Across
- 4. A decorative knot made of ribbon or fabric used to accent corsages, boutonnieres, bouquets, or potted plants.
- 6. The managerial function of putting a floral business plan into action by directing, motivating, and supervising staff.
- 7. The aesthetically pleasing blending of all components in a design, including containers, flowers, colors, and textures.
- 9. A narrow strip of fabric, satin, or plastic used as a decorative accent or structural tie in floral design.
- 10. A porous, water-absorbing plastic foam blocks used to secure flower stems in place and supply them with water.
- 12. Sheet A financial statement summarizing a floral business's assets, liabilities, and owner's equity at a specific time.
- 15. Term Plan An operational business goal or task meant to be achieved within a few weeks or months.
- 16. A formal type of visual balance where both halves of a floral arrangement are nearly identical mirror images of each other.
- 20. A subordinate element in a floral design that draws attention or adds interest without dominating the overall arrangement.
- 22. The business process of moving fresh flowers and arrangements from the retail shop to the final customer through delivery services.
- 23. A flexible, metallic stand used in floristry to reinforce weak stems or to create structures.
- 24. worth The total value of a floral business calculated by subtracting total liabilities from total assets.
- 25. The relative size of an arrangement in comparison to its surroundings.
- 26. A color scheme that uses opposites on the color wheel to create high contrast and vibrant visual interest.
- 27. Any tangible or intangible item of value owned by a floral business, such as delivery vans, coolers, inventory, or cash.
- 29. The business activity of securing necessary capital, loans, or credit to fund a floral operation or inventory purchases.
- 30. A design technique that repeats specific elements like color, texture, or flower type, throughout an arrangement to create a cohesive look.
Down
- 1. The physical stability and visual weight distribution of a floral arrangement that makes it feel stable and secure.
- 2. A documented tracking log detailing the quantities of flowers, vases, tools, and supplies currently in a florist's stock.
- 3. The central area of a floral design that naturally commands the viewers immediate visual attention.
- 5. The business task of sourcing, selecting, and purchasing fresh flowers, greens, and hard goods from growers.
- 8. A design style where flowers and foliage fluidly spill downward over the edge of the container.
- 11. The pleasing relationship in size, shape, and quantity between the flowers, foliage, contain, and surroundings.
- 13. A financial document tracking the actual cash coming in and going out of a floral business over a specific time period.
- 14. A flower with a tall, spike-like form used to establish the height, skeleton, and outline of an arrangement.
- 17. The visual movement created across a design that guides the viewer's eye smoothly from the focal point through the rest of the arrangement.
- 18. An imaginary or real central line that establishes the structural symmetry, balance, or direction of a floral arrangement.
- 19. The ultimate design principle where all components of an arrangement blend perfectly together to create a single, complete concept.
- 21. A strategic business roadmap outlining a floral company's goals and growth strategies over a 3-5 year period.
- 28. Any financial debt or obligation that a floral business owes to outside parties, such as unpaid supplier bills or bank loans.