EU approves Govt's Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme The European Commission has approved the Government's €1.2bn Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme. Business • 12 Dec 22
10,000 small businesses to take part in ESG training 10,000 small businesses are to be trained in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and climate resilience as part of a new programme. Business • 04 Oct 22
New digital training scheme launched for SMEs Google, Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices have partnered to launch a new digital training scheme for SMEs. Business • 25 Jul 22
Record spending on research by universities, colleges Irish research organisations, such as universities and colleges, spent a record breaking €672 million on research projects last year. Business • 19 Jul 22
Investment by SMEs suffered during pandemic - ESRI The number of small and medium sized firms investing here and the level of investment both dropped in 2020 relative to 2019, indicating the COVID-19 … Business • 12 Jul 22
SBCI launches new energy efficiency loan fund for SMEs The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) has launched its €150m Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme to help SMEs and farmers cut their energy bills and … Business • 11 Jul 22
New programme to help SMEs navigate funding options Enterprise Nation has launched a new programme which aims to help 30,000 small businesses to better understand and navigate the world of finance and funding. Business • 09 Jun 22
New €30m Bibby fund for SMEs hit by departing banks Bibby Financial Services has launched a new fund, initially worth €30m, aimed at Irish SMEs affected by the exit of Ulster Bank and KBC Bank … Business • 03 Jun 22
40% of SMEs plan to continue offering remote working 40% of SME owners plan to continue offering remote or hybrid working, according to a new survey by Datapac. Business • 02 Jun 22
SMEs report improved performance on 2020 - survey A new survey from the Department of Finance shows that 57% of SMEs reported a profit in 2021, compared to 31% in 2020 and moving … Business • 15 Feb 22
Covid Credit Guarantee Scheme extended until June The Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme for small and medium businesses has been extended the end of June, the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and … Business • 17 Jan 22
New small company rescue process launches The new dedicated rescue process for small companies, that makes restructuring faster, cheaper and more efficient, launches from today. Business • 08 Dec 21
Linked Finance warns of dangers of inflationary spiral A new survey has revealed that nearly a third of Irish SMEs charged their customers higher prices in the third quarter of this year. Business • 23 Nov 21
Early stage firms benefit as VC funding rises again Venture capital funding to Irish firms rose by 19% to €231m in the three months to the end of September, according to the Irish Venture … Business • 22 Nov 21
Almost 90% of SMEs plan to invest over the next year Almost 90% of SMEs are planning to invest in their business over the next 12 months, according to a new report from Bibby Financial Services … Business • 02 Nov 21
7 Irish female entrepreneurs shortlisted for EU prize Seven Irish women are among the 21 female entrepreneurs working in Europe shortlisted for the EU Prize for Women Innovators 2021. Business • 21 Oct 21
SBCI and Fexco Asset Finance extend SME lending tie-up Fexco Asset Finance and the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland have announced a €40m extension to their partnership which allows SMEs to borrow at a … Business • 18 Oct 21
SME recovery gathers pace as Covid restrictions ease A new report reveals that the Irish SME sector is showing strong signs of recovery from the challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 15 Sep 21
Indoor dining to boost local economic recovery A new survey of SMEs reveals that high-street businesses rely on local eateries and the hospitality sector to drive footfall and trade. Business • 26 Jul 21
Dutch challenger bank Bunq buys SME lender Capitalflow Irish specialist business lender Capitalflow has been acquired by Dutch challenger bank bunq. Business • 08 Jul 21
SMEs see price rises as biggest Brexit concern - CSO Price increases are the biggest Brexit concern for 42% of responding small and medium sized enterprises, a new Central Statistics Office survey reveals. Business • 11 Jun 21
70% of SMEs saw a decrease in turnover in 2020 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that more than 70% of responding SMEs reported a decrease in turnover in 2020 compared to 2019 … Business • 03 Jun 21
Covid-19 having 'profound' impact on SMEs A survey by the Central Bank and the ESRI has found the impact of Covid-19 on small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) has been "profound". Business • 19 Apr 21
Govt confirms extension of €2bn Credit Guarantee Scheme The Government has confirmed that it will extend the €2 billion Credit Guarantee Scheme, with the scheme remaining open for applications until the end of … Business • 26 Mar 21
Average €4,000 loss to SMEs from fraud last year The average loss to a small and medium enterprise here arising from fraud stood at just below €4,000 last year, according to research carried out … Business • 22 Mar 21
