Growing a business is about taking a fresh perspective, visualising what is possible and taking steps to seize opportunities. The Growth Programme supports you to develop your business and your team and helps navigate challenges in this ever-changing business environment.

Rumsey's Handmade Chocolates - Growth Advice Recipient

Find new ways to meet your business challenges 

The Growth Programme offers professional advice and practical support for businesses in Buckinghamshire 

  • Improve business productivity and turnover 
  • Find new solutions to existing challenges 
  • Join relevant and beneficial masterclasses 
  • Connect with other business owners and grow your local network 
  • Work with an experienced Business Adviser, who has run their own business 

Don’t miss out on this fully-funded easy to access support. Register your interest here.

Growth Programme Feedback

92% of Growth Programme participants were satisfied with the outcome of the advice.

94% of Growth Programme participants were satisfied with the service received.

Growth Programme participants described the advice they received as supportive, informative, useful, and helpful.

They were also delighted with the service they had received, describing it as clear, knowledgeable, valued, and relevant.

"The Growth Programme has helped me to formulate the business plan and crystalise my ideas as to how to grow the business and move forward positively." - Amanda Carthy, QueenMee
"The information and advice gathered from this programme and the ability to share with other business owners is priceless." - Pany Yianni, Yianni Motors Ltd
"The Growth Programme has been extremely helpful for me to grow my business and navigate difficult tasks or roadblocks." - Luke Merrilees, Niclen UK
"The Growth Programme helped us get investor ready. The adviser made an introduction to a venture capital firm that led towards an offer that is in an advanced stage of sign off." - Steven Frost, Workbuzz
73%
have increased their turnover
63%
have improved their profitability
44%
have improved their productivity
98%
actioned growing their business

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Growth Stories

 

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More Growth Inspiration

Watch our videos below to find out what our Growth Programme recipients think about the support they received.

How to grow a business and retain your core values

How to grow a business and retain your core values

Peter Butt joined the Growth Advice Service amid Covid uncertainty and left with the confidence to improve every area of his business.
Reaching out for support leads to the sweet taste of success

Reaching out for support leads to the sweet taste of success

Kate Rumsey turned to BBF for help prioritising her time to take advantage of growing online sales & describes it as a "brilliant resource".
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.”
Looking good for growth after expert advice

Looking good for growth after expert advice

Wanting to grow but not sure how to tackle it, Delilah Cosmetics turned to BBF and took advantage of our fully-funded Growth Advice Service.

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Buckinghamshire Business First's Growth Support Service is funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund which is managed by Buckinghamshire Council.