How it works

Big ambitions. Manageable steps.

Know where you stand, understand what is required and build progress you can demonstrate. The SME framework brings structure to your next stage of growth.

01

Start with your business.

Create your account, complete your business profile and establish your starting point.

Your business identity, structure and current position.
02

Understand the requirements.

Follow the seven-level roadmap to see which milestones apply and what evidence is needed.

Clear requirements, manageable actions and optional specialist help.
03

Support every step with proof.

Submit supporting records for review. A completed task becomes verified progress when the evidence meets the requirements.

Evidence, review outcomes and a clear path to resolving gaps.
04

Keep your progress current.

Keep documents up to date and maintain the requirements you have already met as you work towards the next level.

Current evidence, continuing compliance and consistent standards.
Built on clear principles

Your evidence
sets the standard.

Requirements are cumulative. Approved exceptions follow a review process, and expired evidence can affect your level. Optional services help you do the work; they never buy status.

How does my business move up a level?

A level is earned when all applicable mandatory requirements for that level and the preceding levels are verified and current. A score or a service purchase cannot award a level.

Do I have to pay to progress?

Progression through the framework is free. You can choose paid specialist support to resolve a gap, but buying a service never replaces the verification requirements.

What happens when a document expires?

Requirements must remain current. Expired or revoked evidence can affect your level and any associated verification status until the requirement is reviewed again.

Your next chapter starts here

Give your ambition
a stronger foundation.

Start with your business profile. Take the next step with clarity.

Start your journey