Full-Time event and wedding florist

Couples, wedding planners, venues, corporate event organisers and hospitality businesses.

Package and per-piece pricing for weddings and events, with extra charges for delivery, setup, pack-down and hire of vases and stands.

• Strong floral design and technique
• Planning, quoting and costing jobs
• Managing suppliers and casual helpers
• Staying calm on event days

• Public liability insurance, and workers compensation insurance once you hire staff (check your state scheme)
• A suitable vehicle for flowers (a second-hand van is a major cost), and cool storage such as a florist cool room or fridge to keep stock fresh
• Check with your local council about premises or home-business approval if you work from a studio
• Income is seasonal and bookings are often made well ahead, so plan your cash flow
• Wedding date clashes and last-minute changes, so use clear written terms and deposits

Startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $120,000, depending on your vehicle, cool storage, equipment and initial stock. A second-hand van is a major cost. These figures are estimates only.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many weddings and events you book and the size of each job. These are estimates, not guarantees. Income is often seasonal, so plan your cash flow.

Check public liability insurance, and workers compensation once you hire staff under your state scheme. Also check you have a suitable vehicle and cool storage, council approval if you work from a studio, and use clear written terms and deposits.