ISME, the Irish SME Association today (20th February) welcomes the stance taken on the role of Public Private Partnerships (PPP’s) in the National Development Plan ‘Project Ireland 2040.’ The commitment to adhere to evidence-based approaches in evaluating the relative benefits...

16th  February 2018 Credit days improve from 57 to 55 days for businesses. Businesses in Munster and Ulster wait 60 days to be paid. 67% of businesses are experiencing delays of 2 months or more. 76% of SMEs would favour...

Credit days improve from 57 to 55 days for businesses. Businesses in Munster and Ulster wait 60 days to be paid. 67% of businesses are experiencing delays of 2 months or more. Wholesale sector waits longest to be paid. ISME,...

Ireland’s damages regime is too generous for minor injuries ISME, the Irish SME Association today (9th February) expresses its disappointment that the Cost of Insurance Working Group Report (CIWG), published 25th January, came up short when considering capping awards in...

9 out of 12 confidence indicators remain positive. Business confidence improves by 12%. 38% of businesses will not increase pay for employees this year. 62% of Owner-managers will not increase their own pay this year. 29% of businesses claimed inadequate...

Eir’s withdrawal creates a ‘one horse race’ Inevitable delays and setbacks SME’s cannot compete without a modern communication network ISME, the Irish SME Association today (2nd February) expresses its concern at the latest developments in the National Broadband Plan. The...

Alliance will be the voice for the interests of the policyholders Businesses and civic organisations rally together Businesses damaged by excessive insurance premiums ISME, the Irish SME Association today (24th January) welcomes the establishment of the Alliance for Insurance Reform....

Justice Kearns acknowledges many of the issues afflicting SME’s ISME highlights four areas of change Statutory offence of perjury needed ISME, the Irish SME Association today (15th January) welcomes the views expressed recently by Justice Nicholas Kearns, Chairman of the...

82% of businesses are aware of GDPR 62% of businesses cannot name any changes GDPR will bring 70% of business have not identified the steps needed to be GDPR compliant ISME, the Irish SME Association today (12th January) published the...

Minister should reconsider commercial rates on the same basis as Local Property Tax Budget 2019 may be the last opportunity for this Government to reform commercial rates system ISME, the Irish SME Association today (8th January) welcomes the comments made...