--- title: Are You a Good Neighbor? description: We believe that working together is an advantage. Being a good neighbor in a competitive world can give you greater success in your community. image: https://blog.detailsflowers.com/hubfs/good-neighbor-1.png --- [![Details Flowers Software](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Top%20%26%20Bottom%20Nav%20Logos-1.png?width=352&height=86&name=Top%20%26%20Bottom%20Nav%20Logos-1.png "Details Flowers Software")](http://detailsflowers.com) - [Home](https://detailsflowers.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/blog) - [Details Direct](https://info.detailsflowers.com/details-direct) - Pricing & FAQs ▾ - [Plans & Pricing](https://info.detailsflowers.com/plans) - [Features](https://info.detailsflowers.com/features) - [Testimonials](https://info.detailsflowers.com/testimonials) - [FAQs](https://info.detailsflowers.com/faqs) - Details University ▾ - [Listen on Spotify](https://info.detailsflowers.com/masterclasses) - [Classes](https://info.detailsflowers.com/details-university) - Contact Us ▾ - [Schedule a Demo](https://meetings.hubspot.com/details-flowers/demo) - [Schedule an Intro Call](https://meetings.hubspot.com/details-flowers/details-introductory-call-15-minutes) - [Email Us](mailto:hello@detailsflowers.com) - [\[Sign In\]](https://details.flowers/) # Are You a Good Neighbor? ##### by [Details Flowers](https://detailsflowers.com) ● 8 March, 2019 ● [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/blog/topic/tips-tricks) ![](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/hubfs/good-neighbor-1.png) Working alongside florists and event designers in your local community is a great way to generate positive experiences and a profitable floral ecosystem for all. # As an entrepreneur, supporting your local community is essential because it’s where *you* do business! In the floral industry, there are many ways in which we are uniquely suited to support each other. This can be something like lending surplus inventory to another florist in need or sending them a referral if you have a client who may be better suited to their strengths than yours. This can boost your business by creating reciprocal relationships and positioning you as a leader within your community. Getting started in any business can be challenging, especially one that relies so heavily on creativity, which is why it’s so important to support each other. It’s too easy to fall into bad habits and negativity when walking the tough road of entrepreneurship. Doing things like undercut contracts by undercharging, poaching talent from fellow event planners, or copying content from a competitor’s website can be tempting. It’s essential to remember that while these things may bring you short-term gains, they will hurt your business and your community in the long run. Imitation is not always the sincerest form of flattery, and one of the many keys to lasting success is acting with integrity. ![Details Competition Blog (1)](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Details%20Competition%20Blog%20(1).png?width=300&name=Details%20Competition%20Blog%20(1).png)Fostering a healthy business environment in your community can come from small things like writing positive testimonials for your collaborators, inviting a competitor out for coffee or lunch, following them on social media, and paying your bills on time! Another big part of being a good neighbor is being willing to learn and change. We all know that change can be difficult. It’s almost always easier to stick with old ways and avoid challenges, but expanding our knowledge and growth is always worth it. Learning together and mentoring each other by hosting or attending workshops and participating in social groups is another great way to connect with and support your fellow florists! At a recent event, our founder Corrine had the opportunity to teach a Crash Course: From Selling to Design. She took that opportunity to share other software programs with her class. We believe that there is a software for everyone. We are excited to work with over 400 florists around the world. We love to help and share best business practices so that the floral industry continues to thrive for generations.  You can contribute to your local community in many ways - big and small. A rising tide lifts all boats, so create those positive experiences for your peers and help your floral ecosystem continue to bloom by being a good neighbor. 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