Isme seeks ‘entrepreneurial culture’

The country’s next government needs to prioritise the small and medium-sized business needs and create a “truly entrepreneurial culture” to bolster the economic recovery, according to a business group.

The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (ISME) is calling for policy objectives to be prioritised including an overhaul of the self-employed taxation system, improved access to credit and greater investment in infrastructure.

In total, 13 areas of priority are highlighted by Isme, many of which rear their heads annually as budget day approaches but which have yet to be addressed to the satisfaction of many.