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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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Workforce Skills

Workforce Skills

Do you have a strong, diverse & future-proofed workforce? We can help you recruit, retain and grow the talent your business needs to thrive.
Workforce Development
Growth Programme

Growth Programme

This highly valued support is free for established businesses who want to empower themselves to grow and develop to the next level.
Growing your Business
Lift Off Support

Lift Off Support

Lift Off Support is a NEW fully funded programme helping Buckinghamshire business owners who launched within the past two years.
Growing your 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 15,000+ members.

How we can help

Leveraging the Growth Programme for business success

Leveraging the Growth Programme for business success

The Polka's Carys Dorritt knows that "the Growth Programme team are always there. I can go to them if I have a specific query or challenge.”
Breaking down barriers and being a Disability Confident business

Breaking down barriers and being a Disability Confident business

Joining the Disability Confident scheme, Arrow Planning are the latest company to gain confidence to build an inclusive recruitment process.
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Hot topics

Have your say with the Buckinghamshire Business Barometer

Have your say with the Buckinghamshire Business Barometer

3 June, 2025

Tell us what it's like running a business right now in Bucks. Your experiences help us advocate for you in discussions with policymakers.
Reports and analysis
Why ransomware is a problem for every business

Why ransomware is a problem for every business

4 June, 2025

If it can happen to Co-op and M&S, it can happen to anyone, with small businesses especially vulnerable. Red Helix explain how to stay safe.
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Managing Your Team Power Hour - June 2025

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Our community

Our community is made up of over 15,000 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 15,000+ 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

15,000 business community

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Join over 15,000 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.

Any questions?

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

Call us on 01494 927130

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Our partnerships

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

Government of the United Kingdom
Buckinghamshire Council
Innovate UK
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