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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

Business opportunity sparked by Peer Networks programme

Business opportunity sparked by Peer Networks programme

Two local business owners are collaborating after meeting at Buckinghamshire Business First’s virtual peer learning sessions in lockdown.

Wycombe Engineering explores its strategic options through targeted growth advice

Wycombe Engineering explores its strategic options through targeted growth advice

The creative company identified the growth opportunities and business networks it was seeking thanks to the Growth Programme Advice Service.

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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

Mentoring

Mentoring

Whether you have one go-to mentor or different people for specific subjects, their experience gives your business the best chance of growth.

Growing your business

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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

We are excited to officially launch our new Net Zero Collaboration Circle

We are excited to officially launch our new Net Zero Collaboration Circle

18 November, 2021

We are uniting businesses with a shared ambition to create a Net Zero Bucks economy.

Corporate social responsibility

Living Wage Week – new rate announced

Living Wage Week – new rate announced

17 November, 2021

The Real Living Wage, based on the actual cost of living, has been raised. Read why the rate differs from the government’s Minimum Wage.

Employees and HR

Buckinghamshire Business Briefing & Networking - December 2021

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Dec

Buckinghamshire Business Briefing & Networking - December 2021

Organiser: Buckinghamshire Business First

Join Philippa Batting for an update on current grant funding available and join the networking with other members.

£15.00

Networking

Any questions?

Heather Dean

Head of Skills and Business Support

Jeremy Green

Business Adviser

Jane Dell

Growth Programme Manager

Jerome Harlington

Jerome Harlington

Business Adviser

Call us on 01494 927130

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

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