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http:\/\/www.reuters.com\/fi…storyID=6900634<\/a><\/p>\n

Florist FTD Group Inc, Green and Group seems to want to try and emulate the success Perry Capitol realized with FTD while under the direction of Robert L Norton. You can read it here FTD Group files for $180 mln IPO<\/a>
\nAs I see it the FTD Group will have some trouble matching the feat. They have come into the game, with old tools, and are finding a florist base that is more connected than ever before thanks to forums like FlowerChat.com<\/a> where florists can communicate and learn.
\nFlorists are once again learning to work together thanks to sites like Real Florist Forums<\/a> where they share information on everything from technology to marketing, products, customer service tips and more.
\nBOSS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

http:\/\/www.reuters.com\/fi…storyID=6900634 Florist FTD Group Inc, Green and Group seems to want to try and emulate the success Perry Capitol realized with FTD while under the direction of Robert L Norton. You can read it here FTD Group files for $180 mln IPO As I see it the FTD Group will have some trouble matching the 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