Over the past year, this newspaper has spoken to many female business owners about how their ventures began and how they envision their futures panning out.
They are a testament to the talent among those living and working in this town.
What better way to round off the week we celebrated International Women’s Day, by highlighting the work of these females and giving you more information on where you can check them out.
From a sell-out sandwich shop that has taken the town by storm, to a mother who decided to turn her passion for art into a business and now has a waiting list for a month in advance, here are 12 female-owned businesses in Northampton…
9. The Mutha Fluffa
Charlotte Levy launched The Mutha Fluffa, her pet care company, in July 2022. She offers individual and group walks, drop in visits to break up a pet’s day, and pet sitting at the owner’s home. Charlotte is proud to offer breed specific enrichment, tailored to each individual dog, which she has learned through her years of experience. Search @themuthafluffa on Instagram to take a look at the pet services on offer. Photo: The Mutha Fluffa
10. Hample Hampers
Hample Hampers, in Abington, was set up by Adriana Staniscia who has more than a decade of experience specialising in Italian food. Adriana has worked hard to make great quality hampers for an affordable price. Hample Hampers is the only company nationwide to offer a cured meat selection in a fresh Italian food hamper. You can check out Adriana’s hampers using @hample_italian.hampers on Instagram. Photo: Hample Hampers
11. Sweet Lounge
Sweet Lounge is a multi-award-winning vegan confectionary brand, set up by Greta Mcdonald in 2014 – as she knew there was a better alternative to what was available on the sweet shelves. The business owner was disappointed no sweet brands had endeavoured to offer vegan products with zero-plastic packaging, so did it herself. You can check out what sweet treats the business has to offer using @sweetloungeuk on Instagram. Photo: Sweet Lounge
12. KS Flowers
Ksenija Sturina opened KS Flowers in The Ridings Arcade towards the end of last year, with the aim of bringing a touch of luxury to the floristry offering in the town. Ksenija had been a florist for three years before opening her shop, when she decided it was time to take on the venture full-time. Search @ks_flowers_ to find the business on Instagram. Photo: KS Flowers