In addition to plant care, opportunities include learning about supplemental product lines, seasonal supplies and rental equipment, learning about placing purchase orders, gaining an awareness of wholesale suppliers, effective sales techniques and practicing merchandising. Programs begin in February or March and end in July or October
Skills to be learned:
- Variety identification
- Maintenance of plants and other goods
- Customer service
- Inventory controls
- Cash register operation
- Merchandising
- Business management practices
*Actual skills learned will vary by host and previous experience
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