EZ Hampers

As a result, she founded EZ Hampers – a sustainable gift company which sources sustainable products solely from positive impact businesses. Products include crisps in 100% compostable wrappers, and eco-conscious sugarcane bath products.

Lisa previously ran EZ Hampers from an old chapel, but because the business wasn’t front of face in the community, it wasn’t experiencing much footfall. In 2024, Lisa secured a £10k Start Up Loan via GC Business Finance to get new business premises and is now based canal-side in Altrincham, where passers-by can visit the shop to buy individual products or make hampers.

Lisa is working with students from Manchester Metropolitan University to improve her marketing strategy to support business growth and has recently hired a marketing manager. She also plans to employ underrepresented people from the local community and hopes to host networking sessions for underrepresented groups, promoting diversity and encouraging businesses to hire a more representative workforce.