Reports

These reports are published for free on the SFEDI website as a result of our research activity.

Evidence on skill needs, supply and gaps for Business Enterprise and Business Support

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.

Interim report on Zero Employee Businesses

Will inform a future policy paper on how we can better meet the learning and development needs of zero employee businesses. We welcome feedback on this report.

ISBE National Conference

Draft report from the stunningly successful SFEDI event at the Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship National Conference. Includes recommendations for action, raising the image and capability of the business support profession, and developing entrepreneur-friendly learning through networks, environments and "just in time" support.

Working draft of SFEDI the Enterprise Standards for Business Enterprise Learning and Skills.

 

SFEDI Small Business Skills Report 2004

 

SFEDI Small Business Skills Report 2004 Executive Summary

 

Engaging Small Busineses in Efective Learning

 

Draft Standards

There follows draft standards on which we'd appreciate your feedback. If you have any comments and opinion please let us know in te 'Have Your Say' section.