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Business support and partners

In Milton Keynes we are passionate about helping businesses to survive, grow and thrive. Our team have a wealth of knowledge and are best placed to support and advise your business to start, grow, thrive, and survive here in Milton Keynes.

The range of services we offer include but is not limited to:

  • Regulatory assistance
  • Investment advisory
  • Market intelligence
  • Recruitment advice, and 
  • Property search 

All aimed at developing a curated package of support to streamline the end-to-end investment journey for new and existing investors.

Get in contact with us today to see how we can help you.

Some of our local business associations, and support organisations are

Chamber MK

Chamber MK was established in 2013, working hard and offers a host of events in person and virtually to allow business members to share knowledge, empower growth and be part of a business community.

https://chambermk.co.uk/

Federation of small businesses

Federation of small business is a not for profit small business advice, financial expertise, support and membership group to help small businesses.

For more information visit the website.

South Midlands Growth Hub

The South Midlands Growth Hub provides free business advice and guidance to businesses and charities. They’re a multipurpose, multifunctional hub that goes above and beyond for all businesses, regardless of their size or industry.  

Operating across the whole South East Midlands, they provide:
 

Business intelligence: To all businesses, no matter their size. Their business advisers provide expert advice across all aspects of business operations, including finance, marketing, HR, and strategy. All support it is personalised and tailored to the needs of each business we help.

Funding & Grants: They assist businesses in accessing funding opportunities and grants to fuel their growth initiatives. Through strategic partnerships and extensive networks, we connect businesses with the resources they need to expand their operations and drive innovation.

Resource Provision: Their free Resource Library serves as a centralised repository of resources for businesses to access. Including workshops, seminars, online tools, and educational materials.

Network & Support Partnerships: Their monthly Network & Learn events series connects business professionals to each other. Each month, the Growth Hub offers the opportunity to connect, share challenges, and build meaningful and lasting business relationships. Each event deep dives into a day-to-day challenge all businesses face, providing valuable insights into how businesses can tackle these challenges.
 

Overcome your business challenges, realise your potential, and generate growth – visit the Growth Hub today.

Find Out More HERE

MK BID

As a business-funded organisation and custodian of the area, our purpose is to work with businesses to make Milton Keynes City Centre a vibrant, exciting and successful place to have a business, and an attractive, clean, safe enjoyable destination for everyone.

Find out more HERE

British Business Bank

We're a government-owned Economic Development Bank, managed independently.

Working closely with the finance sector and entrepreneurs, we strive to make finance markets work better - so businesses in the UK can survive, thrive, and grow.

The business finance market doesn't always provide favourable conditions for success.

But that's where we come in: inspiring others and equipping them with the knowledge they need to find their own path to success.

We provide improved access to financing, supply useful information and tools, and build strong regional networks - helping shape a brighter future for numerous small businesses across the UK.

Find out more HERE