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EHO 249 – Floral Design IV – Business Operation

Course Description

Introduces the student to the development and operational procedures of a floral business.  Emphasis will be on both traditional and high style design as a business.  Topics include: overview of the floral industry and starting a floral business.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Overview of the Floral Industry

Class

3

Starting a Floral Business

D. Lab

0

 

P. Lab/O.B.I.

6

 

Credit

5

 

Prerequisite:

Provisional admission

Corequisite:

     

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will be able to:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

STARTING A FLORAL BUSINESS

15

0

20

Planning

Discuss business start-up basics

 

 

 

 

Discuss organization of shop layout

 

 

 

 

Discuss delivery service

 

 

 

 

Discuss various pricing methods

 

 

 

 

Price floral designs using pricing methods

 

 

 

 

Discuss rental items in a floral design business

 

 

 

Marketing

Discuss various methods of advertising

 

 

 

 

Prepare an advertising strategy

 

 

 

 

Discuss various types of store displays

 

 

 

 

Develop a window display for a floral shop

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate how to effectively target a market

 

 

 

Networking

List various networking opportunities in the floral industry

 

 

 

OVERVIEW OF THE FLORAL INDUSTRY

15

0

40

Wire Service

Discuss how to obtain a wire service

 

 

 

Traditional Design

Demonstrate a working knowledge of traditional floral design

 

 

 

High Style Design and Planning

Demonstrate high style design and planning

 

 

 

Certification

Discuss various industry certifications available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

 

 

 

Anderson, Gary A. (1995). Floral Design and Marketing. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio. Agricultural Education Curriculum Material Service.

 

McDaniel, Gary L. (1996). Floral Design and Arrangement. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc.

 

Posted: 11/12/08