Work Christmas Party Season
After an unprecedented 2+ years, and many a Zoom Christmas Party had, 2022 is the first time in what feels the longest time, where in-person Christmas Parties are back. Whilst this might sound like a great idea, employers need to...
Think, Spend & Support LOCAL for Christmas and beyond
We are delighted to launch it’s 2022 Shop Local campaign calling on shoppers and businesses to Think, Spend & Support LOCAL. The campaign has been developed to promote products and services from SMEs across Ireland. The focus of the campaign...
Small Benefit Exemption Scheme
The “Small Benefit Exemption Scheme”, or “Small Benefit Scheme” as it is more commonly known, was announced by the Irish Government in the 2004 Budget and came into existence on 1st January 2004. The scheme allows employers to provide a...
AsIAm helping Tralee employers connect with local autistic talent
Working in collaboration, AsIAm and Specialisterne Ireland aim to support the autistic community in Tralee, Co. Kerry to gain meaningful employment in their local community. AsIAm is Ireland’s National Autism Charity. We are working to create a society in which...
ISME welcomes the announcement by the Revenue of the 12-month extension to the Debt Warehousing Scheme
ISME has welcomed the announcement by the Revenue of the 12-month extension to the Debt Warehousing Scheme, while expressing surprise that this should be an administrative decision by them rather than a decision by Government. Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME...
ISME expresses grave concern at collective bargaining proposals
10th October 2022 – ISME has today expressed the grave concern of its membership at the questionable proposals produced by the Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF) “High Level Working Group” on 5th October 2022, regarding collective bargaining. LEEF is an...
Allgo Launches New Digital MasterCard
Now that the Small Benefit Scheme has been increased from €500 to €1,000, companies are able to reward employees with larger Tax-Free rewards than ever before! Also, with perfect timing, Allgo has just launched two new Digital MasterCard versions of...
Budget 2023
27th September 2022: ISME has expressed its disappointment at the lack of direct support for SMEs in Budget 2023. While welcoming the positive measures announced today to tackle the rising cost of living, ISME is concerned that the measures announced...
ISME expresses concern at the Commission on Taxation and Welfare report
14th September 2022: The Irish SME Association (ISME) has expressed concern at the Commission on Taxation and Welfare report that has been issued today. ISME’s greatest concern about the Commission on Taxation and Welfare report is that its only or...
Advertise for Good
Buymedia launches Advertise for Good initiative in aid of UNICEF Buymedia has announced the launch of their Advertise for Good initiative. This new initiative aims to bring together support from the advertising community to provide in-kind ad space and direct...
