The reason that Buckinghamshire Business First exists, and the reason that we are a Growth Hub, is that we put supporting businesses first, second, third and foremost in our day to day work, our long term strategy and every decision we take.

That’s why we are able to offer businesses the kind of support we know they need. If you’ve yet to take advantage of any of this support, or if you want to refresh your networking skills, get more promotion for your business, access some grant funding or speak to a business support adviser, then you’re reading the right article.

Here’s the kind of support you could access today through your local Growth Hub, Buckinghamshire Business First:

• Bespoke business support: Request a face to face meeting with one of our business support advisers, email BusinessSupport@bbf.uk.com, call 01494 568941 or visit https://bbf.uk.com/business-support
• Come to one of our events: Our range of events cover networking, access to funding, digital marketing, social media, skills and apprenticeships, exporting, mentoring and more. You will also find lots of events added by our members.
• Check your listing on the Buckinghamshire Business First business directory. Every member has a profile on this directory so make sure yours is up to date and features the correct information on your business.
• Really promote your business on the directory by upgrading as a Stakeholder, Partner or Ambassador member of Buckinghamshire Business First. Investors open themselves up to a world of opportunity, but don’t just take our word for it…

Helping your future customers find you just got a lot easier

Jacqui Hogan of Cocreative is just one business owner who received greater exposure on the Buckinghamshire Business First website after co-investing as a Partner member. Jacqui spoke with us to explain the benefits she has received by co-investing.

"A no-brainer" to invest in Buckinghamshire Business First

Businesses that co-invest in Buckinghamshire Business First can book meeting room space across the county, attend networking events for free, and post job vacancies, contracts for tender and discounted offers to fellow members, all through their own profile with their own unique URL. They can also add videos, photos, testimonials, award wins and a detailed description to their profile.

“The whole package is great, and for me it is worth it just for the opportunity to promote my events,” says Jacqui. “But add to that everything else that comes with it… well, it’s no surprise that I’ve recommended to other local businesses that they spend a few minutes creating the best profile they can. My message to other businesses is simple: your profile on the Buckinghamshire Business First business directory gives more potential customers and clients the chance to find you, learn about what you do, and ultimately pay your for your products or services. A no-brainer!”

Read Jacqui’s full story here >

Learn more about our co-investment opportunities

For more information on the co-investment packages available with Buckinghamshire Business First, visit www.bbf.uk.com/packages or call 01494 927130.