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Call for Govt to tackle cost of doing business in Budget

The Small Firms Association has called on the Government to introduce measures in the budget to tackle the cost of doing business such as high labour costs.

Business • 08 Sep

Geraldine Magnier, SFA Chairperson, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, David Broderick, Director, SFA

SFA National Small Business Awards launched

The Small Firms Association (SFA) National Small Business Awards 2026 have been officially launched by Taoiseach, Micheál Martin.

Business • 02 Sep

SFA encouraged by commitments in Programme for Government

The Small Firms Association (SFA) has welcomed the commitment in the Programme for Government to establish a 'Small Business Unit' in the Department of Enterprise, as well as a new 'Cost of Business Advisory Forum'.

Business • 21 Jan

ISME said that Budget 2025 was pitched as a general election budget and not as a business budget

General welcome to Budget 2025 from business groups

Business group Ibec has welcomed the "ambitious" scale of investment outlined in Budget 2025, particularly in terms of infrastructure and human capital.

Business • 02 Oct 24

Broderick named new Small Firms Association Director

David Broderick has been named as the new Director of the Small Firms Association (SFA).

Business • 01 Mar 23

Today's SFA report shows that the total average cost of doing business for all Small and Micro firms is €138,814 a month

SFA urges more supports for small businesses in Budget

A new report shows the country's micro and small enterprises are facing cost challenges in every area of business, including labour, transport, insurance, banking and utility costs.

Business • 05 Sep 22

Ian Talbot of Chamber Ireland; Damien English, Minister of State for Business, Employment & Retail; Marian O'Gorman – Chair Champion Green / Kilkenny Design; Graham Byrne - SFA Chair and Jonathan Forde Head of Merchant Sales and Acquiring, Ireland

Champion Green launches 'Treats for a Tenner' week

Consumers are being encouraged to stay local and shop local this autumn as local business offer "Treats for a Tenner" as part of Champion Green Week.

Business • 07 Sep 21

MentorsWork is a government initiative, supported by €1.2m in funding

MentorsWork provides SMEs with 'tools to thrive'

"It gave us the tools to not only survive but to thrive."

Business • 20 Aug 21

The Small Firms Association has called for the €60m in supports aimed at businesses that are ineligible for other Covid supports to be rolled out

Call for urgent launch of Covid Business Aid Scheme

Many small businesses will be forced to close and cut jobs if the Government does not quickly launch the Covid Business Aid Scheme (CBAS), the Small Firms Association has warned.

Business • 24 Feb 21

Champion Green is a nationwide consumer marketing initiative backing local jobs and enterprise

Spending on Irish websites jumps 135% this year

Champion Green founder Marian O'Gorman has welcomed the dramatic increase in shopping locally as a tremendous boost for the Irish economy.

Business • 04 Dec 20

The survey found only 45% of SFA members feel the business environment is improving

Small business sentiment slumps in first half of 2019

Small business sentiment slumped in first half of 2019, down 14 points since last November, according to the latest 'Small Business Sentiment Survey' from the Small Firms Association.

Business • 04 Jul 19

Only 10% of firms believed they would benefit from exchange rate movements following the UK vote to leave the European Union

Brexit mostly negative for small firms - SFA

The impact of Brexit on small firms will be overwhelmingly negative, according to a new survey from the Small Firms Association.

Business • 22 Sep 16

40% of small firms see domestic economic growth as their biggest opportunity in 2016

Small firms feel business environment is improving

Four out of five owner/managers of small firms feel the business environment is improving, while two thirds of them expect to be hiring new staff in 2016, according to a new survey.

Business • 04 Jan 16

The SFA said it has received numerous calls from its members dealing with bullying, harassment and sexual harassment grievances involving employees following staff parties this year

SFA issues warning to firms hosting staff parties

The Small Firms Association has issued a warning to small businesses hosting staff Christmas parties, advising them to ensure they have sufficient anti bullying and harassment policies in place.

Business • 17 Dec 15

Outgoing Central Bank chief addresses SFA annual event today

Banking system needs more competition - Honohan

The country's banking system needs more competition in order to aid an almost creditless economic recovery, outgoing Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan said today.

Business • 06 Nov 15