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SME bank lending rates increase in Q1 2015
The latest Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (ISME) Quarterly Bank Watch Survey reveals bank lending rates to small businesses increased in the first quarter of 2015.
First published 12 Mar 2015 | Last updated 12 Mar 2015
Enterprise Ireland to create 1,500 new jobs in next three years
First published 5 Mar 2015
Last updated 5 Mar 2015
Government expands Credit Guarantee Scheme
First published 24 Feb 2015
Last updated 24 Feb 2015
Irish business optimism and economic growth at eurozone high
First published 17 Feb 2015
Last updated 17 Feb 2015
SMEs in North West require more help from Government
First published 3 Feb 2015
Last updated 3 Feb 2015
Bank of Ireland SME lending up 13% year-on-year
First published 28 Jan 2015
Last updated 28 Jan 2015
ISME announces Spring Business Briefing Sessions for small firms
First published 22 Jan 2015
Last updated 22 Jan 2015
Unemployment rate drops to 10.6% in December 2014
First published 13 Jan 2015
Last updated 13 Jan 2015
Basic pay rises expected for employees of over half of all Irish SMEs
First published 5 Jan 2015
Last updated 5 Jan 2015
One-third of Irish SMEs set to hire in 2015
First published 31 Dec 2014
Last updated 31 Dec 2014
ISME acknowledges new Tender Advisory Service
First published 24 Dec 2014
Last updated 24 Dec 2014
Irish SMEs raise 35% more venture funding but fewer start-ups benefit
First published 10 Dec 2014
Last updated 10 Dec 2014
ISME calls for public sector pay freeze
First published 3 Dec 2014
Last updated 3 Dec 2014
Ireland boasts Europe's most effective corporate tax system
First published 25 Nov 2014
Last updated 25 Nov 2014
National economy remains a challenge for SMEs, warns KBC
First published 17 Nov 2014
Last updated 17 Nov 2014