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Our aim is to make Buckinghamshire the best place in Britain to start, run and grow a business

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Who we are

Making an impact in Buckinghamshire

Making an impact in Buckinghamshire

Since 2011, we have supported and cultivated a thriving business community now standing at 13,000+ members. In 2021, we celebrate our 10-year anniversary with a trip down memory lane and a bright vision for the future!

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Who we've helped

Lighting and production event specialists diversify and plan ahead

Lighting and production event specialists diversify and plan ahead

Up until March 2020, concerts, festivals and mass gatherings were the main source of work for lighting and production company Siyan.

Autocanteen target catering firms with AI self-checkout

Autocanteen target catering firms with AI self-checkout

The BBF Growth Programme guided Autocanteen from its early start-up days to the launch of its AI-powered self-checkout for catering firms.

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Need business advice?

Growth Advice

Growth Advice

Get the support you need to meet your growing aspirations with the bespoke growth advice available from Buckinghamshire Business First.

Growing your business

Peer Networks

Peer Networks

Peer Networks is a networking programme for SME leaders that provides a trusted support network and practical solutions to your challenges.

Growing your business

COVID-19

COVID-19

We're working with government to help you get the guidance & support you need to ensure your business is resilient in the face of COVID-19.

Tax and regulation

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Our community

1,720 business contracts

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Win new business and find local suppliers in our Buckinghamshire marketplace of 11,000+ businesses.

Search and apply for contracts related to your business
Whether the job is big or small, find a local supplier by creating a contract
We’ve linked up with the Government’s Contract Finder to bring you public sector opportunities from across the South East
Set up an alert for opportunities in your sector

13,000 business community

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Join over 13,000 other members listed on our community directory.

Get your business listed
Enhance your profile with your logo, cover photo and video
Add a link back to your website
Post testimonials from customers

3 business hubs

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Drop in and hot desk or book meeting rooms at our business hubs across the county.

Professional hot desking facilities
Fully equipped meeting rooms to book
Informal meeting areas
Convenient locations

80 business events

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Find a business event in Buckinghamshire to develop new skills or grow your network.

Make new connections at our Simply Networking events
Develop new skills at ‘Focus on’ workshops
High level networking at our Business Leaders’ Dinners
Find an event organised by a member, from meet-ups to conferences

33 member offers

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Find a deal and make an exclusive offer to Buckinghamshire Business First members.

Make an exclusive offer
Advertise to over 10,000 Buckinghamshire Business First members
Find a deal from a local supplier

Hot topics

A picture says a thousand words

A picture says a thousand words

6 October, 2021

Take a photo and share it on Bucks Council's online portal and you can help to shape what places in Buckinghamshire look like in the future.

General business

Invested members in the spotlight

Invested members in the spotlight

4 October, 2021

We showcase invested members Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Hillier Hopkins, SYLO Beyond HR, and Viridian HR - one of the perks of investment.

The Ingredients for Success - Nov 2021

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The Ingredients for Success - Nov 2021

Organiser: Buckinghamshire Business First

Join other business leaders, inspiring each other with your stories and learn about how you can get the help and support you need to thrive

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Any questions?

Heather Dean

Head of Skills and Business Support

Sarah Randall

Head of Operations and MI Systems

George Hunt

Business Support Coordinator

Lesley McKie

Business Adviser

Call us on 01494 927130

or send us an email BusinessSupport@bbf.uk.com

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