New Google initiative aims to help SMEs recover Google is to give €4m in advertising credits and grants to small businesses, government agencies and non-governmental organisations here in an effort to help them recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 24 Aug 20
New Google initiative aims to help SMEs recover Google is to give €4m in advertising credits and grants to small businesses, government agencies and non-governmental organisations here in an effort to help them recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 24 Aug 20
ISME calls for economy reboot plan ISME has said that although Covid-19 remains a significant threat within our society, we need to plan the reboot of the economy now. Business • 27 Apr 20
ISME calls for economy reboot plan ISME has said that although Covid-19 remains a significant threat within our society, we need to plan the reboot of the economy now. Business • 27 Apr 20
ISME & Griffith College free online training programme ISME and Griffith College have joined forces to support businesses with a free online training programme in response to the Covid-19 crisis. Business • 06 Apr 20
ISME & Griffith College free online training programme ISME and Griffith College have joined forces to support businesses with a free online training programme in response to the Covid-19 crisis. Business • 06 Apr 20
ISME calls for measures to support SMEs during crisis ISME has called for measures to ensure the survival of as many small enterprises and SMEs as possible during the escalating coronavirus situation. Business • 13 Mar 20
ISME calls for measures to support SMEs during crisis ISME has called for measures to ensure the survival of as many small enterprises and SMEs as possible during the escalating coronavirus situation. Business • 13 Mar 20
ISME urges precautionary measures for tougher times The Irish SME Association has called on Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe to take precautionary measures against more difficult times ahead in Budget 2020. Business • 14 Jun 19
ISME urges precautionary measures for tougher times The Irish SME Association has called on Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe to take precautionary measures against more difficult times ahead in Budget 2020. Business • 14 Jun 19
Increased demand for credit by SMEs, ISME survey shows ISME's latest Bank Watch survey shows a small decrease in loan refusal rates, with the rate decreasing from 36% to 29% in the three months from July to September. Business • 19 Oct 18
Increased demand for credit by SMEs, ISME survey shows ISME's latest Bank Watch survey shows a small decrease in loan refusal rates, with the rate decreasing from 36% to 29% in the three months from July to September. Business • 19 Oct 18
Loan refusal rates increase from 24% to 36% - ISME A new survey reveals a significant increase in the level of loan refusals to small and medium sized companies in the second quarter of this year. Business • 20 Jun 18
Loan refusal rates increase from 24% to 36% - ISME A new survey reveals a significant increase in the level of loan refusals to small and medium sized companies in the second quarter of this year. Business • 20 Jun 18
ISME's government satisfaction ratings improve ISME's latest Government Satisfaction report shows a rise from 2% to 4% and marks the fifth consecutive satisfaction improvement. Business • 31 May 18
ISME's government satisfaction ratings improve ISME's latest Government Satisfaction report shows a rise from 2% to 4% and marks the fifth consecutive satisfaction improvement. Business • 31 May 18
Businesses should prepare for red weather warning Businesses should prepare for the possibility of closure later this week if a red weather warning is issued in the coming days. Business • 26 Feb 18
Businesses should prepare for red weather warning Businesses should prepare for the possibility of closure later this week if a red weather warning is issued in the coming days. Business • 26 Feb 18
Businesses urged to prioritise employee safety Businesses around the country have been encouraged to make a plan and prioritise employee safety when dealing with ex-hurricane Ophelia. Business • 16 Oct 17
Businesses urged to prioritise employee safety Businesses around the country have been encouraged to make a plan and prioritise employee safety when dealing with ex-hurricane Ophelia. Business • 16 Oct 17
SME loan refusal rates rise to 28% from 23% - ISME A new survey from the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association shows an increase in the number of refusals for credit. Business • 16 Jun 17
SME loan refusal rates rise to 28% from 23% - ISME A new survey from the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association shows an increase in the number of refusals for credit. Business • 16 Jun 17
77% of ISME firms feel Brexit will not hit staff levels A new survey from the Irish Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Association reveals that the majority of SMEs here feel that Brexit will not have a major impact on them. Business • 28 Mar 17
77% of ISME firms feel Brexit will not hit staff levels A new survey from the Irish Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Association reveals that the majority of SMEs here feel that Brexit will not have a major impact on them. Business • 28 Mar 17
Lane: Too early to predict Trump impact on Ireland The Central Bank Governor has said it is "way too early to tell" what kind of impact Donald Trump's presidency will have on the Irish economy. Business • 11 Nov 16
Lane: Too early to predict Trump impact on Ireland The Central Bank Governor has said it is "way too early to tell" what kind of impact Donald Trump's presidency will have on the Irish economy. Business • 11 Nov 16
SMEs waiting 61 days to be paid by debtors - ISME SMEs waited an average of 61 days to be paid by debtors in the third quarter, according to a new survey by ISME. Business • 28 Oct 16
SMEs waiting 61 days to be paid by debtors - ISME SMEs waited an average of 61 days to be paid by debtors in the third quarter, according to a new survey by ISME. Business • 28 Oct 16
Mark Fielding to step down as ISME chief executive Mark Fielding, the chief executive of ISME, has announced he is leaving the small and medium sized business organisation at the end of the month. Business • 23 Sep 16
Mark Fielding to step down as ISME chief executive Mark Fielding, the chief executive of ISME, has announced he is leaving the small and medium sized business organisation at the end of the month. Business • 23 Sep 16
SMEs waiting longer for lending decisions - ISME The length of time SMEs are waiting for decisions on loans from banks has risen from seven to eight and a half weeks, according to a new survey. Business • 16 Sep 16
SMEs waiting longer for lending decisions - ISME The length of time SMEs are waiting for decisions on loans from banks has risen from seven to eight and a half weeks, according to a new survey. Business • 16 Sep 16
Crime among SMEs costing €1.8bn annually - ISME Crime among SMEs is costing the sector more than €1.8 billion annually, according to a new study. Business • 15 Aug 16
Crime among SMEs costing €1.8bn annually - ISME Crime among SMEs is costing the sector more than €1.8 billion annually, according to a new study. Business • 15 Aug 16
SME business confidence drops after Brexit vote Business confidence among Irish small and medium sized businesses has fallen after the Brexit vote in the UK, a new survey shows. Business • 11 Jul 16
SME business confidence drops after Brexit vote Business confidence among Irish small and medium sized businesses has fallen after the Brexit vote in the UK, a new survey shows. Business • 11 Jul 16
Drop in number of SMEs being refused loans - ISME There has been a decrease in the number of SMEs being refused loans by financial institutions, according to new research by ISME. Business • 16 Jun 16
Drop in number of SMEs being refused loans - ISME There has been a decrease in the number of SMEs being refused loans by financial institutions, according to new research by ISME. Business • 16 Jun 16
Bank credit refusal rates improve slightly - ISME ISME's latest quarterly Bank Watch survey finds that 43% of its members that approached banks for credit between December and February were refused. Business • 07 Mar 16
Bank credit refusal rates improve slightly - ISME ISME's latest quarterly Bank Watch survey finds that 43% of its members that approached banks for credit between December and February were refused. Business • 07 Mar 16
SME employers must be focus of new policies - ISME ISME, the Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association, has launched a list of questions for candidates in the forthcoming general electioon. Business • 10 Feb 16
SME employers must be focus of new policies - ISME ISME, the Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association, has launched a list of questions for candidates in the forthcoming general electioon. Business • 10 Feb 16
SMEs still worried about business costs and banks A new survey from ISME shows that overall satisfaction with the Government's performance is at its highest level since the survey started in 2012. Business • 29 Dec 15
SMEs still worried about business costs and banks A new survey from ISME shows that overall satisfaction with the Government's performance is at its highest level since the survey started in 2012. Business • 29 Dec 15
70% of retailers hit by shoplifters over Christmas The Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association has said that 70% of all shops will be victims of shoplifters during the Christmas period. Business • 22 Dec 15
70% of retailers hit by shoplifters over Christmas The Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association has said that 70% of all shops will be victims of shoplifters during the Christmas period. Business • 22 Dec 15
Improvement in amount of time SMEs wait to be paid The amount of time that small and medium sized businesses have to wait in order to get paid is getting shorter, a new ISME survey shows. Business • 13 Jul 15
Improvement in amount of time SMEs wait to be paid The amount of time that small and medium sized businesses have to wait in order to get paid is getting shorter, a new ISME survey shows. Business • 13 Jul 15
SMEs losing optimism about economic recovery Optimism about the economic recovery is waning, according to the latest survey by the group representing small and medium-sized businesses. Business • 10 Apr 15
SMEs losing optimism about economic recovery Optimism about the economic recovery is waning, according to the latest survey by the group representing small and medium-sized businesses. Business • 10 Apr 15
