What our franchisees say

In their own words, this is how Smallprint jewelers feel about running their business.

Melissa Rosling - Canada

It's always been a dream of mine to run my own business doing something creative. Nonetheless, when selecting a career I was very sensible and decided to go into accounting. After I had my son I found myself starting to think more of what sort of opportunities might be available for me to be self-employed and work from home in order to better balance my family life and earning an income. I saw Smallprint for the first time at at Baby Show in Calgary and I had to have a pendant of my own immediately. I ordered one that day. Months later, however when cleaning my office the advertisement from the baby show literally dropped into my lap and read 'franchise opportunities available.' Next thing I knew I was at trainning with the two other Calgary area franchisees and I haven't looked back.

It is a great privilege to be able to build relationsips with clients, hear their stories and help them to design a piece of jewelry that is truly their one of a kind keepsake. I like knowing that I am the only person who touches their jewelry from start to finish and I believe it creates a trust between myself and my clients. My favourite part, though, is delivering jewelry. I put a lot of myself into getting everything just so, and when I see a person love their piece it puts a smile on my face too.

Nicola Baldwin-Biggs - United Kingdom

I fell in love with Smallprint as a product the first time I saw it. When I found out there was an opportunity to buy a Franchise and run my own Smallprint business I jumped at the chance. Having young children it was my dream job and a fantastic lifestyle business to fit in around my family life. Seven years on and I still love the products and my business. There is no better feeling that seeing your customers face the first time they see their Smallprint keepsake and knowing that you made it!

Rifaa al Harthy - Qatar

For me running a Smallprint franchise ticks so many boxes. Aside from working a fulltime job I’ve always adored and looked for personalised and custom novel gift ideas. So taking over the franchise when the opportunity presented itself was a no-brainer for me. Along with my husband and our partner who are passionate about independent small businesses and creative work respectively, we decided that working with the global Smallprint franchise network was too good an opportunity to pass up.

It gives me great pleasure to be able to create something so unique and memorable for somebody else that I would personally love for myself. I really enjoy interacting with customers in creating something truly special for them. The response from customers when they see their finished piece is almost always exciting and sometimes even emotional. Many customers are noticeably moved and full of joy when they come to collect their jewelry from us, and it’s amazing to be part of their joy in those moments.

Silvia Winkler-Hebnes - Norway

Becoming a smallprint franchisee gave me the perfect opportunity to work around my kid’s schedule.

I love all the stories behind each and every single order, and the look on my clients’ faces when they first get to see their final piece(s).

It is very rewarding to be able to create something myself that means so much to another person.

Jennifer Butler - New Zealand

Going into this Smallprint business for me was about offering a service to families who have lost someone close to them. The business fulfils a desire in me to help families and friends create memories that they will cherish.

Joy Coxon - United Kingdom

I have always wanted to have my own business, but never had the confidence to go it alone. I wasn't looking for a business when I took over my franchise, I just stumbled across it. I had always bought Smallprint and loved the quality and sentimental value of the products. When I came to order add to my necklace with my youngest son’s fingerprint, I discovered that the franchise was up for sale and the seed was planted. This was 4 1/2 years ago and I haven't looked back.

Having a franchise is ideal for me as it is your own business with the support of Head Office and the network of fellow franchisees, many of whom have become friends. It is flexible and fits well around other commitments be it family or another job.

The training Head Office provide is thorough and we really are the leaders in this market! I have taken sales whilst opposite competitors at shows simply because our brand and quality is so well known.

It is hard work but extremely fulfilling when you see the looks on the faces of your customers when they get their orders. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Olivia Crooke - Hong Kong

My business is intensely personal to me. I make everything 100% by hand. Nothing is ever sent to anyone else.

I truly understand how important and personal your jewelry is to you, and every piece I make is with total dedication and care.

As for me, I am a stay at home mum and I run Smallprint all from my home studio. I am from New Zealand and have lived in Hong Kong for thirteen years. After my husband and I adopted our beautiful son in 2012, I left the corporate world and now run my very own beloved Smallprint business.

I officially support Angels For Orphans and by choosing Smallprint, so will you! With every order you can choose to receive a beautiful Angels For Orphans handmade angel keepsake, teddy bear or child’s bracelet for only $50 – all of which goes directly to Angels For Orphans initiatives, which is run completely by volunteers.

Nikki Godden - United Kingdom

I absolutely love the product... seeing someone's face when you hand them their treasured item is the best feeling ever. You get to meet some great people and have lots of fun and I love being my own boss.

I have enjoyed it so much I have recommended the opportunity to two of my friends both of whom are now part of the Smallprint family and loving it.

Sheryl Mascolo - Australia

FUN, INTERESTING, HEART-WARMING, CHALLENGING, ENJOYABLE.These are the words I would use to describe running a Smallprint business. I just love it! It's always interesting to see how completely different each child's fingerprints, handprints or footprints really are. I also really like seeing the wonderful pieces of writing and artwork produced by all the little artists out there and being able to turn them into something so personal and treasured.

I certainly enjoy meeting so many lovely people from all walks of life and being able to make such a truly personal piece of jewelry for them. Each client has their own thoughts about how to make their choice even more special and some of the little messages I engrave on the back are just delightful.

At times it can be challenging, juggling my family and their many commitments, our home and the business, but mostly it is a very rewarding and enjoyable career. I love the flexibility of it and seeing the joy on client's faces when they see their finished jewelry for the first time.

I also feel very honoured to be able to make special keepsakes for parents who have lost their baby, or people with ill parents, enabling them to always have those they love with them. These kinds of orders are truly heart-warming and to be involved in capturing these prints is very humbling.

I'm really pleased that I bought my business and feel very fortunate to have found something that allows me to combine my busy life while working at something that brings me great pleasure. And the fact that is makes so many other people happy is just a wonderful bonus!

Lucy Baynes - United Kingdom

For me running a Smallprint franchise ticks so many boxes. When I was thinking about returning to work when my son was one, I had two criteria – that I did creative work using my hands and that I could fit my work around Zach who's now three. I work at home when he's at pre-school, when he naps in the afternoons and go out to work most weekends doing events such as fairs, country shows etc. I really enjoy the interaction with people I get at these as I spend much of my time working alone with Radio 4 as my companion. I do most of my engraving during the evening once he Zach has gone to bed.

It's such a pleasure for me to make something that's so precious for people and that really touches them. I love seeing the joy on customer's faces when they collect their pieces from me. I feel particularly touched when I'm asked to make a piece based on a hand or foot-print of a baby that was lost. It's actually very evoking to give somebody something that I know they will treasure.

I used to give myself a hard time for being a perfectionist but when it comes to making fingerprint jewelry, I have to say it really helps. The creative side comes easily to me but I've had to learn a lot about business in particular sales and marketing. I really enjoy what I do and consider myself very lucky. I love the autonomy and independence that being self-employed gives me. I work a lot harder than I had anticipated, but I love it so I am not complaining!