Florist teaching business skills

Business Skills for Florists — QLD (E5)

Gain the commercial knowledge to run a profitable floral business: pricing, inventory, client relations, WHS and marketing tailored for Australian florists.

Format: blended learning — workshops + online modules · Certificate pathway available

Course overview

This intensive unit equips florists with essential business competencies: accurate job costing, margins, supplier relationships, inventory rotation, lawful employment practices (AUS), and customer experience design.

  • Duration: 5 full-day workshops + 6 self-paced modules
  • Audience: practicing florists, studio managers, aspiring shop owners
  • Outcome: practical toolset for running a compliant, profitable studio
Florist planning stock and pricing

Curriculum highlights

Modules combine classroom theory and workshop simulations to apply business processes directly to floral operations.

Learn per-stem and per-design costing, labour rates, markup strategies and how to set competitive but sustainable prices for events, weddings and retail.

Stock rotation, seasonal procurement, supplier negotiation and maintaining quality while protecting margins.

Brand positioning, local SEO for florists, social content that converts, wedding lead funnels and upselling techniques.

Practical guidance on Australian workplace safety, fair work practices, record-keeping and consumer rights relevant to floristry.

Learning format

  • Hands-on workshop simulations
  • Templates: quotes, invoices, stock sheets
  • Peer crits and real client briefs
Florist workshop notes
Lead instructor

Maya Thompson

Senior tutor — floral business & operations

Maya has 12 years in studio management and event floristry; she focuses on scalable processes for small teams and sustainable sourcing.

Instructor team

Our educators combine floristry trade experience with small business mentoring and compliance knowledge for Australian contexts.

Instructor in class
Students in workshop

Upcoming schedule — QLD

Location Start date Format Seats
Brisbane — Newstead Studio 12 Sep 2026 Workshop + Online 12 Reserve
Gold Coast — Southport 03 Oct 2026 Weekend Intensive 10 Reserve
Cairns — Pop-up 15 Nov 2026 Workshop 8 Reserve
Need different dates or private on-site training? Contact us.

Fees & funding

Full course

AUD 1,250

Includes workshops, templates and 3 months mentoring.

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Workshop only

AUD 420

Per full-day practical workshop.

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Payment plan

From AUD 120/m

Interest-free options available for eligible students.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior experience?

Some sessions assume basic floral handling; we provide pathways for beginners through foundation content.

Is this nationally recognised?

This unit is designed to align with industry competencies; formal recognition depends on the enrolment pathway chosen.

Are subsidies available?

Some Queensland regional programs may offer subsidies — contact us for current eligibility.

What PPE or materials are required?

Basic floristry tools and closed-toe shoes. A materials list is provided on enrolment.