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 Fashion Long Sleeve Floral Print Shrug Short Jacket Chiffon Top 3 Colors VC092 $10.99 Time Remaining: 14d 19h 18m Buy It Now for only: $10.99 |
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 Taylor G of Dallas Texas Jacket Thick Chenille Jacobean Floral Size M Long Slvs $9.99 Time Remaining: 4h 44m |
 Fashion Lady Long Sleeve Floral Print Shrug Short Jacket Chiffon 3 Colors 2063 $10.99 Time Remaining: 14d 11h 58m Buy It Now for only: $10.99 |
 WDNY LONG LINEN SILK LINED FLORAL LIGHTWEIGHT COAT JACKET WOMENS SZ 12 $9.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 12h 31m |
 NWT New Sz 2X Black With Purple Floral Print Rayon Long Sleeve Swing Jacket $14.99 Time Remaining: 3h 13m |
 Open Neckline Floral Lace Long Sleeve Shrug Bolero Wrap $19.99 Time Remaining: 25d 8h 51m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 SEXY LONG BLACK HEAVILY EMBROIDERED FLORAL JACKET 8 $7.99 Time Remaining: 10h 43m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
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 Tienda Ho Olive Green Floral Print Boho Hippie Open Long Jacket NWOT $79.95 Time Remaining: 15h 8m |
 ESCADA Womens FABULOUS 40 8 MINT GREEN PINK Floral LONG Jacket Blazer WEDDING $314.30 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 7m Buy It Now for only: $314.30 |
 Banana Republic silk linen champagne gold floral satin long dress jacket S $11.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 10h 56m |
 ERIN LONDON Jacket L Tapestry Floral Oriental Button Down Blazer Long Sleeve $12.50 Time Remaining: 11h 53m |
 DIESEL Purple Brown Cotton Velvet Floral Print Long Sleeve Jacket Sz L $29.00 Time Remaining: 29d 8h 54m Buy It Now for only: $29.00 |
 MISOOK RED W BLACK FLORAL LONG SLEEVE X LONG JACKET M $89.99 Time Remaining: 5h 28m |
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 Womens jacket BRAETAN black floral reversible quilted zip long sleeve L $6.99 Time Remaining: 12h 6m |
 New Black Long Sleeve Floral Ruffle Lace Shrug Top L Size $14.99 Time Remaining: 3h Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 3X Maggie Barnes Tunic Top Floral Buttons Long Length Sz 3X 26 28 $24.99 Time Remaining: 26d 17h 6m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
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 JOHNNY WAS BLACK FLORAL EMBROIDERED COTTON LONG JACKET PRETTY M $98.00 Time Remaining: 19d 3h 29m Buy It Now for only: $98.00 |
 Womens White Blue Long Sleeve Zippered Floral Sweater JACKET TOP Blouse Medium M $24.99 Time Remaining: 14h 49m |
 CHICOS 100 SILK FLORAL PRINT LONG OPEN FRONT LS JACKET CARDIGAN BLOUSE 3 $53.10 Time Remaining: 6d 7h 6m Buy It Now for only: $53.10 |
 TULEH Navy Blue Cashmere Bronze Gold Floral Brocade Belted Long Coat Sz 3 $199.00 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 32m |
 ST JOHN COLLECTION MULTI COLOR FLORAL RAYON COTTON LONG SLEEVE JACKET SIZE 2 $99.99 Time Remaining: 5h 30m |
 WORTH White Cotton Multi Color Floral Print Long Sleeve Hip Length Coat SZ 6 $49.00 Time Remaining: 29d 3h 8m Buy It Now for only: $49.00 |
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 CJ Banks Size X Blue Floral Jacket Top long sleeves button front $8.50 Time Remaining: 24d 6h 23m Buy It Now for only: $8.50 |
 Navy Blue Beige Floral Long Fringe Eastern Kimono Burnout Silk Velvet Coat $30.80 Time Remaining: 18h 59m |
 le suit blazer white long sleeve floral design size 16 $27.30 Time Remaining: 13d 7h 11m Buy It Now for only: $27.30 |
 Silver Floral Long Fringe Eastern Kimono Burnout Silk Velvet Coat $32.80 Time Remaining: 9h 56m |
 Olive Green Floral Long Fringe Eastern Kimono Burnout Silk Velvet Coat $32.80 Time Remaining: 10h 3m |
 JOHNNY WAS JWLA JACKET BLAZER FLORAL EMBROIDERY BROWN LONG TRENCH SZ S $112.49 Time Remaining: 26d 12h 54m Buy It Now for only: $112.49 |
 Burgund Floral Long Fringe Eastern Kimono Burnout Silk Velvet Coat $32.80 Time Remaining: 11h 9m |
 5X Maggie Barnes Tunic Top Floral Buttons Long Length Sz 5X 34 36 $27.99 Time Remaining: 26d 17h 23m Buy It Now for only: $27.99 |
 Silver Floral Long Fringe Eastern Kimono Burnout Silk Velvet Coat $32.80 Time Remaining: 11h 29m |
 ROBERT LEWIS Green Floral Quilted Long Sleeve Button Up Jacket Sz S $29.00 Time Remaining: 10h 16m |
 YAG COUTURE BLACK COTTON LONG BELTED TRENCH RED FLORAL LINING S NWOT $20.00 Time Remaining: 3d 2h 47m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
 PEONY Yellow Multicolor 3 4 Sleeve Floral Print Long Closure Detail Coat Sz 40 $49.00 Time Remaining: 10h 5m |
 Womans 16 Coldwater Creek Gray Floral Velvet Trim Long Coat Jacket Duster $39.95 Time Remaining: 27d 45m Buy It Now for only: $39.95 |
 TULEH Floral Print Button Up Long Jacket Sz M L $89.00 Time Remaining: 5d 10h 46m |
 NEW 149 CHIC GROVE FLORAL EMBROIDERED SILK DUSTER LONG JACKET Sz L LARGE 14 $45.00 Time Remaining: 8d 23h 37m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 Womens Keren Hart Button Down Floral Print Long Sleeve Coat Size XXL Jacket $12.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5d 7h 24m |
 COLDWATER CREEK DENIM PATCHWORK FLORAL LINED LONG SLEEVE JACKET SIZE X LARGE $18.00 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 6m |
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 New Black Long Sleeve Floral Ruffle Lace Shrug Top S Size $14.99 Time Remaining: 2h 58m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 Boss Fashion is Ladies Floral Stitch Long Sleeve Jacket BNWT Size 14 $14.80 Time Remaining: 26d 18h 34m Buy It Now for only: $14.80 |
 Sz L black with floral prints long sleeve wiat length jacket White Stag $5.00 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 38m |
 BFS04 SYBELLE Size M 8 10 Brown Green Floral Script Long Sleeve Cover up Jacket $18.99 Time Remaining: 21d 12h 9m Buy It Now for only: $18.99 |
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 COLDWATER CREEK MULTI TAN BLACK FLORAL LONG SLEEVE JACKET SZ 8 $0.99 Time Remaining: 3d 3h 23m |
 2X Key Lime Pie WeBeBop Top Floral Lined Long Length Asymmetrical Hem NWT 2X $34.99 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 46m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 |
 New Black Long Sleeve Floral Ruffle Lace Shrug Top M Size $14.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 44m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 1X Key Lime Pie WeBeBop Top Floral Lined Long Length Asymmetrical Hem NWT 1X $34.99 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 53m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 |
 I N C INC SIZE 1X FLORAL ROSES TEAL CREAM LONG JACKET BLAZER COTTON 16 18 WOW $9.99 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 34m |
 New Black Long Sleeve Floral Ruffle Lace Shrug Top S Size $14.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 47m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 Coldwater Creek Floral Jacket 1X Silk Linen Pink Black Green Long Sleeve Pockets $22.10 Time Remaining: 27d 22h 16m Buy It Now for only: $22.10 |
 STUNNING LAGENLOOK 100 LINEN SUMMER LONG JACKET NEW ITALIAN RANGE REALY QUIRKY $77.41 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 55m |
 Ann Taylor Loft black damask floral pink white pique jacket blazer LONG size 12 $27.99 Time Remaining: 16d 13h 25m Buy It Now for only: $27.99 |
 WOMANS DENIM CO LONG DENIM OPEN FRONT MAXI JACKET FLORAL EMBROIDERY PLUS SZ 3X $9.00 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 22m |
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 ORVIS WOMENS GREEN DENIM LONG SLEEVE FLORAL LINED JACKET SIZE MEDIUM $24.00 Time Remaining: 4d 4h 40m |
 Ya Ya Black Cotton Floral Lace Long Sleeve Snap Button Jacket Size M $18.99 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 34m |
 4X Maggie Barnes Tunic Top Floral Buttons Long Length Sz 4X 30 32 $27.99 Time Remaining: 26d 17h 17m Buy It Now for only: $27.99 |
 Brown See Thru Through Long Sleeve Lace Floral Ruffle Shrug Crop Jacket Size M $14.99 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 37m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
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 Olive Green Floral Long Fringe Eastern Kimono Burnout Silk Velvet Coat $32.80 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 22m |
 Classic Black Floral Long Fringe Eastern Kimono Burnout Silk Velvet Coat $33.80 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 30m |
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 TULEH Brown Wool Silk Floral Sequin Detail Long Sleeve Belted Coat Size 12 $199.00 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 40m |
 2X Maggie Barnes Tunic Top Shirt Floral Buttons Long Length Sz 2X 22 24 $24.99 Time Remaining: 16d 5h 28m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 Black White Floral Print Long Line Jacket Celia Size 14 New $54.39 Time Remaining: 4d 20h 40m |
 Black White Floral Print Long Line Jacket Celia Size 12 New $54.39 Time Remaining: 4d 20h 45m |
 CHICOS Taupe Tan Floral Lined LONG JACKET COAT 3 XL bust 48 free s h $34.99 Time Remaining: 4d 9h 40m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 |
 CINZIA ROCCA Pink Satin Floral Long Sleeve Button up Jacket Sz 14 $149.00 Time Remaining: 5d 7h 54m |
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 Black White Floral Print Long Line Jacket Celia Size 10 New $54.39 Time Remaining: 4d 20h 50m |
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 TULEH White Wool Multicolored Floral Print Long Sleeve Collared Jacket Size 12 $199.00 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 48m |
 NWT EXPRESS SPRING OVER COAT LONG COTTON SMALL PRINT FLORAL WOMENS LARGE $28.99 Time Remaining: 28d 11h 58m Buy It Now for only: $28.99 |
 LILAC PURPLEFloral Print Long Sleeve Fitted JacketDivine12 EC $14.85 Time Remaining: 3d 11h 30m |
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 LONDON FOG Long Floral OVERCOAT Size 20W Green MultiColor Zipped Lining $75.00 Time Remaining: 4d 12h 11m Buy It Now for only: $145.00 |
 Burgundy Floral Long Fringe Eastern Kimono Burnout Silk Velvet CoatS $31.80 Time Remaining: 5d 19h 2m |
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 COLDWATER CREEK WOMENS JACKET SPRING SUMMER FLORAL COAT CAREER STRETCH LONG Sz L $9.99 Time Remaining: 6d 11h 8m |
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 TULEH Navy Blue Cashmere Gold Floral Print Long Sleeve Belted Coat Size 3 $199.00 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 43m |
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 Classic Black Floral Long Fringe Eastern Kimono Burnout Silk Velvet Coat $31.80 Time Remaining: 6d 15h 46m |
 Floral Cotton Sleeveless LONG Topper Jacket TOP T2465 Sz S Boho Gypsy $20.90 Time Remaining: 21d 17h 51m Buy It Now for only: $20.90 |
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How to Start a Floral Business
People purchase flowers and plants as gifts and for their own enjoyment. This growing business niche should be considered like any other retail business with a perishable product line. There are two ways to become an owner of a floral shop. You could start one from the ground up and build the business. The other way is find one that is for sale and make the purchase. There are valid reasons to go either way. The big plus for buying an existing business is they have a following from an existing customer base. This fact will mean an immediate cash flow to the new owner. A purchase of an existing business will cost far more than starting one from scratch. This is the basic reason to start from scratch.
The lower cash outlay to become an owner of a floral business could be the one factor that makes a person go one way versus another. If a person is going to open a brand new shop, they will have to pay particular attention to the location of their new store. Drive-by traffic and walking traffic can make a big difference in how fast the business grows. This type of floral operation would be the typical florist’s shop that you can find in many shopping centers. There are other variations of this type of floral business that a knowledgeable person could start or buy from a current owner. You could get into the wholesale side of the business and supply retail shops. You could supply businesses with floral arrangements that they want delivered every week. Weekly deliveries that are done on a contracted basis could be in addition to the normal business of the shop.
Where to find floral businesses that are for sale
One of the first places to start the process of looking for a business is to contact companies that franchise floral shops. They will know of any for sale or how to start a new one. Another quick source is to use an Internet search engine and see what comes up under floral businesses for sale. Acquireo.com has a list of Florists for Sale. A third excellent way to discover businesses for sale is to contact business brokers to see what they have listed in their firm. All of these sources will probably bare fruit and will jump-start your search for a business you can buy. A study of what is being offered will help you see what kind of money is needed to buy an existing shop that has been successful for a few years. The business brokers will usually know if the current owner is willing to carry back some paper or not. Knowing the lay of the land will give the prospective buyer knowledge of what they will need to do to buy an existing business. Being forewarned and aware could help shape an offer in the best light. A seller that claims that they will not consider an offer that is not the full price may waffle when shown an offer that is close to what they want and will entail a short term payment period for the balance.
Local newspaper ads are sometimes good places to find an offer to sell by an owner. You might also check with wholesale florist. They may know of a shop where the owner wishes to retire so they are looking to sell. Digging out possible purchases is grunge work, but it could pay off in the end with a great purchase of a successful business. Looking and asking is what it is all about and the time spent this way will give you a feel for what the market seems to be asking for a business.
Negotiating the deal with the current owner is sometimes better left to the broker than a direct face-to-face with the owner. The professional business broker has done this before as part of getting a buyer and seller together. Their experience may be worthwhile when working out the final price for the sale. If terms are needed, it is better coming through them than in an immediate meeting. Giving every body time to think is all it takes to let a deal simmer and then come to completion.
If you have the money we can deal
The long time saying is “money talks”. When buying a business this is absolutely a fact. Hard cash deals are difficult for a motivated seller to turn down. The secret for the buyer is to make a trial offer and see what kind of counter offer comes back from the seller. If you have all the money in cash, this makes your offer very attractive if it is even close to the bottom dollar the seller will accept. If you will need some term to buy, the seller will ask for more money as a final price. Most sellers have two prices in mind, the cash price and a terms price. It may be to your benefit to arrange for another source of needed extra money over what you already have available. Possible sources for this money are a bank loan, a business lender loan or family and friends. A business lender makes loans all of the time to buyers of businesses and they are very well versed in this type of lending. Because of their special knowledge, they may be easier to deal with. You can find several such lenders by doing a search for business loans on the Internet. If your credit rating is strong and you have other assets, you may be able to get a loan from your local bank. Friends and family are a final choice after the first two have not panned out.
It is to your advantage to offer an all cash deal to any seller as this will usually save money and give the offer more creditability. Money talks very loudly when buying a business. Let the seller stew over your offer and make the decision to accept the offer or reject it. If the business has had few offers, then yours may look like a gift from heaven.
Conclusions
The floral business is a niche business in the world of small businesses. A shopping center shop can be a little gold mine due to the traffic that wanders by the business. Customers buy gift for others and they also buy for their own enjoyment. Fresh flowers smell good and look marvelous when professionally arranged. If is hard to walk into a shop, browse and not buy something. The return on investment can be very good when the business has a substantial clientele. This solid success will also raise the price of this existing business so you can expect to pay top dollar to purchase it. Remember though that you start getting your money back almost immediately as the cash flow will begin right away.
If you start a new shop in a center you can expect slow growth for a while until you develop a clientele. Your cost of doing this should be far less than if you have purchased a going business. The decision is yours to make depending on the funds you have available to own a business. This is a common choice that new owners have to make.
About the Author
Bill Henthorn formerly was principal broker and owner of a resort / commercial real estate brokerage in Honolulu which specialized in representing sellers in transactions up to $50MM.He currently serves as the marketing director of http://www.acquireo.com
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