Flower Market Circular – Edition 33
In today’s Flower Market Circular there’s a reminder about parking and access cards, find out about Easter trading hours and the Market welcomes BPAY!
At the Market
Access card common expiry – changes due this Wednesday!
Don’t forget to return any changes to access cards registered to Market businesses by this Wednesday 23 March.
- Drop off your form to one of the designated mail boxes located next the ATM in the Flower Market and outside the Customer Service Centre on the Buyers’ Walk, or
- Email a scanned copy of your form to cashiers@melbournemarket.com.au.
Please contact the Customer Service Centre between 4:00am to 11:00am Monday to Friday if you have any queries or if you haven’t received your letter.
On your marks, get set…. BPAY!
Great news – the Market is getting ready to introduce BPAY.
Soon you will be able to make payments for access cards, parking and other charges via BPAY, an electronic bill payment system which allows you to make easy payments directly from your accounts either online or over the phone (excludes rent and utilities).
Stay tuned for more details in the next Flower Market Circular or look for the BPAY symbol on your next bill.
Parking Update
Florists have you paid for your parking?
If you’re a flower buyer and your access card isn’t working, chances are you haven’t paid for your parking. If you think this applies to you, contact the Melbourne Market Customer Service Centre between 4:00am and 11:00am Monday to Friday on 9258 6123 or drop them an email at any time via cashiers@melbournemarket.com.au.
Don’t get caught out, make sure your payments are up to date.
Reminder – No cash payments at Gate 1
A reminder for all those requiring casual parking within the Market, Gate 1 accepts PayPass and EFTPOS payments only.
Casual parking can not be paid in cash. Please ensure you have the appropriate payment methods available prior to entering the Market.
We now have ATMs.
The Market now has two Commonwealth Bank ATMs for your convenience.
ATMs are located:
- Flower Market – Next to Apack at the entrance to the restrooms, and
- Fruit and Vegetable Market – On the Buyers’ Walk in the stairwell opposite store 71.
Industry News
Are you making the most of our FREE online florist business listing? Make sure your details are up to date!
The Melbourne Market would like your help to ensure businesses are listed correctly on the MarketFresh Florist Directory.
The MarketFresh website is about to get a new look, but before we do, we would love to ensure your business details are listed correctly and if you’re not online, ensure your making the most of this free listing.
What to do:
- Visit the MarketFresh website,
- Search for your listing in the ‘Find your local Florist’ section,
- If you need to make changes or if your listing isn’t there, email your new details to info@melbournemarket.com.au.
Details can include web address, specialities (e.g. weddings), opening hours and deliveries. You can also include one image (e.g. a logo or image that represents your business) with your listing.
So what are you waiting for? Click here to check if your details online today.
Victoria’s flower industry shines at MIFGS
Congratulations to all florists and growers who took part in the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show over the weekend.
It was great to see so many of our Market community showcasing their amazing blooms and extraordinary floral creations.
Congratulation to Dakota Flower Company and Ruby Koomen from Soho Flowers who took out first place in the Growers Walk of Art and So you Think you Can Arch competitions respectively.Read more about all the winners here.
Congratulations to our Valentine’s Day winner.
Congratulations to Belinda from The Road Stall who won a $100 APACK voucher for participating in our Valentine’s Day Survey.
Thank you to everyone who took part.
Key Dates
Easter Trading Hours in the Flower Market
Good Friday, 25 March – CLOSED
Easter Saturday 26 March – 4:30am to 7:30am (normal trading hours)
Easter Sunday, 27 March and Easter Monday 28 March – CLOSED
Tuesday 29 March 3:30am to 7:00am (normal trading hours)
View full list of trading hours here.
Ask the MMA
If you have a question for the MMA please send it to submissions@melbournemarkets.com.au.