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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.
Learn more about Buckinghamshire Business First

Who we've helped

Start local, go national – Growth Advice can aid expansion

Start local, go national – Growth Advice can aid expansion

Needing help to expand his business, Dave Kirby joined the Growth Advice Service, calling it “the best investment of my time…possibly ever.”
Growth Grant brings instant reward for Buckinghamshire business

Growth Grant brings instant reward for Buckinghamshire business

L & C Carpentry were in need of funding at short notice for a vital piece of equipment, and the Growth Programme delivered in record time!
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Need business advice?

Growth Advice

Growth Advice

Get the fully-funded, free support you need to meet your growth aspirations & improve your business with our bespoke Growth Advice service.
Growing your business
Net Zero Buckinghamshire

Net Zero Buckinghamshire

The global fight against a climate emergency is on, and the business community has a part to play...
Growing your business
Peer Ngage

Peer Ngage

A new online peer networking and leadership development programme for business leaders and senior managers.
Growing your business
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Our community

Our community is made up of over 12,000 small, medium and large businesses.

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.

Hot topics

Buckinghamshire Business Awards 2022

Buckinghamshire Business Awards 2022

29 September, 2022

Find out who took home the 12 coveted awards on a glittering night in Aylesbury at the Buckinghamshire Business Awards 2022
Sales, marketing and PR
Bucks Skills Show 2023

Bucks Skills Show 2023

21 September, 2022

Sponsor the biggest careers event in the county - an inspiring two days for young people & career-changers that saw 4,500 visitors in 2022.
Sales, marketing and PR
Buckinghamshire Young Directors’ Meet Up
27
Sep

Buckinghamshire Young Directors’ Meet Up

Organiser: Buckinghamshire Business First

Networking for forward-thinking entrepreneurs and business owners under 42.
  • Princes Risborough
  • £15.00
Meet up

Any questions?

We're ready to answer any questions you have about becoming a member of Buckinghamshire Business First. 

Heather Dean

Heather Dean

Head of Skills and Business Support

Jeremy Green

Jeremy Green

Business Adviser

Jane Dell

Jane Dell

Growth Programme Manager

Jerome Harlington

Jerome Harlington

Business Adviser

Meet the Team

Call us on 01494 927130

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

Our partnerships

We’re independent, but here are some people we love working in partnership with:

Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise PartnershipBuckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership
Invest in GREATInvest in GREAT
Buckinghamshire CouncilBuckinghamshire Council
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