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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.
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Who we've helped

Mentoring helps Sparkle “light up” new opportunities

Mentoring helps Sparkle “light up” new opportunities

Thalia Shaw, founder of a boutique lighting company, saw her business double in size thanks to what she learnt on BBF's Mentoring Programme.
Climate emergency drives Roald Dahl Museum to undertake carbon audit

Climate emergency drives Roald Dahl Museum to undertake carbon audit

Support helped the museum on its transition to Net Zero, to calculate its energy usage, and gain an advantage with eco-conscious visitors.
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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
Low Carbon Workspaces grants

Low Carbon Workspaces grants

Energy efficiency grants worth up to £6,750 are available to SMEs based at commercial premises in Buckinghamshire.
Funding and finance
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

Preparing your business for the future

Preparing your business for the future

17 November, 2022

The Future of Work Summit gave businesses the tools and inspiration to get ahead of new workplace trends & prepare for whatever comes next.
Management and strategy
Innovation is for all businesses - we can help you get started

Innovation is for all businesses - we can help you get started

16 November, 2022

Innovations (new ideas, processes, products, services) can build resilience into your business. Talk to us and we'll help you along the way.
Management and strategy
Net Zero MK: The Energy Saving Power Hour
7
Dec

Net Zero MK: The Energy Saving Power Hour

Organiser: Buckinghamshire Business First

For organisations based in Milton Keynes who are looking to cut carbon emissions, save money and minimise waste.
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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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