Small firms call for launch of state's new SME strategy The Government must take concrete steps in 2020 to ensure promised economic growth is delivered according to the Small Firms Association (SFA). Business • 27 Dec 19
Small firms call for launch of state's new SME strategy The Government must take concrete steps in 2020 to ensure promised economic growth is delivered according to the Small Firms Association (SFA). Business • 27 Dec 19
Just 46% of small firms have good financial literacy A survey by the Small Firms Association reveals that just half of small business owners believe they have good or expert knowledge of financial literacy. Business • 26 Sep 19
Just 46% of small firms have good financial literacy A survey by the Small Firms Association reveals that just half of small business owners believe they have good or expert knowledge of financial literacy. Business • 26 Sep 19
SFA 'disappointed' with construction pay recommendation An organisation representing small business says it is disappointed with the Government's decision to approve Labour Court recommendations for new minimum pay rates in the construction and electrical contracting sectors. Business • 10 May 19
SFA 'disappointed' with construction pay recommendation An organisation representing small business says it is disappointed with the Government's decision to approve Labour Court recommendations for new minimum pay rates in the construction and electrical contracting sectors. Business • 10 May 19
Small businesses set to create 25,500 jobs in 2019 The Small Firms Association has predicted the country's small businesses will create 25,500 new jobs in 2019. Business • 28 Dec 18
Small businesses set to create 25,500 jobs in 2019 The Small Firms Association has predicted the country's small businesses will create 25,500 new jobs in 2019. Business • 28 Dec 18
Sue O'Neill re-elected as SFA chairperson Sue O'Neill has been re-elected as Chair of the Small Firms Association for a new two year term. Business • 29 Nov 18
Sue O'Neill re-elected as SFA chairperson Sue O'Neill has been re-elected as Chair of the Small Firms Association for a new two year term. Business • 29 Nov 18
Budget urged to focus on supports for indigenous firms Business representative group Ibec has called on the Government to increase supports for indigenous business in the Budget. Business • 27 Jun 18
Budget urged to focus on supports for indigenous firms Business representative group Ibec has called on the Government to increase supports for indigenous business in the Budget. Business • 27 Jun 18
Small firms set to create 25,000 jobs next year - SFA Smaller companies are expected to create up to 25,000 jobs next year despite ongoing challenges including Brexit, according to the Small Firms Association (SFA). Business • 29 Dec 17
Small firms set to create 25,000 jobs next year - SFA Smaller companies are expected to create up to 25,000 jobs next year despite ongoing challenges including Brexit, according to the Small Firms Association (SFA). Business • 29 Dec 17
SFA calls for small business strategy Six out of ten Small Firms Association member companies are growing, while three quarters of small firms will invest in their business in the coming year. Business • 10 Nov 17
SFA calls for small business strategy Six out of ten Small Firms Association member companies are growing, while three quarters of small firms will invest in their business in the coming year. Business • 10 Nov 17
Spollen-Behrens named as new SFA director Sven Spollen-Behrens has been appointed the new Director of the Small Firms Association. Business • 01 Sep 17
Spollen-Behrens named as new SFA director Sven Spollen-Behrens has been appointed the new Director of the Small Firms Association. Business • 01 Sep 17
Competitiveness should be central to budget - SFA The Small Firms Association has called on the Government to ensure that addressing business competitiveness issues is central to its budget approach. Business • 22 Aug 16
Competitiveness should be central to budget - SFA The Small Firms Association has called on the Government to ensure that addressing business competitiveness issues is central to its budget approach. Business • 22 Aug 16
Warning over minimum wage after Brexit vote An employers group has warned against any increase in the national minimum wage while the economy is under threat from Brexit. News • 18 Jul 16
Warning over minimum wage after Brexit vote An employers group has warned against any increase in the national minimum wage while the economy is under threat from Brexit. News • 18 Jul 16
SFA opposes mandatory pension system The Small Firms Association has said it is against the idea of introducing mandatory pension provision for all workers. Business • 25 May 15
SFA opposes mandatory pension system The Small Firms Association has said it is against the idea of introducing mandatory pension provision for all workers. Business • 25 May 15
Upbeat outlook for small firms for 2015 Two thirds of Irish small firms expect their businesses to grow this year, a new survey reveals today. Business • 05 Jan 15
Upbeat outlook for small firms for 2015 Two thirds of Irish small firms expect their businesses to grow this year, a new survey reveals today. Business • 05 Jan 15
SFA calls for cut in capital gains, income taxes The Small Firms Association has called for a cut in capital gains tax as part of next week’s Budget. Business • 10 Oct 14
SFA calls for cut in capital gains, income taxes The Small Firms Association has called for a cut in capital gains tax as part of next week’s Budget. Business • 10 Oct 14
Bank rates 'should be independently verified' Banks' lending rates should be independently verified to address concerns around the availability of bank credit to SMEs, according to the Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Business • 16 Jul 14
Bank rates 'should be independently verified' Banks' lending rates should be independently verified to address concerns around the availability of bank credit to SMEs, according to the Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Business • 16 Jul 14
SFA calls for changes to self-employed income tax The Small Firms Association has called for taxes and charges on income to be changed to “level the playing field” for self-employed people and entrepreneurs. Business • 14 Jul 14
SFA calls for changes to self-employed income tax The Small Firms Association has called for taxes and charges on income to be changed to “level the playing field” for self-employed people and entrepreneurs. Business • 14 Jul 14
SFA calls for changes in finance and taxation The Small Firms Association, whose national conference takes place today, has called for radical changes in finance, taxation and public procurement. Business • 27 May 14
SFA calls for changes in finance and taxation The Small Firms Association, whose national conference takes place today, has called for radical changes in finance, taxation and public procurement. Business • 27 May 14
Keohane Seafoods wins overall SFA award Keohane Seafoods last night emerged as the overall winner in the Small Business Awards run by the Small Firms Association. Business • 07 Mar 14
Keohane Seafoods wins overall SFA award Keohane Seafoods last night emerged as the overall winner in the Small Business Awards run by the Small Firms Association. Business • 07 Mar 14
SMEs could create 20,000 jobs next year - SFA The Small Firms Association has said that with the right environment, small businesses in Ireland could generate 20,000 jobs next year. Business • 31 Dec 13
SMEs could create 20,000 jobs next year - SFA The Small Firms Association has said that with the right environment, small businesses in Ireland could generate 20,000 jobs next year. Business • 31 Dec 13
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
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
Small business sentiment improving - SFA Small firms are more optimistic about the future, even though the economic environment is still tough. Business • 29 Apr 13
Small business sentiment improving - SFA Small firms are more optimistic about the future, even though the economic environment is still tough. Business • 29 Apr 13
SFA calls for 'prompt payment charter' The Small Firms Association has called for a change in Ireland's late payment culture, which it says is strangling small firms. News • 07 Jan 13
SFA calls for 'prompt payment charter' The Small Firms Association has called for a change in Ireland's late payment culture, which it says is strangling small firms. News • 07 Jan 13
Average pay of worker in small firm is €30,000 An average employee of a small firm earns around €30,000, works between 37 and a half to 39 hours a week and has 21 days holiday a year. Business • 14 Aug 12
Average pay of worker in small firm is €30,000 An average employee of a small firm earns around €30,000, works between 37 and a half to 39 hours a week and has 21 days holiday a year. Business • 14 Aug 12
SFA warns against additional sick leave pay costs The Small Firms Association has said that placing additional sick leave pay costs on their members would add further pressure on those struggling and would cost jobs. News • 03 Jul 12
SFA warns against additional sick leave pay costs The Small Firms Association has said that placing additional sick leave pay costs on their members would add further pressure on those struggling and would cost jobs. News • 03 Jul 12
