The recent launch of the government’s Business Growth Service has increased the strength and reach of Buckinghamshire Business First’s support, including when it comes to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), with whom we regularly work in partnership on events like Exporting Power Hours.

The new service is part of the government's plan for small businesses - and it has Growth Hubs like Buckinghamshire Business First right at its heart. As the Growth Hub for Buckinghamshire, delivering joined-up support for businesses is part of our mission statement. As an integral part of one of the government's flagship business support policies, it means that businesses that get more involved with Buckinghamshire Business First can expect to get even more back from the support we offer.

Through our knowledge, experience and connections, we can help connect you with the world. Book in a chat with our Business Advisers to get started.

What exporting can do for your business

• Help you get a slice of the £920 billion UK export market. Join others in cashing in on the British brand around the world.
• Help grow your business. Exporting is a proven route to business growth. Economic research consistently shows companies who export to any country, in any financial climate, perform better than those who don’t.
• Increase your profits. Overseas clients are more likely to buy in bulk, potentially saving you on shipping costs and increasing the value of your orders.
• Reduce risk. Some see it as hazardous to be tied in to just one market place, so opening your business up to more markets is a way of ensuring that slow sales in one market doesn't have a disastrous impact on the business as a whole.
• Minimise seasonal fluctuations. This depends on what you make or sell, but certain foods, flowers and products are only available or sought after at certain points of the year. But when our winter is someone else’s summer, you can still ensure year-round sales.
• Extend a product’s life-cycle. What’s old in one country can still be brand new in another, as yet, untapped market.
• Improve efficiency and product quality. Competing with companies all over the world can help you fine-tune your products and services.

UK Export Academy

The UK Export Academy is a free government training programme delivered through a hybrid of online and face-to-face learning.

Join thousands of businesses that are discovering their export potential, increasing their confidence, and upskilling their knowledge of overseas sales.

All you have to do is sign up and create your personalised account. Then you can pick and choose your preferred content, with new content being added all the time. Learn more here >

The UK Export Academy is changing its name to the Business Academy to support businesses with more than just exporting.

Fuel your Business Growth: Business Skills

Growing a successful business takes a wide range of skills - and great entrepreneurs are always learning. This series of nine webinars cover a wide range of topics aimed at helping your business to grow, whatever market or sector you are in. 

Fuel your Business Growth: Digital Edge

Digital technology has given businesses the ability to get closer to their customers than ever before. Join this series of webinars that explore the tools that can help you maximise online opportunities, build your sales and secure new customers – in the UK and overseas.

The Export Support Service (ESS)

The Export Support Service (ESS) is a point of contact for UK businesses to ask questions about exporting.

Contact the export support team if you’re a UK business selling goods or services to another country. You can ask any question for your business, including on:

• exporting to new markets
• paperwork you need to sell your goods abroad
• rules for a specific country where you want to sell services

If you have a question about trading with Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Israel, Palestine or in the Red Sea region, you will find dedicated forms for these.

From Buckinghamshire to the world

Buckinghamshire has real pedigree when it comes exporting, with numerous businesses winning King's Awards for International Trade, including Lund Halsey Console Systems and Navsa International, both winners in 2025 (Lund Halsey also won in 2016). They followed in the footsteps of other King's Awards winners for International Trade, including Brand Factory, Cableflow International, G&L Healthcare Advisors, Hansford Sensors, and Red Fox ID - all winners in 2024!

Then add in Melford Technologies (2021), Global Infusion Group (2014 & 2017), Symply Pet Foods (2017), Mediplus (2013), Stateside Skates (2016),  Focusrite Audio Engineering (2016), Litre Meter (2016), and Curo Consulting (2015) - all International Trade winners for the predecessor Queen's Awards.

Some of these export success stories were explored on our Talking Heads podcast. Listen to the below episodes featuring:

• Will Lund of Lund Halsey
• Graeme Dell of Cableflow
• Bonnie May of Global Infusion Group

More bits of support

Information and resources on GOV.UK

Support on exporting and doing business abroad, including moving goods in the EU, trade barriers, and EORI numbers.

Tailor-made help and support

Compare international markets, create your export action plan, and access free training.

Protecting your intellectual property in the EU and EEA

Read information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).

Do you need advice on your exporting options?

Contact our Business Advisers at Buckinghamshire Business First and they can help you take the next step in your exporting journey.

Email [email protected]. call 01494 927130, or fill out this quick form to book a chat with one of the team.