We were excited to welcome our new Buckinghamshire Business First Growth Champions to University College Aylesbury Vale (UCAV) recently.

Our Growth Champions are comprised of Buckinghamshire business leaders who have each successfully grown their own businesses and overcome setbacks, made mistakes and learnt from them, and have great experience to pass on. They will work with businesses who are involved in the Growth Advice Programme to provide 1:1 advice and act as a sounding board.

Meet our new Buckinghamshire Growth Champions:

• Hugo Patten - Patten Associates 
• Mark Walker – Ashridge Group
• Chris Shennan - APS Accountancy
• Jane Campbell - PCL Corporatewear 
• Elton Boocock - Urban Media 
• Jeff Pert – The Cashmere Centre

Making running a business less lonely

Running a business can feel lonely - especially when you face an obstacle or issue within the business.

This peer-to-peer review with a Growth Champion is such an essential part of the Growth Programme.

Jane Dell, Programme Manager for the Growth Programme explains: “Buckinghamshire Business First is committed to helping local businesses grow. We are delighted to now be able to link business owners with Buckinghamshire Growth Champions who are offering their time and a supportive ear. This is an additional free service on top of the expert business advice, masterclasses and peer-to-peer sessions that the Growth Advice Programme offers.”

Buckinghamshire Business First Growth Advice Programme

This highly respected programme will give you bespoke, expert and practical solutions to address the specific challenges in your business – spanning the different areas that contribute to growth within an SME.

What you will gain?

• Increase your business resilience
• Set a clear and sustainable strategy
• Set tangible objectives and an effective plan to drive growth
• Better understand and manage your business finances
• Prepare a succession plan – upskilling key staff and establishing key goals
• Pitch for alternative finance or prepare your business for sale

How you will be supported

• Gain valuable insights from 1:1 discussions with a Buckinghamshire Growth Champion to act as your sounding board.
• Peer-to-peer discussions with like-minded business owners and managers facing similar challenges 
• Face-to-face business advice and practical support from our team of expert business advisers

Speak with the Growth Advice team today

Book a chat with the Growth Advice team today, or call 01494 927130 or email [email protected].