SFEDI Update March 2008

Upcoming Event

• Enterprise Cafe
  SFEDI are pleased to announce the first of our new series of enterprise networking events. We'd like you to come along and have a think and drink with us, analyse enterprise and listen to our guest speakers discuss the latest happenings in the world of enterprise.
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Latest News

• SFEDI research highlights entrepreneur preferences for ‘informal’ skills development and business support
  UK entrepreneurs and business owners believe they and their peers are their own best teachers when it comes to developing enterprise skills according to a study from SFEDI, which researches the needs of entrepreneurs and sets standards for training and support. They also cited ‘managing cash flow’ and ‘winning new customers’ as the most difficult challenges they faced. The launch of the findings coincides with a mixed response from SFEDI to the Government’s Enterprise Strategy unveiled yesterday.
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• Business Enterprise and Business Support Report Released
  Research for this report was conducted during September 2007 to January 2008 with financial support from the Sector Skills Development Agency. The work was led by SFEDI directors with support from GoSkills. The research was undertaken by Stratagia, Vector Research and the Wood Holmes Group. The report does not necessarily reflect the views of SFEDI. It is presented as a contribution to the development of a Qualification Strategy for business enterprise and business support
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• ‘Apprentice’ Tim Campbell to present key award at 2008 UK Enterprise Support Awards
  Former ‘Apprentice’ Tim Campbell is the latest high profile name to support the 2008 UK Enterprise Support Awards to be held in April at BAFTA and hosted by the SFEDI Advisory Board.
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