We want to assure you that we remain dedicated to supporting our Professional Florists by working together through these difficult times. The floral industry has faced many challenges over the years and, through it all, has demonstrated remarkable resiliency and strength. To support our florists, BloomNet is pleased to introduce The Florist Support Program*, a package of broad relief measures to assist you in ensuring your current and ongoing financial well-being.
As we remain dedicated to supporting our BloomNet Professional Florists, working with you through these difficult times, we want to reinforce the following guidelines and tools available to you, as the safety and well-being of our BloomNet professional florists is important to us and remains among our highest priorities.
Also, we ask that you click below for an important message to all BloomNet professional florists, from Dinesh Popat, President of BloomNet.
Best Practices for Contactless Deliveries
Please do not reject the order.
They're not accepting deliveries right now? Submit a Timely Delivery Attempt message & a detailed ASK message.
The location is closed or has restricted access? Submit a Timely Delivery Attempt message & a detailed INFO message.
Announce your arrive by ringing the door bell or knocking on the door.
Take & keep a photo of the order with its location clearly identifiable in the background as proof of delivery. (*Business Management System users can quickly upload the photo with the Route4Me App!)
Send a Timely Delivery Confirmation message & detailed INFO message for where the order was left (e.g. by front door, side porch, other)
Health & Safety Guidelines
Ask staff who feel sick (or who have been in contact with someone who is feeling sick) to stay home.
Remind staff to wash & sanitize their hands regularly.
Providing them with hand sanitizer & ask them to apply between deliveries.
Ensure delivery vehicles are properly ventilated throughout the day & are in clean condition.
Industry Resources
The Society of American Florists (SAF) has other helpful resources for shops, includeing topics such as:
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We know it can be difficult to adapt to this new normal, but delivering smiles has - and always will - continue to play a vital role for our florists. With guidance from the Society of American Florists (SAF), here are some ways you can further promote that your designs can bring a smile to someone’s face and positively affect their mood.
