--- title: What's In Your Bucket? description: There's a lot that goes into having a successful floral business and Details Flowers Software is here to help florists & designers do more and earn more! image: https://blog.detailsflowers.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Headers%202-Dec-29-2023-02-22-58-6380-PM.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/) # What's In Your Bucket? ##### by [Details Flowers](https://detailsflowers.com) ● 1 March, 2019 ● [Tips & Tricks](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/blog/topic/tips-tricks), [Details University](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/blog/topic/details-university) ![](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Headers%202-Dec-29-2023-02-22-58-6380-PM.png) **Establishing company values and policies** is a key first step in building and maintaining business success in the floral industry and beyond. Creating thoughtful guidelines protects you and your customers, sets you up for ongoing success, and **gives you freedom** by having a solid foundation to build upon. So, let’s talk about what you need to get started!  We’ll first cover some business basics, such as **branding and social media presence**. These are some of the most important bases to cover today. Most customers will find you online or, at the very least, look you up to get an idea of who you are. Start by creating social media profiles and a website for your business, and then populate them with your logo and content to help you stand out. These are powerful tools to connect with customers and are one of the many things that will give you a competitive edge! ![contractterms-1](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/contractterms-1.png?width=800&height=500&name=contractterms-1.png)Next, you’ll need to get down to the nitty-gritty of developing robust **policies and terms**. This is essential to create a thriving business and will set every client up for success. Take a look at the following list of areas you will need to cover within your policies: - Retainers & Payments  - Convenience Fees & Taxes - Liability - Guest Counts/Attendance - Proposals & Contracting - Payment Scheduling & Processing - Rentals & Damages - Customer Cancellations - Substitutions - Artistic License - Photography & Permitted Uses - Weather Clauses It's a little daunting. With [**Details Flowers**](http://detailsflowers.com), it isn’t! We’ll give you the framework, and our support team will walk you through the steps, simplifying the process and freeing you up to focus your energy on what makes you so unique: **your creativity!** ![Features-Dec-27-2023-06-38-32-0604-PM](https://blog.detailsflowers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Features-Dec-27-2023-06-38-32-0604-PM.png?width=1000&height=600&name=Features-Dec-27-2023-06-38-32-0604-PM.png) We have powerful tools to streamline your process, **created and managed by event designers and florists like you**. You can set event defaults, build policies, manage financials, and generate beautiful proposals – all essential items to have in your bucket. By establishing company values, policies, and standard procedures, you’re gathering the tools to create and succeed freely in the long term. So, fill your bucket and go - let us handle the *details*! 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