I mean, how on earth am I meant to compete against two of my favourite things - coffee AND wine?!!
You know what though, how cool is it to have such a variety of businesses make this shortlist?
There's no ONE way to grow a business, and we don't have to tick all the same boxes to be 'successful'.
My definition of a successful business is where I am:
✅ fulfilled*
✅ having fun
✅ getting paid for having fun and feeling fulfilled
✅ walking my kids to school
✅ helping Happy Marketer Ltd clients create THEIR version of success
Anything else is a bonus, so to even make the shortlist is marvellous.
I was asked today why I wanted to win, and do you know what my answer was?
To show folks like me you can build a business however you damn well like.
Whether you're 20, 45 (ahem) or 70, whether you're a tech genius or an artist, whether you're a mum like me or not, whether you hit a million in year one or not, I think it's time we challenge the narrative of what success looks like and highlight ALLLLL the ways you can build a business.
The more variety we see on a stage, the more people we inspire, and THAT, my friends of LinkedInShire, makes for more creativity, opportunity and diversity.
And more fun - did I mention fun?!
What's your definition of a successful business?
#cwawards25 #shortlisted #happymarketer
* and lets be honest, a little scared. Challenge is exciting!
💬 Which of these incredible Rapid Risers inspires you the most?
We’re excited to reveal the 2025 finalists for The Rapid Riser category, proudly sponsored by Purple Planet Packaging:
🏆 Askews Legal LLP
🏆 Blabers Hall Wine Estate
🏆 Coventry Coffee Co.
🏆 Happy Marketer Ltd
🏆 SolaaS Ltd
🏆 WOMAG
This award celebrates businesses that have achieved exceptional growth, expanded their market presence, and scaled operations while maintaining excellence and innovation. 🌟
🎟 Join us on Thursday, 27th March 2025, at the CWAwards25 Celebration Evening to see who will be crowned the winner! Tickets will be on sale soon.
#CWAwards25 #RapidRiser
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