Hospitality & events
MTD software for event florists.
Beautiful arrangements. A clearer business picture.
Market mornings, wedding installations and delivery runs create a rush of purchases before an event. Avona helps floral designers organise perishable stock costs and client payments before the next commission starts.
- Who it is for
- Event florists working as sole traders, managing their own business records and MTD for Income Tax updates.
- Available now
- Digital records, bank feeds, statement imports, transaction categorisation and quarterly self-employment updates. Pro adds customer invoicing, VAT accounting and reporting.
- Monthly price
- From £15/month for Lite. Pro is £20/month.
- Free trial
- Full access for 7 days. No credit card required.
- Annual-return limitations
- Quarterly updates do not replace your annual tax return. HMRC lists annual-return items including PAYE income, interest, dividends and pensions as in development. Check the listing and confirm support for your income sources before relying on Avona for your annual return.
Making Tax Digital
It’s what comes in.
Before costs go out.
Flower and foliage costs can absorb much of a booking fee. Full customer receipts still matter for MTD even where wholesale purchases leave a relatively small studio margin.
Understand Making Tax Digital →When does MTD apply?
Combined qualifying self-employment and property income, before expenses:
- Over £50,000 in 2024/25
- From 6 April 2026
- Over £30,000 in 2025/26
- From 6 April 2027
- Over £20,000 in 2026/27
- From 6 April 2028
Eligibility and exemptions matter. These are income thresholds, not tax-free allowances.
Check HMRC’s eligibility guidance ↗From the work to your records
Clear records for your event flower commission.
Bring the evidence into Avona, review the suggested categories and check the figures before submitting. These three examples show the records behind your event flower commission, shared purchases and an event-flower booking.
| What you bring | How you use Avona | What you check |
|---|---|---|
| £980 for your event flower commission £340 spent on flowers, foliage and floristry supplies | Connect your bank or import the payment, then upload the invoice or receipt for flowers, foliage and floristry supplies. Review the income and the purchase as separate records. | Keep £980 as the sale and the £340 cost separately. The £640 left after this cost is not turnover. Check that the spending is eligible for your business. |
| £100 mixed purchase £80 for flowers for a client's event; £20 for a bouquet for your own home | Upload the itemised receipt and review the suggested category. Identify flowers for a client's event separately from a bouquet for your own home. | Only the eligible £80 business portion belongs in business costs. Exclude the £20 personal purchase, and check that importing both the bank transaction and the receipt has not counted the spending twice. |
| £200 booking payment, then £600 £800 agreed total | Keep the agreement for an event-flower booking and review both customer receipts against it. Bring in the payments through your bank feed or statement import. | The two payments account for the £800 total. Do not count the full invoice again as another receipt. Use your accounting method for timing, and retain evidence of any later cancellation or refund. |
Keep supporting documents alongside your figures, review business use and apply your accounting method consistently. HMRC: keeping business records ↗
The costs behind your work
Six expenses worth
keeping records for.
Examples for event florists. Claim only eligible business costs; mixed use, equipment and your accounting method can change the treatment.
Wholesale flowers and foliage
Floristry wire and ribbons
Design consumables
Business cold-storage costs
Eligible delivery transport
Buckets and studio supplies
One thing to watch
Stock losses need evidence, not a second deduction
Keep records of spoiled stock and use the correct accounting method. Do not claim the original flower purchase and then deduct the same cost again as a loss.
HMRC: keeping business records ↗Fit the admin around the work
A routine around your event flower commission.
Capture market receipts, record refunds or supplier credits and match event payments while the flowers and costs are still easy to identify.
Capture the supporting documents
Upload receipts or invoices for flowers, foliage and floristry supplies. Keep the date, supplier and amount legible, and distinguish flowers for a client's event from a bouquet for your own home.
How document capture works →Reconcile your event flower commission payments
Review each customer receipt against the work it covers. Keep the breakdown for an event-flower booking available alongside the bank entry, so fees, refunds or timing differences can be explained.
How bank review works →Review before you submit
Review Avona AI’s suggested categories, check that your event flower commission income is complete, and remove duplicate or personal spending. Keep the evidence for an event-flower booking ready for your annual-return review too.
Before you get started
Questions from event florists.
Does MTD apply to everyone in this profession?
No. This page covers event florists working as sole traders. Your start date depends on combined qualifying self-employment and property income before expenses, and any exemptions. Employment and limited-company work have different reporting arrangements.
What if a supplier refunds flowers that arrived damaged?
Retain the original invoice and the refund or credit note. Review both with the commission's costs so the original purchase does not overstate the final spending.
How do I record an event-flower booking?
Example: £200 booking payment, then £600 (£800 agreed total). The two payments account for the £800 total. Do not count the full invoice again as another receipt. Use your accounting method for timing, and retain evidence of any later cancellation or refund.
Which bookkeeping issue should I watch for?
Stock losses need evidence, not a second deduction. Keep records of spoiled stock and use the correct accounting method. Do not claim the original flower purchase and then deduct the same cost again as a loss.
Can I keep using my existing spreadsheet?
Yes. Bring your event flower commission income records and evidence of flowers, foliage and floristry supplies into Avona using supported spreadsheet uploads. Check dates, categories, personal spending and duplicates against the original documents before you approve the records.
Do quarterly updates complete my annual tax return?
No. You still need the annual tax return and any relevant adjustments or other income. HMRC currently lists annual-return items including PAYE income, interest, dividends and pensions as in development for Avona. Confirm support for your own income sources and circumstances before relying on Avona for the annual return.
Built for the way you earn
Let your floristry records take shape.
Choosing Avona
Your questions, answered.
Can I create customer invoices?
Yes. You can create customer invoices with Avona Pro.
What if I am VAT-registered?
Full VAT accounting is available with Avona Pro, so you can manage your VAT-registered business with Avona.
Can my accountant review my records?
Yes. You can connect your Avona account to your bookkeeper or accountant so they can review your records.
Can I use my phone on site?
Yes. Every feature has a mobile-friendly version, so you can manage your accounts from your phone while you are on the move.
Can I keep using my personal bank account?
Yes. Avona supports Open Banking connections and PDF bank statement uploads. You can clearly separate personal and business transactions to keep your business records organised.