Jean Ross, Independent Phoenix Trader

As a direct selling, independent card publishing house, Phoenix Trading has sold in excess of 150 million cards worldwide. Phoenix Trading does not sell its products through conventional retail outlets; instead we market an exclusive range of cards and stationery through our international team of over 10,000 worldwide Independent Phoenix Traders. This direct approach offers exceptional value for money without compromising on the quality of the product and design. We pride ourselves on the quality of our products, and here are just a few of the things that make our cards special: • We only feature exclusive designs from our team of talented artists • We use high-quality board with Forest Stewardship Commission (FSC) accreditation • All of our greeting cards are produced and printed in the UK • Plant-based inks are used to minimise our impact on the environment • All of our everyday cards are blank for your own message. They are designed to be as versatile as possible. As well as our ethical approach to production, we believe in giving back. We donate a substantial amount of our profits to charity, and with the support and help of our Independent Phoenix Traders and their customers, we have given over £1.5 million to charities to date, through our fundraising arm, The Phoenix International Charity. In recognition of this continued support for charities and good causes, Phoenix Trading was presented with the Direct Selling Association’s ‘Company with Heart Award’ in 2011.