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SFEDI NEWS
The latest news and updates from SFEDI.
WinWeb And IOEE Partnership Established For Small Business Success
WinWeb.com, suppliers of software for small and medium sized businesses, has today announced a unique way of engaging, helping and working with its small business customers.
SFEDI to work with BBA Business Finance Taskforce and FSB on national mentoring programme
A taskforce of six major British banks has unveiled a 1.5 billion pounds business growth fund to kickstart funding to small businesses. The recommendations include a national mentor programme with SFEDI and FSB - the voice of small business - involvement.
FSB Supports IOEE Mentor Programme
The Federation of Small Businesses has recommended the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs and its mentoring programme in their policy document, 'Vision for a national mentoring system'.
SFEDI Launches Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs
This week sees the launch of the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs. The IOEE is the very first entrepreneurs learning Institute and explicitly recognises and rewards the enterprise skills and know how gained by people who successfully start and run their own enterprise. It is dedicated to recognising enterprise and entrepreneurship as a professional career choice. Professional institutes exist for most occupations, but not entrepreneurs, until now. As with all professional institutes, entrepreneur members will be entitled to use post-nominal letters to demonstrate their professional status and regard.
SFEDI Solutions Ltd announces appointment of new Chief Executive
SFEDI Group is proud to announce the appointment of Leigh Sear as Chief Executive of SFEDI Solutions Ltd. Leigh brings with him a wealth of talent and over 15 years experience of leading and managing applied research projects related to the understanding and support of enterprise development. Leigh's appointment to SFEDI Solutions comes in addition to already holding the position of Chair of the SFEDI Advisory Board, which comprises all the major national small business membership and business support organisations plus key entrepreneurs.
UK Business Support Framework 2010
In line with other sector and cross sector expert bodies, SFEDI has developed a simplified framework for qualifications, based on the National Occupational Standards and derived QCF Units. This framework is intended for use by Awarding Organisations, Institutes, Funding Bodies and Employers engaging and engaged with Business Support Practitioners.
SFEDI Recognised as New Pan Sector Authority for Enterprise and Business Support
SFEDI (Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative) has announced its part in the winning consortium bid for pan sector standards, qualifications and apprenticeships in the UK. As part of its role, SFEDI will continue to be the UK’s expert body in the pan sector area covering Enterprise and Business Support.
Business Support Standards and Accreditation 2010
SFEDI has published a one-page clarification paper for 2010 with regard to Business Support Standards and associated Accreditation.
VACANCY: SFEDI Group seeking to appoint Chief Executive
We are seeking a Chief Executive of SFEDI Group who will expand, integrate and develop the reach, influence, revenue and profitability of existing and future SFEDI companies and all associated SFEDI intellectual property.
SFEDI Enterprise Support Awards Founder Asks for 'Fair Share for Enterprise'
‘By showing, at our annual awards event, what training and support are proven to work for small and home business owners to start up, survive and thrive, we hope to influence government policy. Big isn’t best. Investing in entrepreneurs and enterprise support will continue to be great value. It provides more growth and jobs than any other sector. Unfortunately, the lion’s share of public money still goes to support corporate managers and management consultants.
New Managing Director Appointed at SFEDI Enterprises
SFEDI Enterprises, the commercial sister company of the UK government-recognised Standards Setting Body for Business Enterprise and Business Support, are pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Ellis as Managing Director, with effect from 1st July 2009. The appointment follows previous MD Nat Hardwick's move to Executive Director (Brand) for SFEDI Group.
Enterprise Support Stars Recognised
The who's who of national small business membership and business support organisations gathered at Kensington Roof Gardens for the 8th Annual SFEDI Advisory Board Enterprise Training and Support Awards. Entrepreneurs, accountants, bookkeepers, mentors, coaches, online and offline network builders and business advisers were recognised for their outstanding achievements over the last year in supporting pre start, start ups and existing self employed and small business owners.
National Training Awards
The National Training Awards (NTAs) are the premier accolade for training and development in the UK and are run by UK Skills on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and supported by SFEDI.
Enterprise Excellence - National Enterprise Framework
This proposal from the SFEDI board and SFEDI Advisory Board is in response to recent government announcements regarding Train to Gain, improved small business eligibility for skills and employment programmes, new products from the business support simplification process and the need to encourage Banks to lend to and support micro enterprise.
Important Changes to SFEDI Reaccreditation
As of January 2010 maintaining ‘Gold’ status on the SFEDI National Directory will become more accessible as we have moved away from Reaccreditation to a new approach following consultation and research with the business support community. This new approach is a significant change and will be a ‘Re-approval’ of individuals who hold a SFEDI Endorsed Award or Qualification and are listed on the SFEDI National Directory.
Free publicity opportunity for London SMEs
London-based small and medium-sized companies are invited to showcase their positive approach to diversity and social responsibility on a prestigious website.
SFEDI Endorsement Re-launched
At SFEDI Enterprises we have re-launched our Endorsement service. SFEDI Endorsement is a badge of excellence and recognition for products, training/learning programmes, websites or qualifications.
PRESS RELEASE: Improved Enterprise Training and Support Vital for UK Economic Success
A call for greatly improved and consistent enterprise training and support was made yesterday at an event held in London.
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