Buckinghamshire offers a bright future for those looking to relocate

Businesses large and small have moved to Buckinghamshire to call it home because of the vibrant business community, dedicated support network, high performing sectors and highly qualified workforce we have here.

At Buckinghamshire Business First we have helped bring 47 firms to the county since 2011 through our inward investment activity. These firms include ARANZ Geo, Ashridge Security, NanoString and Takeda UK and you can read all about their journeys.

Many more have relocated to Buckinghamshire in that time and many of them are large firms, bringing great job prospects with them. They come in part because of the great business community that we all help to create and nourish, as well as the fact that Buckinghamshire is a fantastic place to live.

They also discover many facts about Buckinghamshire that convince them that the future of their business is here, including:

The business case

  • £15 billion economy
  • 89 business starts per 10,000 of population – a rate which is 30% higher than the national average
  • Bucks has the fastest jobs growth of all Local Authority Areas
  • After 5 years 50%+ of early stage businesses are trading and growing – the 3rd highest rank in Britain
  • 4 sectors of excellence: ICT including film & digital media, advanced engineering, food & drink, assisted living
  • From 2007 to 2014, Buckinghamshire’s Gross Value Added (GVA) grew at an annual rate of 3.7%, the 3rd highest rate among Local Enterprise Partnerships

Location

  • Three major international airports in close proximity – Heathrow (45 mins), Luton (45 mins) and Gatwick (85 mins)
  • 30 minutes drive to London
  • 4th largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Britain – over a third of the area is covered by the AONB

Future Workforce

  • 46.6% of working age residents in Bucks in 2014 had achieved a University Degree or equivalent qualification, the third highest share in the country
  • Bucks has the strongest schools performance in the country, as monitored by government
  • 1,500 graduates per year from 2 universities: Buckinghamshire New University & University of Buckingham

Exciting times for Buckinghamshire

The awarding of Aylesbury Enterprise Zone status last year shows the potential that the government sees in the local business community. This deal provides a fantastic opportunity for business growth and new investment into our area.

The future is bright for those coming to Buckinghamshire and for those already here.

Relocating within Buckinghamshire

Businesses already based in Buckinghamshire will often have one eye on moving premises, possibly into larger premises to meet the demands of a growing business.

From choosing premises to deciding whether to buy or rent, moving premises can be stressful, but help is hand via Buckinghamshire Business First.

Come and talk to us

You can check out the links above for information on moving premises, or you can call us on 01494 568941 to speak directly to a member of our business support team.

If you want to relocate to Buckinghamshire from outside of the county, please call us on 01494 568950.

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