SAE:

 Create and Market Custom Floral Designs

Description:

Students can design, create and market floral designs to the staff and students. Seasonal designs as well as special occasions are excellent examples of floral designs to offer. Designs should be produced with good quality materials and be desirable to the customers

Written by Cindy Greene

Factors To Consider

Ranking: 1 = lowest 10 = highest

Time required

Depends upon season 

Investment

 10

Equipment needed

 5

Skills required

 8-10

Facilities required

 5

Land required

 1

Labor Intensity

 8

Potential for income

 10

Transportation required

 5

Expansion possibilities

 10

Expertise needed

 8-10

Advertising needed

 10

Susceptible to disease

 1

Susceptible to insects

 1

Suitable for residential areas

 1

Other (specify)

Length of production cycle

 Year round

Regional

 No

When to start project

 Anytime

Notes:

Important that students provide a quality finished product for the customer in order for the project to be successful.

Sources of Additional Information:

  Introduction to Floral Design, Charles Griner, Delmar Publishers