New local business allows you to send handwritten cards from your phone
Smile Fred is helping to spread smiles all over the world with this simple but clever idea
Published 6 April 2022
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Local entrepreneur Wayne Hamlet built the successful local company Impact Lighting, which many locals would recognise from the photo booths, light-up letters and LED trees they supplied to events all over town. Unfortunately, it was a company hit hard by Covid-19, and it closed down during the pandemic.
But, if anyone can find a silver lining in a couple of incredibly tough years, it’s Wayne Hamlet. Wayne has started his next venture Smile Fred, a company he wants to “spread smiles around the world” – something we all need more than ever. The idea is to send a physical card or gift box directly from your phone or computer.
The way it works is you pick a card or gift box online, type your message, and Smile Fred will print and send it anywhere in the world. Perfect for birthday cards, client gifts and any excuse to just surprise and delight someone. Orders placed before 10am will be sent the same day, and their four international hubs make sending a gift or card to international relatives simple.
Gift boxes range from a can of craft beer with a handmade cookie ($35) all the way to a giant gift box with eight beers, chocolates and more ($115). Smile Fred also provides free corporate design.
$1 from every item purchased goes towards charity. Simply select which charity you would like to donate towards when placing your order and they will take care of the rest.
Order your Smile Fred gift or card here.
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