How Much Money I Make Working as a Florist - Year 3: Paying Rent and Buying a Van

This video covers my third year profit and loss working as a self-employed florist in 2010. I made over $56,000 in revenue part-time. Weddings were still my primary business. I had more expenses in 2010 because I moved from working out of my house and rented a workspace. I also bought a delivery van (note - I loaned my business money to buy the van. The expenses listed in the video for the vehicle are payments on the loan, insurance and maintenance.) 2010 was a year of big change for my business with many lessons learned.
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[@carriew29]

This is such great information - all the details are spelled out and your reflections on your experiences are so helpful. This is a terrific series!

[@ellenfrostflowers]

Glad it was helpful! Did you find the results surprising?

[@zaneymay]

​@@ellenfrostflowers I did. Surprise that you didn't have a van until your 3rd year. Thanks

[@floweringevergreen3584]

Wonderfully transparent and important information for burgeoning florists and flower farmers looking to sell to florists.

[@ellenfrostflowers]

Glad it was helpful! I'll be doing some more in the weeks to come. Be sure to subscribe to my channel so you don't miss them! next up...buying a builidng!

[@floweringevergreen3584]

@@ellenfrostflowers Already subscribed to your channel and newsletter. PP&E! 😉

[@mhubertcfi]

Thanks for being real in an Instagram world ❤

[@ellenfrostflowers]

Of course!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@shaquanalewis2347]

Thanks for sharing!!! You did very good being part time and working full time!

[@ellenfrostflowers]

Thanks for watching!

[@ShelleyRussell-he7gm]

Great info! Thank you for being transparent about your biz financials & experiences!

[@ellenfrostflowers]

Thanks for watching! I'm hoping to do a few more of these for other key years in the business. Next up is the year I bought a building!

[@liarhodey9417]

Awesome info thank you!

[@ellenfrostflowers]

Glad it was helpful!