5 ways to be more organized - Mini Episode

The Floral Hustle

Introduction:
Welcome to the Floral Hustle Podcast, where we dive into strategies and insights to help florists and floral entrepreneurs thrive. In this week’s minisode, our host Jen shares personal reflections and actionable tips on getting more organized during the off-season, with a focus on making the business year more profitable, efficient, and less complicated.

Key Takeaways:

1. Reflection on Past Challenges:
   • Jen discusses how last year felt more complicated due to adding new responsibilities, including managing her children's summer activities, expanding wedding services, and starting one-on-one coaching and this podcast. She emphasizes the importance of reflecting on ways to simplify and enhance business operations.
2. The Importance of Organization:
   • Organization is highlighted as crucial for streamlining processes and making tasks more manageable. Jen shares her initiative to implement a pull sheet for inventory management and a teardown sheet to facilitate event breakdowns.
3. Five Ways to Get More Organized:
   • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Creating documented SOPs for every aspect of the business, from flower processing to client offboarding, ensures consistency and clarity within the team.
   • Electronic Calendar: Utilizing a business Gmail account and its suite of products for scheduling and information management enhances accessibility and coordination.
   • Organizing Electronic Folders: Keeping digital files and folders well-organized, including client notes and key images, improves efficiency and reduces clutter.
   • Emergency Kit: Assembling a comprehensive kit with tools and materials for on-the-spot fixes during events guarantees preparedness for any situation.
   • Financial Organization: Adopting a business checking account, an accounting system, and understanding financial management basics, such as the principles outlined in "Profit First" by Mike Michalowicz, are essential for financial health and profitability.

Conclusion:
Jen wraps up the minisode by stressing the significance of organization in setting up a business for success. She encourages listeners to take these tips to heart to create a more organized, efficient, and joyful floral business.

Call to Action:
Listeners are invited to reflect on their own business practices and consider implementing these strategies for a more streamlined and profitable year. Jen wishes everyone an amazing flower-filled week and looks forward to sharing more insights in future episodes.

Additional Resources:

• Book Recommendation: "Profit First" by Mike Michalowicz for financial management guidance.
• Suggested Tools: Google Suite for electronic organization and QuickBooks or Xero for accounting.

For more insights and tips, tune into the Floral Hustle Podcast weekly. Thank you for joining us, and don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes on flourishing in the floral industry.

01:02 Reflecting on Past Experiences
03:57 The Role of Standard Operating Procedures
06:28 The Power of Electronic Calendars
08:07 Organizing Electronic Folders
08:46 The Necessity of an Emergency Kit
10:44 Getting Your Finances Organized