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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.

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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

Visit Buckinghamshire: Boost

Visit Buckinghamshire: Boost

A new programme designed to accelerate the recovery of tourism, hospitality & leisure businesses & the wider visitor economy.

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

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

Business collaborations ease the road to Net Zero

Business collaborations ease the road to Net Zero

A special day of events brought to life how businesses can reduce their carbon footprint, improve air quality, and access tools and funding.

Sales, marketing and PR

Meet our new Workforce Skills Team!

Meet our new Workforce Skills Team!

Our experienced team can help you tackle any recruitment or skills challenges you’re facing. Get in touch today to see how we can help.

Employees and HR

Visit Buckinghamshire and The Chilterns Networking Event - September 2022

15

Sep

Visit Buckinghamshire and The Chilterns Networking Event - September 2022

Organiser: Buckinghamshire Business First

A time and a place to meet like-minded business people from within the visitor economy.

Near Princes Risborough
Free

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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