237 – How to Launch a Printed Textile Business – Veronica Galbraith

Joining me this week is Veronica Galbraith from fun, colourful homewares brand Republic of Happy. Originally from Colombia and now living permanently in Cornwall, Veronica is a graphic designer turned surface pattern designer. She tells me all about how she deals with perfectionism and the things she would have done differently when launching her printed textile business in the UK.We also discuss the one thing that she did before she launched her business which led to her selling out in the first week!Discover:03:42 How Veronica's design background has influenced how Republic of Happy came about08:05 How Veronica decided what products she wanted to make12:17 Why Veronica puts together inspiring emails to her customers14:50 How Veronica decided on her pricing and why she stuck with them18:00 Why Veronica recommends other small businesses to invest in their marketing26:08 How Veronica won an advertising package for her brandMentioned in this EpisodeYouTube Live - How to Start a Printed Textiles Business with Republic of HappyMore Republic of HappyRepublic of Happy WebsiteRepublic of Happy on InstagramStay in TouchBritish Brand Accelerator - Find out how you can work with me to build your British-made brandMake it British websiteJoin Make it British - become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturersMake it British on InstagramMake it British on YouTube - subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch many of the podcast episodes as videos.