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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Don’t miss out on R&D Tax Credits!
Introduced in 2000, Research & Development (R&D) tax credits are the Government's way of encouraging innovation and development. Read more... -
Milestone Design power their way to the top 100
BBF member Milestone Design has been named among the top 100 design firms in the UK for the second year running. Read more... -
‘Biz Bytes’ – the “must read” new column from BBF’s Business Support Officer
Welcome to the first edition of Biz Bytes. Once a month, Heather Martin, will share with you some of the help the Business Support Team have offered to our members. Read more... -
Have you got your Green Stripes yet?
Here’s a free training course which will help you improve your use of energy in your offices and save you money. Read more... -
Is your business the Pride of Bucks?
You can nominate your own business or an employee for a Pride of Bucks award. Prizes are handed out to those who help charities, fundraise or volunteer through their business. Read more... -
‘And the winners are... Did you win Amazon vouchers? Find out!’
We recently asked for your thoughts on our new look newsletter – and we extend a big thank you to all of you who responded. Read more... -
Sir Alex Ferguson can teach business a thing or two about leadership
The transition from one manager to another can be a tricky act to pull off, so every business will be able to relate to Manchester United’s current situation, as they seek a successor to a long-term, successful manager. Read more... -
Students and businesses collaborate on innovative projects
Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) students have been working on a number of enterprising projects with local businesses, and next week will display their work at a showcase event in High Wycombe. Read more... -
£12m contract awarded to BBF member
Aylesbury-based COM DEV Europe (CDE) has been granted approval for a £12m contract with a major international manufacturer to develop sophisticated Radio Frequency (RF) electronics equipment. Read more...
