small businesses

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<p>Nearly two-thirds of Irish medium sized firms believe they will increase their revenues, profits, and headcounts this year. File picture: iStock</p>

companies

Majority of medium sized Irish firms retain positive economic outlook

The report found that a minority of Irish businesses, 17%, believe that geopolitical disruption is going to be a constraint on their ability to grow

<p>The International Business Report published by professional services firm Grant Thornton showed 41% Irish medium sized businesses surveyed expected to recruit this year amid record low unemployment and wage demands fuelled by inflation and a cost-of-living crisis.</p>

companies

Business sentiment remains largely positive despite tight labour market, survey shows

<p> Fine Gael leader Simon Harris speaking at the media doorstep at the 82nd Fine Gael Ard Fheis at the Clayton Hotel, Galway. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

politics

Farmers to get significant financial package in coming weeks, Harris signals

economy

Cost increases will see 1,000 small businesses close this year

companies

Small firms told to be on high alert for scams as €8m lost to fraud

Woman Holding up a shop sign saying: Sorry we're Closed

economy

Neil McDonnell: Big pay hikes would push many small businesses to cliff edge

Over a third of SMEs concerned about Brexit, says GlobalData

Brexit remains the largest concern for small businesses in 2018.

Tue, 04 Dec, 2018

Jobs threatened by street renovation at peak of summer, warn businesses

Businesses in an east Cork town say a street renovation scheme in the town centre timed to coincide with the peak summer season may result in closures or job cuts.

Wed, 08 Aug, 2018

Brexit, wage inflation and increasing costs main concerns for small businesses in 2018

Small businesses plan to create 25,000 jobs next year.

Fri, 29 Dec, 2017

IFA calls for 'excessive' interest rates to be addressed

The IFA is calling for action to address what it calls "excessive" interest rates for farmers and small businesses.

Tue, 17 May, 2016

Cork start-ups in line for rate rebate under plan

Start-up businesses planning to take over vacant premises in Co Cork could benefit from a proposal to receive rate rebates over a three-year period.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2015

Further help for firms needed

The Government has been warned that it must do more than has been set out in Budget 2016 to gain the trust of the small business community ahead of the general election.

Sat, 17 Oct, 2015