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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

Forging a stronger network through uncertain times

Forging a stronger network through uncertain times

See what made Chiltern Rangers' MD John Shaw a "massive champion" of Peer Networks, calling it “a great addition to any leader’s toolkit”.
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

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

Five ways to manage your cash flow

Five ways to manage your cash flow

14 December, 2021

Cash flow issues can cripple a small business. Finance experts Finpoint explain how to handle cash flow management and grow your business.
Finance and funding
Food & drink businesses sought for new Gordon Ramsay show

Food & drink businesses sought for new Gordon Ramsay show

11 January, 2022

The famous chef is looking for exciting and innovative food & drink businesses for a new BBC TV competition series called Future Food Stars.
Sales, marketing and PR
Buckinghamshire Future Tourism Summit 2022
2
Mar

Buckinghamshire Future Tourism Summit 2022

Organiser: Buckinghamshire Business First

Putting a spotlight on tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses in Buckinghamshire - and how to accelerate the sector's recovery.
  • Aylesbury
  • Free
Conference

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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