I am so excited to tell you that Design • Jessica has been selected as one of the Small Biz 100 in this year’s run up to Small Business Saturday on the 1st December!
‘My’ very special SmallBiz100 day is Thursday 29th November, and I’ll be celebrating on the day with a virtual party in my studio.
You can join me on the day for Facebook Lives, online videos and to see the winner of the most amazing prize that I have ever given away at Design • Jessica – worth £600!
In the run up to the day, I’ll also be giving away two other very special design prizes, one each month, to a nominated company that deserves a little bit of Design • Jessica magic.
That’s three chances to win prizes that amount to over £850!
THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED – HEAD OVER TO FACEBOOK AT 17.00 TO SEE THE WINNER REVEALED
All you have to do is nominate the Small Business that you think deserves a little bit of design love. Pop the name of the company below, along with their website address and why you think they deserve to win. Sadly you cannot nominate your own company, but why not share this on your own social media? I’m sure one of your lovely followers will nominate you.
Prize 1 – Nominations closed (competition closed)
Prize 2 – Nominations closed (competition closed)
Prize 3 – Nominations closed (competition closed)
The winner will be announced on the Design • Jessica social media channels – keep a look out to see if your nominated small business has won. Or why not share with any friends and family members who would love to enter?
Make sure you follow my pages, or subscribe to the Design • Jessica newsletter to ensure you don’t miss out on the winner announcement!
Your nominated company can only win if you comment in the field below. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Facebook. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Eligibility requirements – prizes to be used before the 22nd February 2019. The winner will be chosen by Jess Sands based on the nomination of a small business by someone not connected to that company. Any designs created in connection to these prizes will be used for the marketing purposes of Design • Jessica.
I would like to nominate Mimi’s Mummy’s Makes, run by Emily Gant. A truely talented Mum of two, army wife and generally lovely person! With no less than 3 of her frames on my own walls and numerous cards purchased for special occasions I can vouch for how beautiful her designs are – a little bit of help on the marketing side would go a long way for her!
I nominate Emily @Mimi’s Mummy Makes! She has created an amazing business that is going from strength to strength and would benefit from this wonderful prize to take her to the next level.
I would like to nominate Mimi’s Mummy Makes, I loved supporting small businesses and Emily works tirelessly to provide for her family with her small business. I love her work and although I haven’t purchased from her as of yet, I have every intention of doing so, as I follow her avidly on Facebook and Instagram!
I’d like to nominate Emily from Mimis Mummy Makes. She is a lady who is ready to take her business to the next level. She has fantastic design flair and pays incredible attention to detail. Id love to see her win this package to enable her to get to where she wants to be.
I nominate Mimi’s Mummy Makes. A natural marketeer with an amazing work ethic. I can guarantee that if she wins this design prize, she will maximise the added value to her blossoming business.
I nominate Emily Gant & her awesome business Mimi’s Mummy Makes (httpss://www.facebook.com/mimismummymakesme) – Emily is so creative, dedicated and an amazing role model! She works so hard on her business as well as being a full time mum, I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this prize!
I would like to nominate “Mimi mummy makes” beautiful frames, cards and always working on new ideas. Emily works extremely hard to personalise every detail of her work, whilst juggling two young children. I can’t recommend enough how brilliant this lady is. Go Emily.
Mimi’s Mummy Makes – httpss://www.facebook.com/mimismummymakesme – A get up and go mummy bringing up two very young daughters, an army officers wife and an enthusiastic young business woman. A bulging order book and a business that is growing at an amazing pace. Emily Gant knows no boundaries with her innovative designs. She values her customers and always goes the extra mile to produce what is needed and on time. Winning this prize would be a huge boost and help take her to the next phase in building her business.
Emily Gant’s Mimi’s Mummy Makes would be a worthy winner of your prize. She has endless energy and enthusiasm, as a mum and in running her creative and highly original business. Her products are lovely, personal and beautifully crafted.
I would like to nominate Mimi’s Mummy Makes. Her products speaks for themselves, personalised and individual. A little branding help would go along way, even to those button sewn stars above.
I would like to nominate Emily from Mimi’s Mummy Makes. The products are innovative and just gorgeous. She had an amazing business and winning this may give her business a nice boost too. x
I nominate ‘Mimi’s Mummy Makes’ superb bespoke gifts and cards for every occasion.
Emily works incredibly hard whilst juggling a small family, and it shows in her work and customer service. I’m a big fan. I couldn’t think of a better person/business to win this.
I would also like to nominate Emily Gant at Mimi’s Mummy’s makes! A very creative and talented lady, Emily makes some very unique cards and other items. I am a regular customer and absolutely love everything she creates, such a great service and I’m always so happy with what I receive.
I would like to nominate Emily of Mimi’s Mummy Makes. She is enthusiastic, motivated, creative and also a beautiful person both inside and outside. I am sure winning this wonderful prize would be a huge boost for her and her business.
I would have no greater pleasure than to nominate the super talented, Emily of Mimi’s Mummy Makes.
httpss://www.facebook.com/mimismummymakesme/
I bought a few gift cards at first, then a few of her fabulous bespoke character frames as gifts next, which I loved so much I went on to buy two further for my own son. I have bought so many gift cards that I’ve lost count and I know she’ll have exactly what I need for the next occasion. All gifts have been created within her indicated timeline and have exceeded expectations. She’s built her business up on her own from scratch and although her branding marks her beginning and her present, marketing guidance and expert knowledge will allow her to grow in to the future. Good luck to Emily!
Can I please nominate Emily of Mimi’s Mummy Makes. I have seen the work she produces and have purchased items myself of amazing quality; she is constantly coming up with new ideas and designs and so this would help her expand as her ideas do which would be of benefit to us all. You can tell she loves doing what she does which makes her fantastic to deal with; her excitement cannot help but rub of on you. I know the prize would be put to the best possible use if she won. What she has achieved so far alongside her busy life is just incredible.
I would like to nominate Mimi Mummy Makes for this prize.
Not only are the frames beautiful, Emily is extremely dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. She has done bespoke designs and fast tracked orders without a qualm.
The response to her products from friends and family is incredible and she truly deserves to have every possible tool to ensure her business grows into a huge success.
This prize would make a huge impact and I think could not be more deserve than by this incredible woman and her amazing business
I would like to nominate Citrus Moon for this prize.
Rachel has done an amazing job with her floristry company so far but unfortunately she had an accident which meant she is now struggling to walk. She is however, going to push on and relaunch her business next year so is basically starting from scratch and will need her business rebranded.
I would love to see her win this and have some good luck on her side ready for a new lease of life and hope for the future.
I would like to nominate CitrusMoon floral Designs for this prize. Her innovative and sensitive designs truly reflect the clients needs and wishes, using her design skills with knowledge of floral material to create a real impact. Her attention to detail is amazing and her portfolio is breathtaking.
Rachel has had a real setback this year when an simple accident led to year of immobility and severe pain, but she is facing the future with determination to rebuild and relaunch. The opportunity you offer would be a perfect platform to go forward to deserved success, and any client who chooses CitrusMoon will be delighted with the result.
I’d like to nominate a fellow military spouse and business owner, Megan Turpie, and her business Cherished Moments!
I nominate willow Hearne, owner of British Babies. Dedicated military spouse with a fabulous business
I nominate Citrus Moon for this! After a terrible year she would benefit from this so much and would be a great way to repay her for always doing so much to help her local community and support so many people
I am nominating Citrus Moon.
With her stunning creations and fantastic service, citrus moon deserves an award for making any occasion that extra special. Always going that extra mile for anyone who needs a helping hand, this lovely lady is truly worthy of this after enduring an awful year she continues to smile and work hard to help others. It is time she gained some serious recognition for all she is and does
I nominate citrus moon
After having been laid up for the past year after a terrible accident, this really could be the boost she needs to relaunch when she up and back on her feet, a truly lovely lady and so determined and committed xx
Oh I would like to nominate Mimi’s mummy makes!!! The frames are just wonderful and her attention to detail is amazing!! Doing all of that along bringing up two gorgeous girls is pretty impressive too!! Website is httpss://www.facebook.com/mimismummymakesme/
I would like to nominate Mimi’s MummyMakes.
httpss://www.facebook.com/mimismummymakesme/
I have bought from Emily a few tones and her work is always amazing. She is very creative and collaborative, always checking along the way with what you would like or offering suggestions. My button frame she did did my daughter is always getting comments!
Mimi’s Mummy Makes – beautiful craft cards and pictures. Every piece unique and made with care and creativity. Building a great little business, whilst bringing up two little ones and all the challenges of being a military wife – managing the worlds scarcest resource (time) with energy and commitment. I know winning this would spur Emily on to even bigger and better success and she would make every penny count.
I would like to nominate Mimi’s Mummy Makes, Emily works so hard juggling army life with her husband away a lot, 2 energetic daughters under 4 and a fantastic business which is going from strength to strength. Beautiful cards and pictures and I imagine many more ideas to follow.
Great initiative! I nominate Emily from Mimi’s Mummy Makes for taking her great idea and working super hard to come up with beautiful designs, new ideas and great ways of selling her product! It’s inspurational to see her tackle this all with 2 small girls and a busy life!
I’d like to nominate Emily Gant of Mimi’s Mummy Makes! Her optimism, energy and super friendly attitude is inspirational, and her products are utterly fabulous. She would be a very worthy winner indeed xx
I’d like to nominate Mimi’s Mummy Makes please. Emily has developed her small business into something really unique, that spreads a little bit of joy every time you see her products. A truly worthy winner I reckon.
I would like to nominate Mimi’s mummy make ❤️she is a very talented lady ,I hope she win x
I would like to nominate Emily from Mimi’s Mummy Makes. A fantastic business idea, producing wonderful creative pieces that make people smile. Emily really is an inspirational lady to have made such a success of her product and I hope she continues to go from strength to strength.
Mimi’s mummy makes (again!) as I’ve just discovered her beautiful work and love it. I’ve ended up recommending her to lots of friends which speaks volumes. She’s also popular on Frugi for her rainbows (Frugi is another small business based in Cornwall). Thank you xx
I would like to nominate Emily from Mimi’s Mummy Makes.
She puts her heart and soul into her business whilst being a busy mum of two.
She oozes creativity & style and always has the costumers satisfaction at heart.
I nominate Emily from Mimi’s Mummy Makes, aka, The Button Lady! Particularly loving the original Christmas card designs!
I nominate Emily Gant (Mimi’s Mummy Makes). Her bespoke cards and frames are just wonderful and far exceed the standards of regular shop bought ones. I’m looking forward to hearing what my lucky recipients of her Christmas cards think of them!
I nominate Emily from Mimi’s Mummy Cakes. She is truly dedicated to her business and customers…….so hard to do when you’re also juggling family life!
I want to nominate “Mimi’s mummy makes” not only is her stuff amazing, Emily is the nicest person you’ll ever meet and a great mum to her 2 littles. She deserves this!!!
Reach the Peak photography is a great small business. Taking wonderful inspirational images and also supporting other businesses like my social enterprise. After a very tough year on a personal level, Rich deserves this prize. Small businesses must stick together!
I nominate Tichard Jones from Reach the Peak Photography, for some truly inspirational images x
I would like to nominate Reach The Peak Photography for this prize. It is a small fledgling photography business that really needs a foot in the door to get it off the ground. Your design work would really give it a lift and make it far more noticeable. The final thing the business really needs to get off the ground is a great identity that can really lift its image (and its images).
I nominate Reach the Peak. Rich has taken great pictures and found great strength and solace in his life of photography after a particularly difficult year or so. This would be thoroughly deserved and recogniseca batural talent for capturing some stunning images
I nominate Reach the Peak Photography. Rich Jones is a very talented photographer, with a true artist’s eye for detail, beauty and sensitivity. Winning this prize would give this deserving new business increased visibility in a highly competitive marketplace. After a very difficult year, Rich truly deserves to win this prize which would give him and his business a huge boost.
I nominate Rich Jones – Reach The Peak Photography – for this award. He manages to capture the soul of the places he photographs. His technical photography skills are matched by his creative skills and this award would really help boost this new business with an equally great identity. He has managed to continue producing great photographs with fortitude and good humour this year through exceptionally challanging circumstances and thoroughly deserves this award.
I nominate Reach the Peak photography.
I love the colors and light he captures in his work.
I nominate Mountain Roast Coffee
I nominate Danielle Parvin and her mountain coffee, amazing product and she works so hard juggling motherhood and being a business woman, an inspiration that needs recognition like this
I would like to nominate Reach the Peak Photography. Stunning photographs!
I nominate the wonderful Danielle Parvin from Mountain Roast Coffee
I nominate the very talented Danielle Parvin from delicious Mountain Roast Coffee
I nominate fellow business owner Mountain Roast Artisan Coffee – fantastic coffee from a brand new small business. This would be such a great prize for Danielle as she establishes her brand.
httpss://www.facebook.com/Mountain-Roast-Artisan-Coffee-1728150127310411/
I would Like to nominate Danielle at Mountain Rosts Artsan coffee. She has a fantastic product and excellent personal customer service. She deserves this boost to help her spread the word and reward all her hard work.
httpss://www.facebook.com/Mountain-Roast-Artisan-Coffee-1728150127310411/
I nominate Reac the Peak photography. Great work.
I would like to nominate Reach The Peak Photography for their beautifully captured photographs.
I nominate Mountain Roast Coffee.
I nominate Danielle Parvin for her wonderful artesian coffee. Great taste great service.
httpss://www.facebook.com/Mountain-Roast-Artisan-Coffee-1728150127310411/
I nominate Mountain Roast Coffee
I nominate a great community project called Friends of Queensbury Cemetery. This voluntary group was formed in September 2014 with the specific aim of trying to preserve the fabric and dignity of the cemetery. They are in desperate need for sponsors who can help them improve their media coverage. A great corporate image would be something they’d value highly.
I would like to nominate Danielle from Mountain Roast Coffee, Excellent new brand
I would like to nominate Danielle Parvin for mountain coffee. The only coffee I will drink. It is stunning.
I would like to nominate the excellent Reach the Peak photography