Isme business survey reports sharp rise in business confidence

Survey shows business confidence rose massively by 39% compared to a 33% fall in the fourth quarter of last year

Isme chief executive Neil McDonnell. Picture: Sasko Lazarov

Business confidence among small and medium-sized businesses has surged, according to the latest survey by representative body Isme.

This survey was conducted in the second week of March, with 233 businesses responding. It shows business confidence rose massively by 39% compared to a 33% fall in the fourth quarter of last year.