One of the best surprises for a woman on a special occasion would be an unexpected delivery of flowers, whether in the home or office. The joy of receiving flowers from a loved one or an admirer is incomparable.

Most florists, in order to attract more customers offer free delivery services. At the store, the customer can choose the flowers he wants in the arrangement. The florist may assist him in the selection, making sure he gets the right kinds for the occasion, and arranges them for him. But for busy people who cannot make the trip down to the local florist, the Internet is a good place to find and visit florists too. Florists now have websites where customers can conduct transactions such as browse for flowers, choose from the available arrangements or specify certain details, and order and pay for bouquets to be delivered to a particular address.

All a customer needs is a credit card, and he can send flowers to anyone, anywhere. A customer can even send flowers to someone in another state or part of the globe if he orders from a florist with national or international coverage. Other independent florists may offer the same service and use couriers. They may or may not charge extra for the delivery service.

Other florists are more creative in their delivery service. To make the experience more complete for the recipient, they accompany the delivery with a song or dance number from the delivery agent. They can accommodate special requests from the customer.

The business of selling flowers hinges on the ability of the florists to keep the flowers fresh and vibrant-looking, even when the bouquets travel long distances to reach the intended recipients. Florists have developed methods and packaging designs to keep their flowers fresh for the longest time possible.