| | Women have always played an important role in enterprise
in the UK, but often within ‘invisible’ support roles. Less than
12 per cent of UK businesses are wholly owned by women, compared
with 44 per cent owned by men and, despite considerable social and cultural change in the UK, the proportion of women starting and running their own businesses still lags behind much of the rest of the world, including the USA, Canada, Australia, Norway and most of the Far East and South America. So we’ve searched our Area to find some of the successful women in business that have flourished in their line of expertise. These women are a real inspiration to all out there with an idea that just might give the Dragon’s Den panel a run for their money. Bunty & Co. is situated in the heart of the quaint market town of Pocklington on the outskirts of York. With a refreshing mix of designer clothing, accessories, jewellery, beauty products, gifts and vintage-chic home-ware, it is every girl’s shopping dream! Opened on 12th August 2006 by Nicola Scott, (former textile design graduate and buyer/designer for award-winning York independent Sarah Coggles), Bunty & Co. boutique is a treasure trove of all things beautiful, an angelic haven of delights where you are sure to leave with something unique. Bunty & Co. offers a diverse mix of national and international clothing brands such as Numph, Ichi Gracious and Pink Soda Boutique as well as showcasing unique pieces by local designers including Lisa Jayne Dann, Blonde And Wise, James Steward, Aqua Couture and Love Our Stuff, many of which are one-of-a-kind or limited editions. Bunty will also be launching a new fair trade label this season called Beaumont Organic. Bunty & Co. has already proven to be a hit at The Clothes Show Live, and with bags by Johnny Loves Rosie and Jocasi, Jeans by SOS, footwear by Poetic Licence and Jewellery by Scarlett and The Branch to name but a few, it is clear to see why Bunty & Co. is already attracting clientele from all over the country. Opening hours:
9am-5:30pm Monday to Friday
9:30am-6pm Saturdays Bunty’s online shop will be up and running later this summer. Please visit www.buntyandco.com |
