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SME lending set for boost with launch of Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland
Ireland's small business sector is set for a significant lending boost with the unveiling of a part-German supported €800m state bank, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI).
First published 3 Nov 2014 | Last updated 3 Nov 2014
More than half of Irish SMEs in better financial shape post-recession
First published 2 Oct 2014
Last updated 2 Oct 2014
Irish SMEs benefit from new EU SME fund
First published 26 Sep 2014
Last updated 26 Sep 2014
ISME urges government to address 'high-cost' business environment
First published 22 Sep 2014
Last updated 22 Sep 2014
SMEs must improve digital skills to drive forward economic recovery
First published 8 Sep 2014
Last updated 8 Sep 2014
Business and labour costs the key concerns for Irish SMEs
First published 2 Sep 2014
Last updated 2 Sep 2014
Number of Irish people employed at highest levels since 2009
First published 26 Aug 2014
Last updated 26 Aug 2014
Bank of Ireland approves €2.1bn in new loans to SMEs
First published 23 Jul 2014
Last updated 23 Jul 2014
SME employment indicators at their highest level since 2007
First published 16 Jul 2014
Last updated 16 Jul 2014
Short-term SME loans in Ireland fell by 77% during recession
First published 8 Jul 2014
Last updated 8 Jul 2014
Ireland will not challenge 'Robin Hood tax'
First published 8 May 2014
Last updated 8 May 2014
ISME fears Union wage demands could sabotage recovery
First published 2 May 2014
Last updated 2 May 2014
Government to make it easier for Irish SMEs to bid for public contracts
First published 25 Apr 2014
Last updated 25 Apr 2014
Government to make it easier for Irish SMEs to bid for public contracts
First published 25 Apr 2014
Last updated 25 Apr 2014
SME credit shortfall to continue for next five years
First published 23 Apr 2014
Last updated 23 Apr 2014