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John O'Shanahan, Managing Director LeanBPI

60% of small enterprise owners worry about tariffs hit

New research shows that 59% of small businesses are worried about the impact of tariffs on their business.

"St Patrick's Day Festival is the kick off to the Irish tourism season, so it has a very strong economic value" - CEO St Patrick's Day Festival Dublin, Richard Tierney

What is St Patrick worth to the Irish economy?

Parades, parties and pubs, not to mention St Patrick himself. These are core features of traditional St Patrick's day celebrations. And the demand for these is worth millions.

Business • 16 Mar

The research suggests that almost 90,000 businesses in Ireland are struggling to digitise their operations.

26% of small businesses struggling with digitalisation

More than a quarter of small businesses rank their level of digitalisation as low, new research shows.

Business • 27 Sep 24

The survey suggests some parts of the sector are in good financial health

Two thirds of SMEs feel Govt doesn't understand them

Two thirds of small and medium sized businesses do not believe that the Government understands them, new research has found.

Business • 19 May 23

The Government's Small Company Administrative Rescue Process and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill (SCARP) targets small and micro business

'Faster' process on the way to help firms restructure

The Minister of State for Trade Robert Troy has said a more cost-effective and faster administrative process will be put in place before the summer to enable 'viable, vulnerable' businesses to restructure.

Business • 11 May 21

Businesses can apply for loans up to €25,000 for a three-year term with no repayments and no interest for the first six months

Microfinance Ireland opens new €15m Covid-19 fund

State-backed fund Microfinance Ireland has opened its new €15 million Covid-19 fund to support small businesses through the current period of uncertainty and to protect jobs that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic here.

Business • 31 Aug 20

15 simple and affordable sustainability tips for SMEs

We asked sustainability expert and owner of Reuzi, Pat Kane, for some tips on how to implement small changes in your business that won't break the bank and may even save you money.

Boost My Business • 29 Aug 20

Trish O'Neill loves her bees despite being allergic to their sting.

Meet the businesswoman who risks her health for the love of bees

Co. Waterford bee keeper Trish O'Neill is passionate about her bees, even though their sting could be detrimental to her health.

Boost My Business • 24 Aug 20

Fearless females battling through their first year in business

Venturing into entrepreneurship from full time employment is a brave and challenging move. Fiona Alston spoke to two women, in their first year of business, about how the challenges of the last few months has transformed them into fearless business women

Boost My Business • 19 Aug 20

The Cosy Cafe has been granted an outdoor seating area.

Laois café owner alters plans once more amid new restrictions

A lockdown announced six days before her big day and a business to keep afloat - café owner, Sinead Hanlon has a lot on her plate this week but she's determined the show must go on.

Boost My Business • 10 Aug 20

Microfinance Ireland was set up to provide unsecured loans of between €2,000-€25,000 to firms with fewer than 10 staff

MFI approved record number of loans last year

Microfinance Ireland approved €5.4m worth of loans to a total of 357 businesses last year.

Business • 04 Feb 16

MFI can provide loans of up to €25,000 to businesses employing ten people or fewer

Microfinance Ireland changes lending terms

Small businesses will no longer need to be refused credit by a commercial bank before they can apply for lending from State-backed fund Microfinance Ireland.

Business • 01 Apr 15

New changes for small businesses in trouble

Small businesses in the private sector that wish to restructure their debts will be able to apply directly to the Circuit Court in the future to have an examiner appointed.

Business • 22 Nov 12

Bruton announces small business loan initiative

The Government has said over €90m in additional lending will be provided to small businesses employing under ten people.

News • 22 Jun 12

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