Buckinghamshire Business First

Buckinghamshire Business First We’re the support hub for all SMEs and entrepreneurs in Buckinghamshire – advising, referring & creating a vibrant business community. Get involved.

We are a business-led, business-focused community for new, established and growing businesses across Buckinghamshire. We provide our members with knowledge, support and opportunities for growth. By getting involved, you join thousands of other members benefiting from our knowledge, connections, facilities, products and services. From our inception in 2011, when 10 local entrepreneurs and business

leaders got together to discuss how to encourage business growth in Buckinghamshire, our ‘doing-it-for-ourselves’ mentality has generated a thriving business community of 8,000 members – and growing. Join our community.

☕ A fantastic first week for the new café at Silverstone Park!From morning coffees to lunchtime catch-ups, the Park's st...
04/09/2026

☕ A fantastic first week for the new café at Silverstone Park!

From morning coffees to lunchtime catch-ups, the Park's stylish new café has quickly become a lively hub for teams across the business community.

Watch the opening week recap and get a first look at next week's specials: https://orlo.uk/1VOYF

The Department for Work and Pensions - DWP and Department for Education have announced new measures to help businesses i...
03/09/2026

The Department for Work and Pensions - DWP and Department for Education have announced new measures to help businesses invest in future talent.

Support includes fully funded apprenticeship training for eligible under-25s, a £2,000 hiring bonus for smaller firms and up to £8,000 of support for SMEs recruiting young apprentices.

Find out what support is available and how your business could benefit: https://orlo.uk/F1xmp

Struggling to recruit? Unsure how to make the most of apprenticeships? Need to upskill managers, build digital skills, o...
02/09/2026

Struggling to recruit? Unsure how to make the most of apprenticeships? Need to upskill managers, build digital skills, or develop a people plan?

These are challenges we hear from Buckinghamshire businesses every day.

Buckinghamshire Business First and Buckinghamshire Skills Hub help employers navigate workforce issues, access the right support, and build the talent they need to grow.

👉 Explore workforce development support: https://orlo.uk/06dmU

Exhibitor spaces are now available for the Bucks Skills Show 2027!Want to inspire the next generation, raise your profil...
27/08/2026

Exhibitor spaces are now available for the Bucks Skills Show 2027!

Want to inspire the next generation, raise your profile as an employer, and showcase opportunities in your sector?

Join up to 7,000 visitors across two days at Buckinghamshire’s premier careers and skills event, taking place at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Aylesbury, on 2-3 March 2027.

Whether you're looking to tackle skills shortages, attract future talent, or support young people with career and education choices, the Bucks Skills Show offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with students, parents, carers, educators and career changers.

✅ Stand space, table and chair included
✅ Power and internet access
✅ Outdoor exhibition space available
✅ Interactive exhibits encouraged

Book your exhibitor space now: https://orlo.uk/t5XeB

As Philip Clay Designs LTD looks to grow its business and expand its reach, digital transformation is playing an increas...
25/08/2026

As Philip Clay Designs LTD looks to grow its business and expand its reach, digital transformation is playing an increasingly important role in its future plans.

Through the Made Smarter South East programme, the Buckinghamshire-based business is exploring the technologies and strategies needed to support growth while maintaining the quality and standards it is known for.

Alongside digital transformation support, the company's leadership team has also benefited from the Digital Leadership Programme, helping them step back from day-to-day operations, refine their vision and connect with other businesses facing similar challenges.

The result? Greater clarity, a stronger strategy and a clearer path to sustainable growth.

Read how Philip Clay Designs and other Buckinghamshire manufacturers are embracing digital transformation through Made Smarter: https://orlo.uk/DIvJZ

Great leaders are always learning.Join us in Amersham for a practical leadership workshop with Gordon Hall of Vistage, w...
21/08/2026

Great leaders are always learning.

Join us in Amersham for a practical leadership workshop with Gordon Hall of Vistage, where you'll explore the 7 key skills every leader needs and leave with actions to help you lead with greater confidence and impact.

Learn more and reserve your place: https://orlo.uk/ygzvu

Chandler Garvey proudly sponsor the Community Champions Award at the , celebrating the organisations, businesses and in...
20/08/2026

Chandler Garvey proudly sponsor the Community Champions Award at the , celebrating the organisations, businesses and individuals whose impact extends far beyond commercial success.

Find out why supporting this award matters to the team and why community remains at the heart of what they do.

Read more: https://orlo.uk/zXMiV

Looking to make new connections, raise your profile and hear from fellow Buckinghamshire businesses?Join us in Amersham ...
19/08/2026

Looking to make new connections, raise your profile and hear from fellow Buckinghamshire businesses?

Join us in Amersham for our next Simply Networking event, featuring guest speaker Joe Izzo, founder of The Griffin and Ourdough Bakery, who'll be sharing his business journey.

With 30-second pitches from every attendee and plenty of opportunities to connect, it's a friendly, informal way to grow your network.

Book your place: https://orlo.uk/993w0

Buckinghamshire-based Gibbs Gears is using the Made Smarter South East programme to help shape the next phase of its gro...
18/08/2026

Buckinghamshire-based Gibbs Gears is using the Made Smarter South East programme to help shape the next phase of its growth.

The family-owned precision engineering business is exploring ways to integrate systems, improve tooling efficiency and develop its workforce, while investigating how AI and connected technologies could support smarter decision-making.

Following a Digital Transformation Workshop, Gibbs Gears is now looking at opportunities to connect ERP, QA and machine monitoring platforms, improve tooling management and strengthen workforce planning for the future.

The result? A clearer path forward and the confidence to invest in the right technologies, skills and support.

Read how Gibbs Gears and other Buckinghamshire manufacturers are using Made Smarter to drive innovation, productivity and growth: https://orlo.uk/jTMFc

Ready to take the next step in your career?AKG UK is offering a FREE Level 3 Diploma in Management Skills & Knowledge fo...
17/08/2026

Ready to take the next step in your career?

AKG UK is offering a FREE Level 3 Diploma in Management Skills & Knowledge for eligible Buckinghamshire residents.

This fully funded programme combines flexible online learning with practical management training, helping you develop the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to progress in your career.

- Nationally recognised qualification
- Flexible online delivery
- One online session per month
- Designed to fit around work commitments
- Practical skills you can apply in the workplace

Whether you're looking to step into management or strengthen your leadership skills, this course could help unlock new opportunities.

👉 Find out more and check your eligibility: https://orlo.uk/1nPLL

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