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
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 … Business • 05 Sep 22
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 … Business • 07 Sep 21
MentorsWork provides SMEs with 'tools to thrive' "It gave us the tools to not only survive but to thrive." Business • 20 Aug 21
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 … Business • 24 Feb 21
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
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 … Business • 04 Jul 19
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
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 … Business • 04 Jan 16
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 … Business • 17 Dec 15
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
Upbeat surveys on improving Irish economy Several sources have reported positive indicators on Irish business sentiment. Business • 13 Jan 14
SFA calls for 'Small Business Saturday' The Small Firms Association has called for next Saturday - December 7 - to be called "Small Business Saturday". Business • 03 Dec 13
Business groups opposed to PRSI hike proposal The advisory group on tax and social welfare has recommended an increase in pay related social insurance rates for the self employed. Business • 06 Sep 13
SMEs waiting 62 days on average to get paid The Small Firms Association has said that late payments are strangling small business. Business • 07 Jan 13
