Buckinghamshire economic news
Welcome to the website of Buckinghamshire Business First (BBF). Our role is to provide the link between public policy and the business community in Buckinghamshire, to bring together the collective voice of Buckinghamshire’s businesses and to work with our partners to create a dynamic business environment in the Entrepreneurial Heart of Britain.
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Show your support for our Armed Forces
This month’s Armed Forces Day will be a special celebration of the dedication and bravery of the UK’s Armed Forces. Read more... -
Up to £3,000 grants available for manufacturing firms
Manufacturing firms looking to grow are being offered free services and grants by a Government advisory service committed to the development of the sector. Read more... -
Are you a creative start-up in need of investment? £2.25m is on offer to share between 15 of the best
Fifteen of the UK’s brightest creative start-ups will each be in line for £150,000 of investment from the backer of films such as Avatar. Read more... -
£1m available in prize money for high performance sector
A competition with a £1m investment prize is seeking companies engaged in motorsport and high performance engineering. Read more... -
Will your business receive royal approval in 2014?
The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are bestowed each year by Her Majesty The Queen in recognition of the winners’ excellence in the previous 12 months. Read more... -
Ever considered taking on an Apprentice?
Adult Learning Apprenticeships offer support and guidance to help businesses recruit a new apprentice or expand the skills of their existing staff. Read more... -
Know someone over 50 who wants to start their own business?
The Prince’s Initiative for Mature Enterprise is offering the “Preparing to Run Your Own Business” programme to over 50’s who want to start their own business'. Read more... -
Attention all business leaders - LeaderFest 2013 is the place to be!
LeaderFest 2013 is an event where successful entrepreneurs and business leaders share their experiences with anyone in business who wants to develop their leadership skills. Read more... -
Are you getting the most from the BBF website?
We want all of our members to get the most from their membership, so we thought we’d remind you of the benefits that our website can bring to your business. Read more...




