Start a florist studio with a small shop front
Run a small studio or shop that mixes walk-in sales with wedding, event and corporate flower work.
- £8k-30k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
What it is
A rented small unit or shop where you make arrangements, sell fresh flowers to passing trade and take larger orders for weddings, events and businesses.
Your first three steps
- Write a simple plan covering rent, stock, wages and the sales you need each month to break even
- Visit possible units and check footfall, parking and nearby competitors
- Agree accounts with wholesalers and approach hotels, offices and venues for regular display contracts
Who pays
Walk-in customers, couples, event organisers, hotels, offices and restaurants wanting regular displays.
How it makes money
Individual sales of bouquets and arrangements, wedding and event packages, and regular contracts for weekly business displays.
Skills that help
- Floral design and conditioning stock
- Buying and managing stock to limit waste
- Customer service and upselling
- Basic bookkeeping
Watch out for
- Lease terms, business rates and any rent deposit, so check these carefully before signing
- Public liability insurance, plus employer's liability insurance if you hire staff
- Seasonal peaks around Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and wedding season, and quieter months in between
- Stock waste from unsold flowers
- Check with your council about shop signs, planning use class and any pavement display
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a florist studio or shop?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around £8,000 to £30,000, depending on the premises, fit-out, stock and equipment. Check lease terms, business rates and any rent deposit carefully before committing.
How much can a florist shop earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on walk-in trade and wedding, event and corporate work. Demand peaks around Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and wedding season, with quieter months between.
What should I check before opening a florist shop in the UK?
Check lease terms, business rates and deposits, plus public liability insurance and employer's liability if you hire staff. Also check with your council about shop signs, planning use class and any pavement display, and plan for stock waste.
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