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Page 1: Mark Quackenbush MAC Brochure

World-Class Florists - World-Wide Delivery

TechnologyProductsServices

EducationCommunity

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Quality, Education, ServiceOur resources, your advantage.As a world-class business solutions provider and a leading industry innovator, BloomNet is committed to ensuring that our florists have the best technology, the most comprehensive education, the finest products and the highest levels of service and support.

When you join the BloomNet family, you’ll work with a team that understands your needs and a team of experienced industry leaders who are dedicated to helping your business thrive. You’ll also have the delivery capabilities and incoming order potential of a network that reaches thousands of florists worldwide.

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Bringing back a sense of community.As a BloomNet Florist, you’ll be part of a group unlike any other in the floral industry; a fresh, energetic and collaborative community of professionals offering numerous ways to grow your business. You’ll share ideas with fellow florists, broaden your artistic talents with creative inspirations from top floral designers and gain best-practice insights from floral retailing experts. All of which can enhance your bottom line, right now.

Profit. AbilityWith BloomNet, we offer the flexibility of a tiered pricing plan, further increasing your profit potential. Plus, you can save substantial costs in procurement by leveraging our many product lines including Napco, Palletized Glassware, Yankee Candle, Lotsa Love® Plush, Harry London Chocolates, Anagram Balloons, and Gift Baskets.

It’s all here, all from one source. BloomNet.

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Florist-to-Florist Order FulfillmentSend, receive. Rest assured.BloomNet Florists are the best at what they do. We make sure of it. BloomNet’s Florist Quality Care Program establishes the industry’s most stringent quality standards and promotes the sharing of best practices among florists. Every shop in our network is personally, rigorously and continually inspected for quality. Our responsive order processing technology is second to none – helping to make certain that florist-to-florist order transmissions are handled accurately and quickly.

Bottom line? You can relax knowing that your outgoing wire orders will be fulfilled with the utmost care and attention to detail. In turn, our insistence on superior quality can mean significantly increased business for your shop, as florists throughout our network know they can trust your expertise and commitment to excellence in fulfilling their orders.

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More Value. Period.BloomNet Florists can make more money on wire orders. We have the highest published rebates in the floral industry with the easiest rebate qualifications. BloomNet is also the most affordable wire service solution with lower membership costs, no minimum order requirement on outgoing orders, no minimum monthly dollar amount to qualify for rebates and no monthly cap on total number of outgoing orders.

Consider the exceptional value BloomNet can bring to your business:

•Tieredmonthlyfees.

•Firstwireservicetoprovidecustomers with delivery confirmations.

•Compensationforconfirmations.

•ApplypaymentstoyourClearinghouse Account or credit card.

•Smallcasepackswithinexpensive shipping and handling.

•Earlyorderincentives.

•Palletizedglassware program to reduce freight costs.

“Build customer relationships first, do business second. BloomNet stands behind those words and that’s why we stand behind BloomNet.”

~ Bob Tucker and Bill Bobulinksi, owners of Miss Daisy’s Flowers & Gifts, Leesburg, Florida

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BloomNet TechnologiesTechnology made simple..Technologymadesimple…it’smorethanatagline,it’saframeofmind.BloomNetTechnologiesiscommittedtoproviding you with solutions that enhance and streamline operations, improve efficiency and increase profitability. Behind the scenes, we will be using leading edge technology to provide the most robust, resilient systems offered in the marketplace. But you don’t need to know this, nor do you need to be a technologist to use our applications. After all, you’re a creative floral artisan with plenty of other things to worry about – including running a business.

•BloomNetEssential: We’ve made communicating with other BloomNet Florists a seamless experience. And now, BloomNet Essential technology is even better. Manage each of your BloomNet orders more effectively. Run your business more efficiently. Boost your sales, productivity and profits immediately – all with one web-based application that’s as advanced as it is user-friendly.

•BloomNetBusinessManagementSystem: More productivity means more profits. With BloomNet’sstate-of-the-artBusinessManagementSystemanditseasy-to-usesoftwareyoucangetmore done in less time – increasing efficiencies and reducing operating expenses. Best of all, this intuitive, comprehensive and web-based point of sale solution gives you the freedom to be a creative floral artisan, allowing you to concentrate on growing your business instead of thinking about your technology.

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• BloomNet Hosted Websites: Grow your sales online 24x7x365, and also drive more customers into yourstorebytappingintomillionsofvisitorsontheweb.Selectfromdozensofprofessionallydesigned templates including holiday and seasonal options, as well as custom pages. Access over 320 BloomNet SelectionGuideimagesandenhancevolumewithsearchengineoptimization.Promoteyourshopwith videos and banner ads. Manage your own blog and link directly to your Facebook page, just to name a few.

• LocateMyFlorist: Makes it simple for customers to connect with you online and link directly to your BloomNet Hosted Website. Enables customers to quickly search and locate your shop, driving business to you both locally and via the Internet.

• Directory Online: Theindustry’sfirstandmostadvanceddigitalDirectory.Fast,easytouseandloaded with features to give your shop a competitive advantage. In addition to being an indispensable tool to increaseyoursalesandprofitsthroughadvertising,BloomNet’sDirectoryOnlinegivesyoutheabilityto enter orders, select fulfilling florists and send orders – all in one. What’s more, you’ll have the confidence in knowing you’re selecting the best qualified florists to fulfill your orders.

• SupportServices: Leverage our network of technology professionals to setup, troubleshoot and support your shop’s computers and network. From initial site analysis to installation and prompt onsite support, we’re here to support all of your technology needs.

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Napco ProductsExciting possibilities, serious opportunities..ThecombinedpowerofNapcoandBloomNetputsthehighest-qualityproductsatyourfingertips. Whether it’s farm-direct fresh floral varieties, finely crafted containers, exciting gift baskets, thoughtful sympathy items, trend-forward home décor, or a broad range of other fabulous possibilities...Napco has the products that can generate big sales opportunities for you.

Want even more benefits? We offer flexible payments, small case packs, pre-show and early order discounts, no minimum purchase requirements, palletized shipping, and the ability to apply payments to your Clearinghouse Account.

Napco ShowroomJacksonville, Florida

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• Napco: From traditional floral containers and decorative accents, to garden and harvest accessories, to inspirational, sympathy and holiday themed products, Napco is truly a one-stop resource to increase your sales. For more than 70 years, florists have looked to the Napco brand for innovation and quality.

• EverydayGlassware: Affordable, functional and flexible selections in the latest colors and shapes. Increase your profit possibilities with small case pack sizes and no minimums.

• FreshFloral: Our “direct from the farm” program assures you the very freshest floral products possible. And, save money with special incentives such as holiday pre-book discounts.

• EverydayProductOfferings: A broad variety of outstanding products from the most recognized national brands, available at exceptional prices.

•PalletizedGlassware:Savemoneyonfreight,boostprofits.

•YankeeCandle®: America’s best loved candle products, in many sizes, styles and fragrances.

•HarryLondon®:Since1922,thefinesthand-craftedchocolates,includingBuckeyes,Joys,Gourmet andMiniChocolateCoveredPretzels,LondonMintGiftSets,andseveralSamplerKits.

•GiftBaskets:Through1800Baskets.com®,BloomNetoffersauniquecollectionofpre-madebaskets perfect for same-day and holiday gifting, corporate occasions, and more.

•AnagramBalloons: For 30 years, Anagram has been a leader in balloon innovation. Offer your customers an extensive assortment showcasing emerging trends in color, icons and patterns as well as custom print solutions and licensed characters.

•LotsaLove®Plush:Touchyourcustomers’heartswithsoftandlovableplushanimalsina wide array of styles and sizes.

•Best-in-ClassDistributionPartnerships: BloomNet has partnered with leading floral products companiesthroughouttheindustry,suchasChrysal,Smithers-Oasis,andFitzDesign.

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Marketing Solutions• WeddingWireProgram:Reach millions of brides every month. BloomNet has partnered with WeddingWire to provide you with exclusive discounts on online advertising. You’ll get premium placement across leading websites in the WeddingWire network. It’s a great way to grow your wedding business, especially when you consider that 77% of couples plan their wedding online.

• CustomPrintProgram: BloomNethaspartneredwith123Print®toofferleading-edgedigital print technology. Create customized flyers, statement stuffers, post cards, calendars, door hangers, businesscards,bannersandenvelopes…inlowminimumquantities,withdeliveryinaslittleas 24hours.Justlog-ontoourspecialdigitalprintwebsite,chooseatemplateandplaceyourorder.

• RetailSelectionGuides: Loaded with the hottest trends, ideas and profit potential.

•EverydayFloralSelectionGuide: Access more than 320 images including 260 all-new arrangements. Utilize our images for website promotions and email marketing campaigns.

•expressionsofflowers–weddings:Theindustry’smostextensivecompilationofthelatesttrends in wedding flowers and personalized vision that today’s brides are craving.

•expressionsofflowers–essentials:Thenewestadditiontoourlineupofselectionguides,featuring an extensive collection of everyday arrangements using the most affordable containers from Napco.

•expressionsofflowers–tributes:Themostcomprehensivesympathyselectionguideintheindustry. Helpsyoushowcasethelatesttrendswithover15colorcollectionstogiveyoutheprofessionaltoolsto market to funeral directors and customers.

BloomNet ServicesAt your side, ahead of your needs.BloomNet responds to your business demands with services that can keep you ahead of your competition. Looking for an edge? Our marketing solutions, education programs and support services can deliver a wide spectrum of advantages that can translate to higher sales and greater revenues for your retail florist shop.

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“Extremely impressed by the fast delivery and superior quality [of BloomNet’s Custom Print Program]...would recommend to any florist interested in gaining customers for a low cost...it was a home run for me.”

~ Irene Decker, Darrel’s Flowers, Tucson, Arizona

•VehicleWrapProgram: Get ready to turn your delivery vehicle intoamobilebillboard.IncollaborationwithTheColorSpot,BloomNet offers a powerful way to enhance the brand identity of your shop. Printed in full color on top quality 3M vinyl, vehicle wraps market your business continually wherever your delivery vehicles go.

•CustomApparel&PromotionalProducts: Create a coordinated and professional look to your staff and enhance your brand with customized aprons, uniforms and other apparel featuring your logo.

•CreditCardProcessing:Secure,reliable,cost-effectivetransaction processing tailored to your needs. Choose credit card, debit and hardware technologies with no hidden fees, no long-term contracts and no high cost equipment leases as well as no application fees, no annual fees and no setup fees.

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Education and Industry Support•floriology®: Thepremiermagazinefortoday’sretailflorist.Publishedmonthlyandfilledwithideas and insights from fellow florists...such as intriguing design suggestions and how to best utilize technology. Also explore marketing approaches that can help you reach more customers, more often. And, read about the latest news from the floral industry.

•Thefloriology®Institute: Education is the backbone of the floral industry, and that’s why BloomNetestablishedthepremierindustry-accreditededucationalcenter.LocatedinJacksonville, Florida, the Floriology Institute offers courses focusing on the latest floral design trends. Also enroll in courses covering such essential topics as customer service, visual merchandising, care & handling, website/SEO,POS,socialmedia,andprocurementandvendornegotiations.

•FreshForum®: BloomNet brings people, products and possibilities together at gatherings throughout thecountry.Designsymposiumsbyleadingfloraldesigners,bestpracticesseminars,informative discussions, networking opportunities and an inspiring exchange of ideas make our Fresh Forums highly valuable, must-attend events.

•StateConventionsandIndustryAssociations: TheBloomNetteamisconstantlyoutandabout,attendinglocalfloraleventsaroundthecountry–and getting together with BloomNet Florists to discuss ways we can all grow our businesses. In addition, BloomNetisactivelyinvolvedwithnumerousassociationsthroughouttheindustry,includingSAFandAIFD.

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“Wow! What a week. The content of the course was perfect, so much information but not too much. Nicole and Jackie made me feel very comfortable and I cannot wait to come back.”

~ Dana DrurySan Diego Flower Patch

BloomNet Florist Quality Care ProgramTheFloristQualityCareProgramstrivestoraisethecustomerexperiencetoanentirely new level, enhancing opportunities for all BloomNet Florists. By supporting and adhering to the comprehensive standards of the Program, BloomNet Florists will differentiate their business from other floral retailers, underscoring an assurance to your customers that they can depend on you for the very best products and personal service.

Consider the Bar RaisedWe’re taking the customer experience to a whole new level, encouraging the sharing of innovative ideas and best practices among BloomNet Professional Florists.

•DevelopedbyFloristsforFlorists.

•Stringentstandardsandguidelines.

•Continuallymonitoredandreviewed.

•Ensures100%customersatisfactionforallFlorist-to-Floristtransactions.

•Offersunparalleledsupportservices.

•Increasescustomerloyalty,repeatbusinessandprofitpotential!

You can be confident knowing that every outgoing and incoming floral order will be treated with the utmost care and attention to detail – generating increased customer loyalty, repeat business and greater profit potential.

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Differentiateyourshop,optimizeyoursuccess.Our goal is simple: work together with you to drive more orders through your door and create more profits for your business.

We’re eager to share the many next-generation resources BloomNet can put at your disposal. It’s all part of our commitment to helping you differentiate your retail floral shop in a competitive marketplace so you can achieve a higher level of success, month after month and year after year.

Let’s take full advantage of the possibilities that lie ahead, and prosper together.

100% Florist Satisfaction Guaranteed

DoingbusinesswithBloomNetiseasy.Andprofitable.

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TobecomeaBloomNetFlorist

Contact Mark Quackenbush Market Area Consultant 1-209-744-6224 or email: [email protected]

Visit us: www.MyBloomNet.net Follow us: www.facebook.com/BloomNet.net

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100% Florist Satisfaction Guaranteed

TolearnmoreaboutBloomNetandtojoinour selectnetworkofProfessionalRetailFlorists, Call: 1-800-BloomNet (1-800-256-6663) Email us: [email protected] us: www.MyBloomNet.netFollow us: www.facebook.com/bloomnet.net

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