While we’ve been researching and building the Myndy platform over the last few months we’ve had so many conversations with friends, colleagues, clients and family about what makes a really meaningful gift.
For some, gift vouchers are seen as the space for last minute gifters, or for those who just don’t really know the person they are giving to well enough to get them something really meaningful. But what if your gift voucher could be for something you really need and want AND make a difference to your local community?
Plenty of our conversations have focused on wanting less stuff and more of the things that matter. These include time spent on taking care of ourselves (e.g. with a chiropractor, on a sports massage, with a nutritionist), or perhaps a contribution to a bigger project or investment (such as help with conveyancing fees, help on a building project or a new kitchen or bathroom). We also heard lots of suggestions about being able to help friends and family out with smaller, ‘everyday’ gifts or experiences like shouting a round of drinks as a gift so a friend can join in a get together even if cashflow is a bit tight or buying someone a haircut or shouting them a coffee and a cake at their favourite coffee shop.
Whether you are focused on the environmental impact of our buying habits and want fewer “things” in your life or you have a project like buying your first home to focus on, or if you just need a bit of help to treat yourself, Myndy lets you keep a list of local businesses you would love to spend with so your friends and family can make sure the gift they give you makes just the difference you need and want.
So when you’re next asked “What do you want for your birthday/Christmas/as a thank you” what businesses, experience and treats will you put on your list?
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When do you account for VAT – at the point you sell the voucher or when it is redeemed? It’s pretty straightforward but does depend on your business, your customer and what you are selling.
Calling all local, independent business owners! Why join Myndy? Myndy is a new wishlist and digital gift voucher system for local, independent businesses only –
