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Jen Jones said: “Dame Allan’s gave me the confidence to give things a go and not be afraid to try something different.”
I think running your own business brings together a massive range of skills, so it’s important to be well rounded, which I think my education at Dame Allan’s definitely helped with. I never formally did economics or business studies, but you need to be willing to learn and really passionate about your business area to want to succeed! My day can involve putting together quotes for customers, responding to queries, staff management and meetings, social media updates, ordering flowers or making some bridesmaids bouquets! I also have an 18-month-old daughter, with another one on the way, so I am always busy running around - I secretly love the chaos! I think if you love art, are a creative person, want to use your hands and don’t like sitting at a desk all day, then floristry could be a great career for you! However, I wouldn’t have given up my university experience for the world, and it played a really important part in who I am today. I’d say to Dame Allan’s pupils today: don’t worry if you think everyone else has their career path nailed and you aren’t sure. Loads of people change careers over their lifetime, and lots of florists come to floristry slightly later in life - and that’s fine! As for what I’d put in my ideal bouquet, that is a hard question and it changes each season we go into! At the moment, I’d like some Tulips, Butterfly Ranunculus, Narcissus, Clematis and Hyacinths for the scent! However, I am an absolute sucker for a big bunch of sweet peas.
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