The Chronicle & Echo's annual International Women's Day coverage continues to spotlight and champion the female-owned businesses we are proud to have in Northampton.

International Women’s Day 2025: 15 female-owned businesses we are proud to have in Northampton

International Women’s Day (March 8) is the perfect opportunity to celebrate Northampton’s female-owned businesses, and here are 15 we should be proud to have in our town. Though there are reams of admirable businesses founded by women, many of which have featured in this newspaper already, we have decided to spotlight 15 of them to celebrate IWD 2025.
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International Women’s Day 2025: 15 female-owned businesses we are proud to have in Northampton

International Women’s Day (March 8) is the perfect opportunity to celebrate Northampton’s female-owned businesses, and here are 15 we should be proud to have in our town. Though there are reams of admirable businesses founded by women, many of which have featured in this newspaper already, we have decided to spotlight 15 of them to celebrate IWD 2025.
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International Women’s Day 2025: Multi-million-pound business founder proud to build legacy for her children

This multi-million-pound business founder shared how she made a success of her ventures from Northamptonshire, in the countdown to International Women’s Day (March 8). Caroline Strawson had her home repossessed and was in £70,000 worth of debt from financial abuse more than a decade ago. She was left with nothing while juggling being a mother.
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Business owner says it is ‘hugely important’ to celebrate others this International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day

A business owner says it is “hugely important” to celebrate each other this upcoming International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day. Emma Speirs, a PR professional and former journalist, set up Ballyhoo PR almost eight years ago in order to juggle her career progression and personal life – which included being a mother to two young sons, aged three and six at the time.