Evening Standard - London, June 26th, 2000
FLORISTRY may not sound like the most sparkling industry to work in, but it does have a glamorous side. Take, for example, the likes of Jane Packer, new kid Orlando Hamilton, or Sir Elton John, even - who likes flowers so much he bought his local florists. While most florists do not enjoy such a star-studded existence, a job in the industry can be an artistic and satisfying role for those with nimble fingers and creative minds.
The floristry retail trade is worth over one billion pounds annually, and is dominated by microbusinesses (small shops run by two or three people). The life of a flori...
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