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We'll speak to key suppliers next week say Solus administrators
“Thursday was very painful for the family and the staff." Ross Yealland
Solus: too much change, too soon?
Choice stick with Solus but plan a back-up
We can handle upturn says Decco CEO
We didn't want it to happen like this says Stax MD
Town & Country 'full stocked'
Solus news will hit many GIMA members hard
'Sad...but trade will survive'
'This has saddened the whole industry'
Keeping calm and carrying on...
Capitalise on the Roundup Gel Revolution
TGCG owners Terra Firma sponsor Chelsea exhibit
Half-year sales figures for garden products set to be 6% higher than 2013
Customer feedback no longer a mystery at Bents
Scotts' Chelsea display features plants grown by 10,000 Miracle-Gro’wers
Click and collect compost service launched at Monkton Elm
Coletta & Tyson's relaunched pet shop sets high standards
If catering and food are your growth areas our new Food Xtra will help you
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Georgie Boy daffodil to star at the Chelsea Flower Show
Tulips for Liberators
Young plants dominate Veg-2-Gro sales
Wyevale re-organises to offer ‘one-stop-shop’
Smart Solar reorganises sales team to manage sharp increase in sales
Compost sales get a welcome boost
Rising Stars reach round two of GCA competition
Floralabels colour labels launched in UK
Striking the best deal when buying and selling plants
Titchmarsh to launch wildflower campaign with Plantlife
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Striking the best deal when buying and selling plants
 
Steve Jones
Steve Jones

Sales and negotiation expert Steve Jones from ReSharpen will provide visitors to the HTA National Plant Show (June 24-25 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire) with hints and tips on how to strike the best deal when it comes to buying and selling plants.

In his talk on Wednesday 25 June (10.00-10.30) titled ‘They sell themselves don’t they?’ he will explore what goes on behind the scenes to ensure that plants are on sale at the right place, in the right numbers and in the right conditions for sale. Steve will examine some of the crucial deals which need to work for both sides before the customer makes their choice from the display bench.

The Seminar Area, sponsored by Barclaycard, will host three diverse presentations over the course of the Show which focus on a theme of adapting to challenges and change. The HTA National Plant Show, sponsored by Hortipak which celebrates its fifth birthday this year, takes place at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry on 24 and 25 June 2014.

David Arnold, Project Manager for the Garden Industry Marketing Board will share key messages from the latest research into what 30-45 year olds want from their gardens during his seminar at the HTA National Plant Show at 3pm on Tuesday 24 June.

Organised by the trade for the trade the Show provides visitors with the opportunity to see thousands of plant varieties from over 100 UK growers all under one roof. With its back to basics approach to exhibiting, the Show focuses purely on plants at the best time of the year for visitors to plan their ranges for the following season.

Exhibitors already signed up include: Dorset Plant Company Ltd, Parkers Nurseries Ltd, Cobbins Nursery, Country Herbs and Plants Ltd, Ravensworth Nurseries, Yorkshire Plants Ltd, Hillier Nurseries Ltd, Wyevale Nurseries Ltd. For a full list of exhibitors visit www.nationalplantshow.co.uk.

Visit http://www.nationalplantshow.co.uk/index.php/visitors/visitor-registration  and secure your place now at the show where the plants do the talking.

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