Orkyd Blog

Insights for flower shops

Flower shop operations insights, product updates, and best practices from the team at Orkyd.

Blog posts

A Florist's Guide to Efficient Funeral Flower Delivery

Funeral flower delivery is a high-stakes service with no room for error. Our in-depth guide provides a complete, step-by-step workflow for florists to coordinate these sensitive orders efficiently.

The Orkyd Team 11 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Florist Inventory Management

Knowing what's in your cooler and on your shelves is the difference between profit and loss. This guide provides a complete system for florist inventory management to help you reduce waste, price

The Orkyd Team 5 min read

Why Your General POS Fails: A Guide to Flower Shop Software

A general point-of-sale system simply isn't built for a florist's workflow. Learn the critical features dedicated flower shop software provides for managing custom orders, deliveries, recipes, and

The Orkyd Team 9 min read

The Real Floral Wire Service Costs: A Guide for Shop Owners

Floral wire services come with significant hidden costs that go beyond the obvious fees. Learn how commissions, brand dilution, and operational drag affect your shop's profitability and what you can

The Orkyd Team 7 min read

5 Signs Your Flower Shop Has Outgrown Spreadsheets

As your business grows, the very tool that once helped you can start to hold you back. If you find yourself wrestling with data entry errors or struggling to find customer information, you've outgrown

The Orkyd Team 6 min read

A Florist's Wedding Flower Budget Guide for Clients

Help clients navigate wedding flower costs with our practical guide. We break down where to splurge for maximum impact and where to save smartly, turning budget anxiety into a collaborative plan.

The Orkyd Team 8 min read

A Florist's Guide to Choosing the Right Flower Vase Shapes

The vessel you choose for a floral arrangement is more than just a container; it's the foundation of your design. Learn how different flower vase shapes influence your work and how to choose the best

The Orkyd Team 9 min read

Why We Built Software for the Real Flower Shop Workflow

Generic POS systems don't fit a florist's reality. We built our flower shop workflow software because we knew there was a better way—one that adapts to your shop, not the other way around.

The Orkyd Team 7 min read