10/05/2026
Over the past 8 months I’ve been dealing with one of the most stressful and emotionally draining business situations I’ve ever experienced.
It involved countless emails, disputed figures, sleepless nights, pressure, and a huge amount of time trying to reconcile accounts and protect my small business.
Thankfully the matter is now resolved and I can finally move forward, but the experience has taught me some very valuable lessons:
🌿 Always keep records
🌿 Always question figures that don’t seem right
🌿 Never be afraid to seek professional advice
🌿 And most importantly — trust your instincts
As small business owners we work incredibly hard, and situations like this can take a huge toll mentally as well as financially.
I just want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported me over the last few months — your messages, advice and encouragement genuinely helped more than you know 💛
If this post helps even one other florist or small business owner to stay organised, protect themselves, and speak up when something doesn’t feel right, then sharing it is worthwhile.
Here’s to moving forward 🌸
