It’s easy to fall in love with the dream of owning a flower shop. Just the thought of running a charming little store with bright and perfectly arranged blooms to brighten your work days is a romantic and picturesque notion.
But realistically, running a flower shop isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. The fragility of the merchandise, the need for constant freshness, and fluctuations in seasonal demand are just a few of the challenges florists face. And that’s when you’re running a brick-and-mortar store. One can only imagine the kind of logistical nightmare an entrepreneur might face when they decide to take the physical flower shop and run it entirely online.
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Sheila and Crisanto Abasola, founders of Summer’s Blossom Garden
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