I Won! Republic of Happy is a Winner of the Small Business, Big Break Competition!

I have some very exciting news to share… Republic of Happy has been chosen as one of the winners of the Small Business, Big Break competition, run by the awesome folks at Enterprise Nation and Constant Contact 🥳

I can't quite believe that little ol’ me, a one-woman band with a big love for bold colour, has been selected to receive a marketing package worth £4,000! That includes expert guidance, digital marketing tools, and a grant to help me grow Republic of Happy, share my joyful designs with even more colour lovers, and spread more colour, joy and sunshine!

What is Small Business, Big Break?

This national competition was launched to give small UK businesses like mine a chance to boost their visibility in a big way, with marketing support, funding, and even a share of £300,000 in prime-time Channel 4 advertising airtime up for grabs.

While some of the finalists will be pitching for those TV spots, I went for the marketing package instead, because, to be honest, I didn’t feel quite ready for the telly (and didn't really want to crash and burn! 😅).

What I really need right now is a little boost and the tools to reach more of the right people: the dopamine decor fans, the print & pattern lovers, and those who believe in the power of joyful design to brighten up their everyday.

Why this means so much

As many of you know, I run Republic of Happy solo from my little studio in Cornwall. I do all the things, from designing the prints to packing the orders, and while I absolutely love what I do, it can be tough to get noticed in the sea of online noise.

This prize is a total game-changer.

I’ll be working on boosting my online visibility, bringing more traffic to my website, and growing my email list so I can stay connected with my fabulous customers and community. It's exactly the kind of support I’ve been dreaming of, and I’m so, so grateful for the opportunity!

What happens next?

Now the fun begins! I’ll be working on building out my strategy and reaching more of the people who are meant to find Republic of Happy. Whether it’s through an eye-popping Instagram ad or a cheery email, my mission remains the same: to bring a little more colour, joy and sunshine into your world.

To everyone who’s cheered me on, shopped my products, shared a post, or simply sent a kind word... THANK YOU.

This win is for us 💛

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