SFA: Small firms need more help

THE Government has been accused of not fully acknowledging the role played by the country’s small businesses.

The Small Firms Association (SFA) said it is time for the Government to recognise the “key role” that small business plays in Ireland’s economic and social success and “to provide the small business sector with the confidence and supportive environment to ensure future success”.

It has re-issued its call for the establishment of a national entrepreneurship policy aimed at attracting young people to set up in business and to increase the number of innovative start-up companies entering the marketplace. The SFA issued a similar call last year.