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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

Mark Jordan, CEO of Skillnet Ireland; Denise Lord, MentorsWork, Skillnet Network Manager and David Broderick, Director of the Small Firms Association

MentorsWork invests €6.5m to support SMEs since 2020

MentorsWork, an initiative of Skillnet Ireland in partnership with the Small Firms Association (SFA), celebrates its five-year anniversary this week.

Business • 20 May

the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke at the SFA Awards

VOYA wins overall SFA National Small Business Award

Luxury skincare brand VOYA has been was named as the Overall National SFA Small Business Winner for 2025.

Business • 27 Mar

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

The manifesto looks for a PRSI rebate for the most exposed businesses

SFA seeks roadmap for small businesses from parties

The next Government needs to produce a comprehensive roadmap for small businesses, the Small Firms Association has said.

Business • 14 Nov 24

Eight out of every ten firms said that they have experienced an increase in business costs over the past year

Third of SMEs would shut within 6 months without funding

Just over a third of small and medium sized enterprises here say they would go out of business within six months if they did not get additional funding, a new survey has found.

Business • 31 May 24

Taoiseach Simon Harris said making progress for small businesses would be among the top priorities of his time as Taoiseach

SFA seeks decisive action from Govt on business costs

An organisation representing small businesses has called for decisive action on the issue of rising business costs from the new Cabinet led by Taoiseach Simon Harris.

Business • 17 Apr 24

MentorsWork has supported over 3,000 SMEs in Ireland since launching in 2020

Applications open for business programme MentorsWork

MentorsWork, an initiative of Skillnet Ireland in partnership with the Small Firms Association, said today that applications are now open for its fully-funded business support programme.

Business • 13 Mar 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

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard Sven Spollen Behrens used the money to pay his children's school fees

Suspended sentence for former lobbyist over theft

A former director of the Small Firms Association has been given a two-year suspended sentence for theft offences.

Courts • 16 Jan 23

The report was compiled by MentorsWork, a collaborative venture of Skillnet Ireland and the Small Firms Association

SMEs seeing skills gap in finance and growth - report

A new reports shows that productivity and business development is being curtailed across many small and medium sized enterprises as a result of emerging skill gaps.

Business • 02 Jun 22

Aalto Bio Reagents wins overall SFA national award

Aalto Bio Reagents, a Dublin based company founded in 1978, is the overall winner of the Small Firms Association National Small Business Awards 2022 title.

Business • 14 Apr 22

A new round of Covid restrictions on hospitality venues were introduced just before Christmas (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Small firms have muted expectations for 2022 - SFA

Confidence among small businesses took a hit amid a new round of restrictions on hospitality venues which were introduced just before Christmas.

Business • 10 Jan 22

Wind Energy Ireland said it is ready to play its part in delivering the plan

Wind Energy Ireland welcomes Climate Action Plan

Wind Energy Ireland has welcomed the publication of the Climate Action Plan, in particular the increased ambition for an 80% renewable electricity target.

Business • 04 Nov 21

The extension of the EWSS and commercial rates waiver have been widely welcomed

Mixed reaction to Budget 2022 measures from business

Business groups have given a mixed reaction to measures announced in the budget today.

Business • 12 Oct 21

The SFA said the Covid pandemic has hastened the move to a 'new era of remote or blended working'

SFA wants Return to Work Safely Protocol updated

The Small Firms Association has called for the Return to Work Safely Protocol to be updated to ensure the transition back to the workplace happens safely.

Business • 31 Aug 21

Mr Spollen Behrens said he hopes the new process will be in place for businesses from this Autumn

New rescue process will save businesses and jobs - SFA

Small businesses that are struggling financially are one step closer to being able to avail of a new rescue process.

Business • 14 Jul 21

Survey respondents said they expect wage rates to increase over the coming months

Confidence among small business owners improving - SFA

Confidence among small business owners has notably improved, according to a new report from the Small Firms Association (SFA).

Business • 04 Jun 21

The SFA is calling for the full range of Covid-19 business supports to be kept in place for as long as needed

Plan gives hope to small business owners, SFA says

The Small Firms Association has said the Government's reopening plan announced this evening gives hope to small business owners.

Business • 29 Apr 21

The Small Firms Association said that businesses are seeking clarity on reopening as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted

SFA calls for reopening plan for business

The Small Firms Association has urged the Government to publish a reopening plan for business and society as Covid-19 restrictions ease.

Business • 23 Apr 21

The potential departure of KBC Bank Ireland from the Irish market will add to the anxiety of SMEs

KBC's exit - lack of competition a concern for SMEs

The Small Firms Association has said the potential departure of KBC Bank Ireland from the Irish market would add to the anxiety of small business owners in their efforts to access finance to re-open post-pandemic.

Business • 16 Apr 21

Sometimes the current situation can be overwhelming

Business networks to lean on during these uncertain times

The rollercoaster of the last few months of living with Coivd has been tough on many businesses, more than ever we need to lean on our networks to helps us through. We've put together a list of networks and helplines to see you through.

Boost My Business • 04 Feb 21

Sven Spollen-Behren, Small Firms Association director

Small business sentiment survey shows 2 speed recovery

A new survey shows that a gap between small firms doing well and those facing significant threats due to Covid-19 is emerging.

Business • 12 Oct 20

Networking was the connection to the outside world of business and in some cases a direct line to the decision-makers

It's Good To Talk: How to network for your business

We take a look at some of the networks that kept Irish businesses informed over the last few months and if you're not a networker, what you'll get out of it.

Boost My Business • 29 Jul 20

Champion Green said its butterfly symbol represents growth and prosperity, as the country emerges from it cocoon

Champion Green campaign urges people to shop locally

A new national campaign has been launched to help drive the renewal of local communities and to reinvigorate local enterprise and economic recovery amid the Covid-19 crisis.

Business • 25 Jun 20