more, visit: [
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