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My flower shop team argues over rush fee policies
We keep butting heads on whether to charge extra for last-minute orders. Some of us say a rush fee is fair because it covers the stress and overtime. Others worry it turns clients away and we should just eat the cost to be nice. Just yesterday, we had a funeral order come in with only hours to spare, and half the staff was annoyed while half jumped to help. I see both sides, but the confusion is slowing us down. Do you add a fee for emergency jobs, or do you take the hit to keep customers happy? I need some clear advice from folks who've been here.
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matthew8781mo ago
A florist I follow online said they add a 20% rush charge for orders under 24 hours. This covers the overtime and stress without driving away clients who really need the service. Having a clear policy like that stops arguments and lets your team know their effort is valued.
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xena5821mo ago
$50 minimum for last-minute wedding flowers.
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For last minute funeral orders, we charge a flat $20 rush fee. It shows we care but also values our team's time. Most clients understand and appreciate the honesty.
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nancy_king2928d ago
Actually used to worry that any extra fee for a funeral order seemed wrong, like we were taking advantage. Reading @fionam11's point about the team's time really shifted that view. It's not about the sad event itself, but the real cost of dropping everything. That flat fee is fair, and explaining it as care for the staff makes total sense now. Clients do respond better to clear, kind honesty.
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