Divergence in wage levels is enormous. 19th July 2023:  ISME is concerned that the big increase in the minimum wage planned by the Low Pay Commission for next year will be unaffordable for many small businesses. A 12.4% increase in...

In July we increased our headcount by 2 employees and introduced new freight services. Zendfast is a courier and freight company based in Ireland. It was founded in 2015, but we have quickly grown to become a trusted name in...

Failure to tackle online and telephone fraud costs small businesses €310 million annually 5th July 2023: The Irish SME Association, ISME, is calling on Government to introduce measures as a matter of urgency, that will help tackle and reduce business fraud in...

CommSec, a leading provider of managed cyber security solutions, is delighted to announce its recent recognition as a Platinum Partner by Sophos, one of the industry's foremost cyber security solutions companies. This prestigious accreditation is a testament to CommSec's unwavering...

Fix VAT rates at 21% and 9% - Establish a Public Spending Commission - Publish debt profile of national debt. Dublin 26th April 2023 - ISME, the Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association, representing more than 10,500 direct and thirty-three...

Calling all Irish CEOs and Senior Executives: Share Your Sustainability Journey and Get a Free Consultation We are seeking the perspectives of 20 CEOs/Senior Executives of companies with a maximum of 500 employees who have already begun implementing sustainability practices...

      Minister Roderic O’Gorman has welcomed the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 passing all Stages in the Oireachtas. The Bill provides for the introduction of new rights for employees to support a better balance of...

The Department of Social Protection is probably best known as a provider of income support payments but a large part of their remit is to provide a free public employment services to employers. Intreo, is the Irish Public Employment Service...

Was your website built a few years back and you are not getting any leads or traffic from it? If yes, keep reading this blog to understand why it may be time to consider a Website Update! Before diving into...

The Irish SME Association (ISME) is calling on Government MEPs in Brussels to reconsider the recommendations in the draft EU Parliament report on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). ISME wrote to MEPs this week to ensure the EU...