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Business 48 July | 2022 reputation and other similar services." e company explains that "We provide this service for local fl orists to help them beat the large corporate interests and wire services. We provide dedicated markets so we are only doing marketing for one fl orist per area. Many of our shops are multigenerational, and it's nice to help them beat the tech industry. In business since 1996, the company has been performing fl orist ecommerce since 2000. Deployment is via Cloud, SaaS and Web-Based, with training off ered as in person, live online, webinars and documentation. gravityfree.com FTD Mercury FTD's Mercury POS solution helps manage sales through order entry, event planning, delivery management tools and more, to streamline inventory, delivery and other related operations. Deployment is through Desktop – Windows; and Mobile: Android, iPhone and iPad. Training is in person; live online; and through webinars. ftdi.com Hana Software Along with being a developer of original fl orist websites, Hana also off ers its Point-of-Sale software to take fl orists' marketing to the next level. Its POS system is designed to deliver automated marketing materials for your fl orist website quickly and effi ciently so fl orists can reach more people and convert more leads without lifting a fi nger. e software will automate repetitive marketing activities such as ad campaigns, social media posting and email marketing. It can also create a customized and cohesive marketing strategy that makes marketing tasks easier and faster, for a better, more personalized customer experience to help you grow your shop's content and SEO leads. hanafl oristpos.com/websites HoneyBook Although typically used by small businesses, HoneyBook specifi cally states that it creates websites for fl orists, but it off ers software solutions to help organize fl orist businesses with its all-in-one tools. Deployment is via: Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based; Desktop – Mac, Windows, Linux and Chromebook; Mobile: Android, iPhone. Training is provided as live online, webinars, documentation and videos. honeybook.com/software-for-fl orists IRIS Floral POS is a fl orist software provider that off ers everything fl orists need to run their shops. e POS solution lets businesses track inventory in real-time, manage deliveries, process discounts and monitor sale items. Designed for independent fl ower shops and large multi-store operations, the software solution also helps manage events, monitor inventory, track delivery, analyze sales statistics, process duplicate orders and more. Deployment is through Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based; Desktop – Mac and Windows, with training off ered as live online, webinars and documentation. onlyiris.com Komet Sales A cloud-based enterprise system for companies in the fl orist industry, Komet Sales simplifi es and automates processes to increase operational productivity while maximizing sales through multiple channels. e company can also optimize operations such as credit-card processing, FedEx shipments, business intelligence and more. With more than 5,000 international customers, the solution is best utilized by fl ower growers, importers and wholesalers. Deployment through Cloud, SaaS, Web- Based; Desktop – Windows; Mobile: Android, iPhone and iPad. Training is off ered through in person, live online, webinars and documentation. kometsales.com Lovingly POS off ers a designed fl orist ecommerce website "built to convert visitors into paying clients and promote your fl ower shop brand." e company says its products are best utilized by independent fl ower shops and fl ower shop franchises seeking ecommerce success. Deployment is via Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, with training off ered through live online, webinars and documentation. lovingly.com Lobiloo e oddly-named yet alluring Lobiloo is a drag-and-drop fl ower estimate tool that enables the creation of fl oral designs through a centralized database. It also allows users to plan and manage events and bill for their services. e company says it is also a place where fl orists can order fl owers. Deployment is through Cloud, SaaS and Web-Based, with training off ered live online, webinars and documentation. lobiloo.com MyPlantShop A fully mobile and Cloud-based system that claims it will transform the way a plant nursery manages customers, inventory and billing. MyPlantShop says it will do all the heavy lifting for you—just add your customers and inventory, and it will determine invoicing and customer

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