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firstredrose

firstredrose

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Hi, I have been on the site for a while now but have never posted a "New Member Introduction", so here goes.

My name is Kevin, and in some shape or form have been selling flowers all my life. Started in a family business 29 years ago with my Dad having several flower shops in South East London and Kent. We expanded into Wholesale in the mid 80's. Unfortuanately that business had to close and now I find myself in the middle of the "UK Flower Growing" heart of the country, Spalding, importing flowers from Columbia, selling those and some local products to the Wholesale sector.

I hear many different views about this industry, and wouldn't mind hearing some more. So please, let me in and lets have a chat.

Regards
Kevin.
 
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What is your website address?

- How long have you been in business? 3 yrs (This business)

- Do you have any formal floral education? No

- How were you referred to FlowerChat? E Mail

- What do you hope to gain from membership? Lively conversation

- What do you feel you can contribute to the community? The other side of the coin!

- Do you operate from a commercial building or your residence? I work from home, business located elsewhere.
 
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FirstRedRose Intro

Hi, sorry to gate crash this thread, but I signed in over a day ago, the questions were not sent to me, I cut and pasted them with my answers into my original message. I dont know if anybody has seen the original or not as there has been no replies. Once again, sorry to gate crash but don't know what else to do. Thanks Kevin (firstredrose)
 
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firstredrose said:
Hi, sorry to gate crash this thread, but I signed in over a day ago, the questions were not sent to me, I cut and pasted them with my answers into my original message. I dont know if anybody has seen the original or not as there has been no replies. Once again, sorry to gate crash but don't know what else to do. Thanks Kevin (firstredrose)
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Kevin, the questions aren't sent to anyone. They are posted on the New Member Intro page at the bottom.

V
 
Kevin had a couple threads going, so I've merged them.

Ryan
 
Kevin,

To answer your question - you have been voted in as a full member. Welcome to FlowerChat!

Ryan
 
Hello Kevin,

When you say you work from home, can you elaborate on that?

Do you own a flower shop or work for a flower shop?
 
Hi Lori

I import flowers from Columbia, and sell those and local grown flowers to wholesalers across the UK. We have a wholesale Cash & Carry in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, but I work from home selling to other wholesalers.

Regards
Kevin
 
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Hi Ryan

Thanks for your help, all becomes clear now, looks a much better place to be when you are full member.

Regards
Kevin.
 
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Dam n Jon... if I could dot you again, I would. ;)

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Hi Kevin, yes it's me, Kevin.

Can't believe it was 7 years ago at the SFE that we last bumped into each other. Hope things are ok with you, are Mum & Dad ok?

How is business in the Medway towns? Until very recently I was supplying a wholesaler not a million miles from you, if you use him, you may well have bought some of my products.

Good to hear from you again,

Kevin.
 
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