For all businesses affected by COVID-19, or with concerns about its future impact on business, please click here to read all the current support available.

If you need further support or advice, please call 01494 927130 or email BusinessSupport@bbf.uk.com - please be aware that over the last week, our Adviser Team have experienced a high volume of enquiries and they are working hard to respond to all enquiries as quickly as possible.

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We're here to answer your questions on any aspect of running a business. Call us on 01494 927130, book a chat online, or email us on BusinessSupport@bbf.uk.com.

Heather Dean

Heather Dean

Head of Skills and Business Support

Ian Mackey

Ian Mackey

Business Support Manager

Jeremy Green

Jeremy Green

Business Adviser

Jane Dell

Jane Dell

Growth Programme Manager

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Is your business in crisis? You can contact the National Business Support Helpline on 0300 456 3565 or enquiries@businesssupporthelpline.org.

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Thinking about starting a business? Help is at hand! Register with ‘Be Your Own Boss’ and give your new business the best chance of success.
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Once you are sure your business idea is worth pursuing, you should aim to secure funding to give your business the best chance of success.
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Growth Advice

Get the support you need to meet your growth aspirations with the wide-ranging, bespoke advice available from Buckinghamshire Business First
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National Business Boost Programmes

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Gain capital, training and a new impetus.
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COVID-19 Business Resilience Fund - Due to overwhelming demand, we are not currently accepting new expressions of interest in these grants.
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Funding for apprenticeship training

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Get apprenticeship training costs fully funded through a time-limited scheme. Training available up to the value of £27,000 per apprentice.
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