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Isme calls on Government to tackle black economy

Lobby group says ‘nixer culture’ hurting legit businesses

By Charlie TaylorFri Jul 31 2015 - 14:00

Survey shows suppliers getting paid earlier this year

One in five small to medium businesses still experiencing delays of three months or more

Mon Jul 13 2015 - 01:00

Numbers signing on Live Register fall again in May

Latest CSO figures show labour market conditions are continuing to improve

By Eoin Burke-KennedyFri Jun 05 2015 - 12:37

Cantillon: credit flowing to SMEs – after delays

Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland offers loans up to 2 per cent cheaper than current market rates

Tue May 12 2015 - 01:00

SMEs marginally more satisfied with Government, survey shows

Isme survey shows business costs remains the key concern

By Eoin Burke-KennedyWed Apr 15 2015 - 18:11

SMEs feeling less confident in economic recovery

Isme study finds that owner-managers worried about economy

By Charlie TaylorFri Apr 10 2015 - 12:22

Payback time as workers seek to cash in on economy

Pay rises back on the agenda as workers seek to reverse drop in living standards

By Charlie TaylorFri Mar 20 2015 - 01:35

Credit flow to SMEs improves but drawdown delays a problem

Study finds companies waiting up to eight weeks to drawdown loans

By Charlie TaylorFri Mar 06 2015 - 12:18

Polarised views on minimum wage even before new commission is launched

Employers rejects plans for raise as unions demand increase on €8.65 rate

By Martin WallFri Feb 27 2015 - 01:00

SFA finds two-thirds of small firms are expecting to grow in 2015

More than 70 per cent anticipate strong investment in their business

By Dominic CoyleMon Jan 05 2015 - 01:00

Weighing up impact of ‘deals’ purchased on Amazon is a lot to ask

Christmas shoppers are hit with two distinct messages: chase discounts or buy ethically

By Laura SlatteryThu Dec 04 2014 - 01:50

Prompt-payments legislation has failed, says Isme

Survey finds SMEs are waiting an average of 62 days to be paid

By Tom LyonsMon Sept 29 2014 - 01:00

Lump sums of over €150,000 for five pension teachers

Small firms boss says payments are example of ‘golden circle’ but unions defend awards

By Gordon DeeganSat Aug 09 2014 - 01:00

Faulkner woes illustrate challenges faced by SMEs

By Mark PaulFri Jun 13 2014 - 01:02

Irish companies ‘should be born and killed at a greater frequency’

Department of Finance chief John Moran criticises SMEs’ record on innovation and online trading

By Laura SlatteryFri May 30 2014 - 18:10

Poor retail sales data prompts call for commercial rates freeze

Isme calls for action as latest CSO figures show sales on high street fell by 0.9% in April

By Eoin Burke-KennedyWed May 28 2014 - 12:40

Do we need a new bank to lend to SMEs?

The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland was unveiled on Thursday

Sat May 24 2014 - 01:00

Strategic Banking Corporation: latest part of a suite to help credit hungry firms

€1.6bn pledged to four schemes but data only shows €15.7m paid out

By Steven CarrollFri May 23 2014 - 01:00

Consumer prices up 0.2% in year to March on foot of education fees and insurance

Education, alcohol and tobacco among drivers behind increase, CSO says

By Úna McCaffreyThu Apr 10 2014 - 19:50

Law on bank fee increases to be maintained

Business community welcomes decision not to repeal act governing bank fee increases

By Charlie TaylorFri Feb 14 2014 - 14:10

Prompt payment laws branded a failure

Isme wants the Government to phase in a mandatory 30-day debt deadline

By Mark PaulMon Jan 06 2014 - 01:00

Investment bank to fund small firms urged

Fianna Fáil finance spokesman says bank needed to finance small businesses

By Harry McGeeMon Nov 04 2013 - 01:00

SME confidence grows despite tough business environment

Isme survey shows positive signs in exports, employment and sales areas

By Steven CarrollMon Jul 08 2013 - 12:51

Cantillon: Better not to be too selective about Ireland’s ‘voices’

Wed Jul 03 2013 - 21:28

Prompt payment code welcomed

Subscribers to voluntary code will pledge to pay suppliers on time and within terms of contract

By Ciara O'BrienMon Jul 01 2013 - 01:00

Inflation eases to lowest rate in three years

Consumer prices down due to lower mortgage interest repayments and fuel prices

By Pamela NewenhamThu Jun 13 2013 - 13:53

Availability of credit for small businesses improves

ISME welcomes upturn in activity as an indicator of a return to ‘normal’ banking

By Mark HilliardMon Jun 10 2013 - 14:17

Just €5 million provided to small firms through Government loan schemes

102 businesses have benefited to date from €500m fund

By Steven CarrollThu Jun 06 2013 - 01:00

New body for GPs says it will not poach members from IMO

By Paul CullenTue May 28 2013 - 01:00

Cantillon: Small businesses face big conundrum

By Mark HilliardSat May 04 2013 - 06:00

Bank of Ireland says it has approved €1 billion in SME loans

Bank says it accounts for 50 per cent of all non-property lending to SMEs in Ireland

By Pamela NewenhamSun Apr 07 2013 - 19:33

SMEs waiting five weeks for loan decision

Isme survey finds more than half of small firms refused credit by banks

By Pamela NewenhamTue Mar 12 2013 - 13:57

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