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The SFA represents businesses employing fewer than 50 people across Ireland, providing practical HR, legal and management support while lobbying for a policy environment that works for small employers.
The Irish government has consolidated over 250 business supports from 30 agencies into a single, free, advisor-led platform — and the early numbers suggest it is exactly what SMEs needed.
Skillnet Ireland's 2025 Annual Report confirms 84,515 workers trained across 23,000 businesses at a €74 million investment. Its new strategy places AI integration at the centre of Irish SME competitiveness.
The CIF Q2 2026 Outlook Survey reveals 94% of firms faced raw material cost increases in Q1, with 96% expecting further rises. Labour costs are climbing too, and two-thirds of firms have already raised project pricing.
From 1 July 2026, VAT on food and catering services in Ireland drops permanently from 13.5% to 9%. It is the most significant change to the cost of eating out in Ireland in three years.
The SBCI Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme closes on 30 June 2026 — or sooner if fully subscribed. With AIB and Bank of Ireland already paused, the window for Irish SMEs is narrowing fast.
Beyond the headline numbers, Budget 2026 contains a handful of changes that will land directly on the payroll, the P&L and the cash flow of every Irish small business this year.
Every county in Ireland has a Local Enterprise Office — yet thousands of business owners miss out. Here is what you need to know about LEO grant eligibility in 2026.
The Get Exporting programme, market choice, and funding supports Irish SMEs need to know.
A plain-language guide to Irish government funding and grants for SMEs in 2026 — Enterprise Ireland, SBCI, Skillnet and more.
A practical guide for Irish SMEs on what triggers a Revenue audit, what the process looks like, and how to get your records ready.
The salary you offer is only the starting point. Here is the full cost picture for first-time employers in Ireland in 2026.
Bank lending is up. Credit unions have tripled their capacity. A €560 million government loan scheme is open. Enterprise Ireland has €250 million in equity funding. The full picture of Irish business finance in 2026.