Home-based florist for gifts and events
Make bouquets and arrangements at home and sell by order, delivery or local pick-up.
- £500-3k
- Side hustle
- From home
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
What it is
A small florist working from a spare room or garage. You buy flowers from a wholesaler, make bouquets and arrangements to order, and deliver or hand over locally.
Your first three steps
- Take a short floristry course or practise on a few trial bouquets, then photograph your best work
- Open an account with a wholesaler or flower market and buy a small starter stock and tools
- Set up a simple Instagram page and local listings, then offer to supply a few friends, cafés or small events
Who pays
Local people buying gifts and sympathy flowers, plus small events, offices and cafés wanting regular displays.
How it makes money
You charge per bouquet or arrangement, with delivery fees and event packages. Margin comes from pricing above wholesale cost plus your time.
Skills that help
- Floristry and flower arranging
- Creative eye for colour and shape
- Reliable timekeeping for deadlines
- Customer service
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, and check whether your home insurance covers business use
- Check with your landlord, mortgage lender or council about running a business from home
- Flowers spoil fast, so order carefully to limit waste
- Peak dates such as Valentine's Day and Mother's Day are busy, so plan stock and time ahead
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a florist business at home?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on your equipment, initial flower stock and how you set up your workspace. Flowers spoil fast, so order carefully to limit waste.
What should I check before running a florist business from home?
Check public liability insurance and whether your home insurance covers business use. Also check with your landlord, mortgage lender or council about running a business from home, as permissions can differ between properties.
How much can a home-based florist earn?
Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around £300 to £2,500, depending on how many orders and events you take. Peak dates such as Valentine's Day and Mother's Day are busy, so plan stock and time ahead.
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