Why Choose SFEDI?
Gain More Customers & Give Your Current Customers Peace of Mind
After successfully undertaking a SFEDI Award you will be able to display the SFEDI logo on marketing material and promotional literature. Displaying the SFEDI Logo lets customers know:
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Differentiate your service and stand out among the crowd
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The advice they receive is consistent and assessed by nationally recognised standards
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Support is of the highest standard
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You have made a commitment to the improvement and quality of your service to them.
Access a Nationally Recognised Benchmark for Your Industry
The SFEDI Award is the recognised National Standard for Enterprise and Business Support, and increasingly becoming the benchmark for business advice throughout the UK.
Join a Host of Organisations Already Using SFEDI
Most of the regional Business Links have already signed up to undertake accreditation for all of their front line staff and many have already begun.
Many of Business Links’ private suppliers are also beginning to take a lead in undergoing SFEDI assessment in order to differentiate themselves from other business support organisations.
Maintain Access to Key Industry Bodies
Consultants / private businesses are now being asked to undergo SFEDI Accreditation as chosen suppliers to Funding organisations and Enterprise Agencies.
The National Federation of Enterprise Agencies (NFEA) has thrown their weight behind the SFEDI accreditation of advisers and it is considered desirable for their member organisations to commit to this action.
Provide You or Your Staff Nationally Recognised Training and Development
Putting your staff, or yourself, through one of SASDA’s SFEDI Awards also provides a range of benefits to staff or personal development:
- The SFEDI Awards are an excellent opportunity for ‘Career Professional Development’ meaning staff can grow their careers in the desired area.
- Undertaking a SFEDI Award shows a commitment to staff that an organisation is dedicated to their improvement and quality of service.
- The SFEDI Awards provide opportunity for personal evaluation, meaning best practice can be transferred throughout the business.
- oing through the process will highlight areas for learning and professional development; they are a brilliant way to introspect on your service.
- The Awards are fast becoming the benchmark for business advice and achieving them brings a sense of value and recognition in a range of job roles.




