SFEDI business support standards
The Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative (SFEDI) is the standard setting body for the business support industry. The “SFEDI standards” [pdf] are the industry benchmark for all those delivering business support, especially relevant for publicly funded programmes.
ESA has worked with SFEDI on a number of major projects in recent years, as part of its business support and assessment teams and continues, along with other organisations to contribute to standards development and review on an ongoing basis.
Proving you are competent against the SFEDI standards is critical for your credibility, your clients and your contracts. That’s why ESA Business Development created the 5 Star Adviser programme, the ultimate business adviser development programme.
“Everything ESA does is focussed on putting the client first, but brings with it their extensive knowledge, track record and communications skills in enterprise support. I have no hesitation in recommending their services" Tony Robinson OBE, Chief Executive of SFEDI


