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Education and Benefits
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Discover the Value of TSFA Membership
Cultivating Member Success and a Strong Floral Community for More Than a Century!
Education • Networking • Involvement • Certification • Training • Representation • Support • Exclusive Savings • Promotion • Scholarships
Join the Texas State Florists' Association ...
... and gain the essential tools and exceptional learning that will enhance every aspect of your professional development. TSFA connects great ideas and great people, and then adds the association services and professional resources you need to shape your future.
Texas Floral Events and Education
TSFA offers the best of floral design education and professional training to help you succeed in the business of flowers. Select from a variety of events, classes and online learning opportunities, including:
Professional Certification
Texas Master Florist® Program — Advance your career with this 10-course certification program! TSFA members who are accepted into the program must complete seven online classes in floral management, three hands-on design lab courses and a final exam to earn TMF certification. A fast-track is available for those individuals who hold the Certified Floral Designer® (CFD) or American Institute of Floral Design® (AIFD) designations.
Learn More
Professional Certified Florist® Program — Due to national interest in the TMF program, TSFA now offers the Professional Certified Florist Program for members of other state organizations. Email tsfaadmin@tsfa.org to learn more.
Insurance
TSFA Group Occupational Accident Insurance Program — This program is designed exclusively for Texas floral industry business owners who do not carry Worker's Compensation insurance. It provides medical and disability coverage when an employee has an on-the-job-accident. TSFA members are eligible for discounted premiums. Please contact Association Insurance Services, Inc., at 512-219-1911 or 800-291-1061 for full details.
Advocacy
TSFA keeps members informed about important legislative proposals, administrative agency activities, tax legislation and changes in the law that may impact your business. Association leadership works with elected officials throughout the state and has contributed to major victories for Texas florists. For example, Texas legislators passed legislation banning deceptive telephone listings and prohibiting the use of phonebook listings that misrepresent a florist's location.
Business Forms and Envelopes
These items are available through TSFA at savings of 20% to 40%. Your association knows your needs and can supply the finest quality custom-manufactured forms, computer forms and envelopes. For new orders, send a sample to TSFA with your request.
Credit Card Payment Processing
As a TSFA member, you are eligible for exclusive savings off Service First Processing. This includes an annual rebate on credit card processing fees; free, enhanced reporting; loaner equipment; and a dedicated member help line.
- TSFA members receive an annual 10% rebate on the net processing revenue SFP generates from your account.
- Free loaner equipment.
- Free enhanced online reporting.
- A dedicated help line for TSFA members. Contact a live person when you need assistance.
- A 60-day trial period and 90-day pilot program for members new to credit card acceptance.
Get a proposal for your organization today. The average savings for manufacturers and distributors is a 15% reduction in processing costs, before rebates.
Call 855.632.9862 or visit the TSFA Member Program webpage to learn more about this exclusive member benefit.
Additionally, members have access to a suite of electronic payment tools to help streamline your business.
- Accounts Payable Automation — Manage all invoice payments in an easier, more cost-effective way while receiving rebates on your accounts payable spend.
- ACH tools that facilitate quick ACH and e-check services to suit your organization's needs.
- A platform to help you easily create custom invoices online.
TSFA Websites
Help consumers find you! TSFA promotes retail florists through a listing on TSFA's texaslocalflorist.com website.
Publications
The TEXAS in Bloom magazine presents new ideas on ways to make your business more successful, keeps you up-to-date on issues of concern to the industry, highlights upcoming events in your area, introduces new products, announces legislative changes and celebrates accomplishments throughout the floral industry. The magazine is mailed to all TSFA members monthly, except June, when members receive the TSFA Membership Directory and Yearbook instead. Manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, growers and service organizations may pay to advertise in these publications.
New in 2024, the Weekly Blooms e-newsletter provides timely updates. Check your email inbox each Thursday for the latest edition!
