Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 19th March 2026

We Mean Business: ‘If I was starting a business now in Northampton, I wouldn’t bother getting premises’

A long-standing business owner admits that if she were to launch a venture in Northampton now, she would not bother getting premises due to its complexity. Launched at the start of February, the Chronicle & Echo’s new campaign hopes to help curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across the town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 16th March 2026

We Mean Business: ‘To people queuing around the block to get in, we look like we’re making millions – but we’re not’

The co-owner of a much-loved and award-winning bakery has shared the reality of what business is like behind the scenes compared to how it appears to customers from the outside. Launched at the start of February, the Chronicle & Echo’s new campaign hopes to help curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across the town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th March 2026

We Mean Business: ‘We’re part of a little gem in Northamptonshire that many people don’t know exists’

This business owner has expressed her pride at being part of a “little gem in Northamptonshire that many people don’t know exists”. Launched at the start of February, the Chronicle & Echo’s new campaign hopes to help curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across the town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 9th March 2026

We Mean Business: Demand continues to grow following first six months for this Northamptonshire business facing ‘nightmare’ costs

The demand continues to grow for this new Northamptonshire independent following its first six months in business, as the owner shares her concern over “nightmare” costs. Launched at the start of February, the Chronicle & Echo’s new campaign hopes to help curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 5th March 2026

We Mean Business: Town centre venture slams ‘horrible communication’ about how to access support

A Northampton town centre independent has slammed “horrible communication” about how businesses can access support when they need it most. Launched at the start of February, the Chronicle & Echo’s new campaign hopes to help curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across the town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 2nd March 2026

We Mean Business: Cafe owner grateful for ‘non-stop’ start to 2026 despite ‘tough’ time for independents

A cafe owner has expressed her gratitude for a “non-stop” start to 2026 despite a “tough” time for independents at the moment. Launched at the start of the month, the Chronicle & Echo’s new campaign hopes to help curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across the town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 26th February 2026

We Mean Business: ‘We are feeling the pressure,’ says founder of innovative Northampton independent

The founder of an innovative Northampton independent admits she and her husband are “feeling the pressure” as a result of the trials and tribulations business owners face in 2026. Launched at the start of the month, the Chronicle & Echo’s new campaign hopes to help curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across the town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 23rd February 2026

We Mean Business: Jeweller says trebled price of sterling silver has ‘hit her like a tonne of bricks’

The founder of an award-winning jewellery business says the price of sterling silver, which has almost tripled in the past 12 months, has “hit her like a tonne of bricks”. Launched at the start of the month, the Chronicle & Echo’s new campaign hopes to help curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across the town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 19th February 2026

We Mean Business: Iconic Northampton brewery says putting ‘passion over profit’ is the way to survive

The face of an iconic Northampton brewery says “passion over profit” is the way to survive this year, in the fifth instalment of We Mean Business. Launched at the start of the month, the Chronicle & Echo’s new campaign hopes to help curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across the town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 16th February 2026

We Mean Business: Long-standing business owner admits ‘extremely tough’ time for his multiple ventures

A long-standing business owner has admitted it is an “extremely tough” time for his multiple ventures in the town, including two pods on Northampton’s Market Square. Launched at the start of the month, the Chronicle & Echo’s new campaign hopes to help curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across the town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th February 2026

We Mean Business: Quirky gift shop owner shares ‘incredibly tough’ start to 2026 with ‘sleepless nights’

The owner of two quirky gift shops has shared the “incredibly tough” start to 2026 that she has experienced, with “sleepless nights” worrying about how to survive. Launched last week, the Chronicle & Echo’s new campaign hopes to help curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across the town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 9th February 2026

We Mean Business: ‘I might put on a brave smiley face but there are times I question why I do this’

The owner of a hidden gem events venue and coffee hut in Northampton has admitted that although she puts on a brave face, there are times when she questions why she continues with the venture. Launched last week, the Chronicle & Echo’s new campaign We Mean Business hopes to help curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across the town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 5th February 2026

We Mean Business: ‘We’re fighting against the tide,’ says stalwart Northampton town centre independent

The founder of a stalwart Northampton town centre independent has shared the feeling of “fighting against the tide” in the first instalment of We Mean Business. Launched at the start of the week, the Chronicle & Echo’s new campaign hopes to help curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across the town.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 2nd February 2026

We Mean Business: Chron campaign hopes to curb closures after bleak start to 2026 across Northampton

Today, the Chronicle & Echo launches a new campaign in the hope of helping to curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across Northampton. We Mean Business will not only help us continue our work as an active champion of the town’s business community and give them a platform, but encourage greater support from the powers that be and the community before it is too late.