SFEDI is dedicated to ensuring that small and micro businesses in the UK and internationally are able to access the highest quality training and support at every stage of their business lifecycle. We work with Awarding Bodies to ensure that the qualifications and awards available to small businesses include the essential skills for success.

We've provided a selection of guides and checklists which, whilst not ehaustive, can provide you with key information about aspects of running your own business.

We also develop services to help small businesses enagage in skills development and training, including our innovative Enterprise Essentials project, in partnership with LANTRA.

We recommend that you familiarise yourself with our National Standards for Business Enterprise which inform everything we do, and provide an invaluable checklist for all aspects of running your business. When you're ready you can also find a SFEDI Acrredited Business Advisor or Mentor from our directory. Please use the section links at the top left to access further information.