Project Sunshine

Thanks to Mentor June to let me help out yesterday on her school project for Teachers' Day. These were made for the school and it was quite fun to help out a good cause. We will be launching Project Sunshine by end of the year and hope people will come and support disabled kids to have a job! Now in the midst of planning and we hope we can launch this project end of the year. Currently Mentor June is teaching the kids from Grace Orchard School to do simple flower arrangement and hope one day they will be able to do all these beautiful creations on their own and give them a new lease of life that being disable dont mean that they cannot work, just need that chance to proof themselves.

Second Florist Outing - BBQ @ Lynn Place

Thanks to Sufen and Janelle for the photos :) We got our pro photographers so i was quite lazy to take out any form of camera to take pictures :) It was a double celebration for me as it was my birthday and also to celebrate our 3rd batch that everyone passed! Thanks to Lynn who provided such nice healthier alternative of food preparation and drinks! :) Devi who send her curry and she didnt get to enjoy the food.. hope she gets better at home, also Irene who got the ice and bread for the Curry. Appreciate everyone playing a part for another fun outing. I am waiting for more photos to be loaded and will upload again :)

Thank you all!! Lets hope we get our certificate soon!!

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Shana's Floral : Another good article online to help you to checklist :) Enjoy

Develop a Positive Money Mindset

How you think about money is the single most important factor that determines whether you are wealthy or not. So, if you want more money in your life it is essential that you develop a positive money mindset.

However, many of us are taught to think negatively about money. We're told things like "money is the root of all evil," and "money doesn't grow on trees." No wonder we have such a difficult time thinking positively about money! You may have even been taught that rich people are greedy and as a result are subconsciously avoiding wealth and missing out on the great opportunities having money can provide.

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Recognize that money is abundant. When you were young, you may have been told by your parents that money doesn't grow on trees. If you're holding onto that belief now, your own mindset could be holding you back from attracting money. Money may not grow on trees, but there is an abundant amount of it for everyone, including you. However, if you believe that money is scarce, that belief will keep it far away from you.

Giving money away is another way you can develop a positive money mindset. Wanting to hang onto every cent you have is a sign of a stingy mindset and reinforces the idea that there is not enough of it. Giving reinforces the concept of abundance.

Finally, be happy for those who are successful and have money. We often remember being told that those who have money are greedy and are tempted to think negatively about them. In fact, the opposite is usually true. Rich people often accumulate their wealth by sharing what they have with others and believing in the idea of abundance.

When someone else has money, don't resent their success. If you have feelings of jealousy, that will only hold you back from achieving your own wealth and success. Instead, be happy for them and remember that there is enough wealth for you too, and your turn will come.

By making these changes in how you think about money, you will be on your way to developing a positive money mindset. Once you begin thinking about money in a positive way, you will be on the path to achieving your own wealth.

Shana's Floral : Interesting Article I found online. Hope you enjoy it :)

Grand Opening Stand

Congrats to Deborah & Colin for opening their first resturant in Singapore! Finally we see their dreams come through. Thanks to Deb to share the photos after the delivery and glad it really surprise her! :)

I name this as "Success to Heaven" and hope the business will bloom and God Bless!
Flowers Use are Gladious / Snap dragons / China Roses and Gerberas and Fillers and leaves.

Sneak Peak of Customized Florist Wire Holder

Thanks to Levine for showing such beautiful picture!
http://www.studioij.com/b-huskpillow-pillowfabrics.htm

I chanced upon her site when i was looking for bean spout pillows for my little one coming along.
http://www.studioij.com/sew_handmade.htm

You can check out her website on her sewing works.

I cant wait to get my hands on it and post the actual picture!
Hope its really what i need for my florist wires!!

I had been waiting so long from Nobleman school for them to bring in similar type to keep all my wires in place..

Never Ever Give UP!

I'm not good with words

But I am inspired by the picture:

It doesn't matter what problems you are facing right now

Whatever challenges you are confronting

Please remember one thing…NEVER GIVE UP

What matters is not how many times you fall

But rising up every time you fall and

Never ever give up!

You are not swallowed up as yet

But it seems you will be soon if and only if

You give up

So go ahead

Stretch your hands

Take strong hold of the  problem

That is waiting to swallow you up

And…………….SQUEEZE it.

Quote Taken from Forwarded Emails

My Mentor June Tew always tell me never give up on my dreams, it had been a hard and lonely road to make business work. I am glad I am starting on my blog and slowly hopefully I can revamp my shopping cart to give a better experience in service and more creations to my clients.

Check this out! I had benefited alot from this and what i have today is credited to her.

Freshure Floral Business Academy
BE YOUR OWN BOSS!

How To Start YOUR Floral Business With Less Than $100
CREATE & BUILD Your SUCCESSFUL Floral Business TODAY!!!

Are You Thinking Of STARTING Your OWN Floral Business But Don’t Know How?

Do You Know That A Floral Business Can Be Built With LITTLE Money Down And There Is Actually Very LITTLE RISK Involved?

Do You Agree That Most Florists Generally DO NOT WANT TO & WILL NOT Share Their Trade Secrets With You?

Do You Worry About How You’re Going To Generate More PROFIT And GROW Your Floral Business Without Incurring Too Much RISK For You And Your Family?

Do You Have A Passion For Flowers And You Just Want to Do Something Out Of It? But You LACK The Skills, Knowledge, Financial Resources And Experience To Start A Floral Business?

In this workshop, you will GAIN INSIGHTS on:

•  5 REASONS Why Most Floral Businesses Fail In Less Than 3 Years
• How You Can Start And Build Your Own Floral Business With LESS THAN 100 dollars
• LEARN & BRAINSTORM Ways To Market Your Floral Business
• How To SET UP A Proper System In Your Floral Business
• CREATE An ACTION PLAN To Kick-start Your Floral Business
• Knowledge On Flowers, Colour Harmony, Meanings Of Flowers
• GET INTO ACTION With Your Floral Centrepiece
• 3 WAYS To Get All Your Friends To Buy From You
• How To CUT DOWN On Overheads And Yet Gain MAXIMUM PROFITS From Your Floral Orders

ABOUT THE TRAINER

June started her own business at the age of 20. Throughout her 16 years of entrepreneurship journey, she has faced countless challenges in her businesses and overcome them with her strong belief that she can make it.
Along the way, she started learning from successful mentors who are multi-multi millionaires, and in this learning process, discovers that her greatest joy is in helping people.

Today she hopes to bring value to people who have thought of starting a floral business but lack the skills & knowledge and courage. She strongly believes that businesses can be built with little money down and risks of failure can definitely be minimised if you are learning from the RIGHT PEOPLE with the right MINDSET, and of course there is always abundance in the world.

The more you give, the more you will receive.
DARE YOURSELF to take up this challenge if you really think that this is the trade you want to go in.

More Information on Classes :- Visit the Link below

http://www.freshure.com.sg/shop/index.php?act=viewDoc&docId=15

WSQ Diploma in Floristry Management - YES!

Background Info : http://app2.wda.gov.sg/wsq/Contents/contents.aspx?contid=971
Can download more information from here too http://app2.wda.gov.sg/data/ImgCont/971/Floristry%20WSQ.pdf

The Floristry Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) is a national skills training system developed by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and the Floristry industry. The Floristry WSQ maps out the skills needed for a Floristry-related occupation and the training required for entry into the Floristry industry. The system also provides useful career pathways and facilitates mobility and progression within the industry.

I have attended the Diploma Course in Nobleman School.

Thanks to my buddy Janelle, without her pushing I don’t think I will ever will have another diploma certificate. Especially out of school since 2001, I didn’t really want to study again, but after all these, I miss school and the friendship bond that I had over the past 9 months through this course.

After yesterday exams, I feel so light and what I have work for during the past 9 months just seems so impossible yet really so happy.

Will miss the school but I hope there is more opportunities to work with school and continue making better arrangement and keep on improving my skills as the days goes by.

I can only thank God and family and friends who had been supporting me on this course. It is really not easy and countless of sleepless nights and tiring days. Finally to able to get the certificate soon.. hopefully in September, i think I cant stop my tears of joy.

Florist Gathering 01 on 10th June 2011

My exams are in 4 hrs time and I feel very unprepared! Wish myself luck and I will update later on whether I will get my certificate in the end.

Special thanks to Soo Fern / Joanne / Janelle for the photos below

I took some of the collection from their fb accounts. I was really lazy to take photos.. Especially we have so pro photographer florist!

It’s really a fun outing and we do hope the rest of our batch will join in the fun next time.

Not going to write much as let the pictures says it all.

Last 3 Modules Exams Next week! Eeeks!

Finally my last 3 modules exams are just next week!

After Tuesday I will know whether I will get my diploma certificate in Nov 2011.

It’s really nice to know that my 3rd batch friends are still bonding together and it will be our first outing on Friday night!

Its Kungfu panda night and dinner.

I will post pictures or wait for one of our ladies to send me some.

I had started another blog since I can’t add another page of my soft toys and crafts. Limited to 10 pages.

Not to limit my creations, another blog had been set up! Bear with the emptiness but it will be fill up soon.

http://shanacraft.blogspot.com/

My main focus will still be arranging flowers from time to time and freelancing when I have a chance.

It’s something I wanted to do for a long time and just hope to find some time to make my dream come true.

Wish me luck for my exams!