Cost of Opening a Flower Shop

Knowing the cost of opening a flower shop will help you complete your business plan and other important things that need to be made for the said business.

Location, equipment, employees, and marketing strategies are the factors that affect the cost of starting a flower shop.

Starting a flower shop requires you to consider the funds you will need for the business. The total cost varies depending upon the following factors.

Flower Equipment and Arranging Supplies

There are different flower equipment and tools you need to have a proper arranging flowers. Some stuffs can be bought used, however most will require being new. The cost of the flower equipment and arranging supplies vary widely, of course, depending on whether you can buy enough to obtain wholesale costs and the type of suppliers available in your place. Some of the stuffs you will require include floral tape, preservatives to keep the flowers fresh and attractive, and other materials. In addition to that, you will also consider the size of the equipment you will need to establish the flower shop. The size of the equipment will affect the final cost. Example of these large equipment that you need to use in running your business are the refrigeration cases and secured containers where you preserve the flowers.

Selecting a Proper Location

The cost for opening such shops also varies depending upon on the type of location you choose for the business. Of course, you will choose the right location that could provide you great visibility to the customers. A good area will allow you to obtain food traffic and be placed near churches, hospitals, recreational and entertainment centers, and other industry establishments where many people love to stay in. Even if you think to manage the flower business out of your house, there still a need to consider the costs for the business equipment such as electrical gadget that could help you to maintain the freshness of the flowers. The cost will also vary based on your decision, whether you want to rent or buy property.

Hiring Staffs

Another factor that affects the total cost is the hiring staffs. Even if you think to manage the shop on your own, hiring staffs in how much of payment you will require to cover the bill until the shop begins to turn an income. So, you have to plan properly the salary in order to pay all employees for three to six months in order to allow some cushion while you are marketing the business.

Marketing the Business

In order to get more customers, you are required to market you newly established flower shop. The advertising cost will take you heavy charge on it, most especially if you choose the expensive type of marketing strategies. For instance, you choose the traditional marketing strategy like mouth advertising method, local newspapers, and distributing flyers to your neighbour or friends. Of course, the traditional marketing could be quite expensive since you it requires to buy and use fare and other materials. But, if you choose the online marketing strategy, then you may maximize your budget.
 

8 Comments

  • gunja kumari said on April 19, 2012
    i want to start the flower business in patna. please guide me how to go about it in a budget of maximum 1 lakh.
  • hemant mishra said on August 19, 2012
    I want to start a flower shop in Aligarh. kindly guide
  • vijisumesh said on January 11, 2013
    alappey. kerala , India, I would like to start flower business in my place, only a flower shop not a farm, pls give me an advice . from where to get fresh flowers in my place alappey. whats is the formalities of opening a new flower shop. and give any phone number for contact person......=91-9895351550
  • mohuya das said on May 4, 2013
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  • nibu said on December 2, 2013
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  • Kannika said on December 17, 2013
    I want to start the flower business in trichy. please guide me how to open that shop with in budget of Maximum 1 lakh. pls advice me contact 9976525569
  • Sai said on February 16, 2014
    I want to start a flower business in Trichur, near to Kunnamkulam. I am at present working in Gulf, and plan to go back to India within three years time. Hence, Pls give me some suggestions for doing this business.
  • Rani said on October 31, 2014
    I would like to open a flower shop in chavara. Please advice whom to contact and how much it will cost.

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