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Irish SMEs raise 35% more venture funding but fewer start-ups benefit
Irish small businesses raised 35 per cent more venture capital funding year-on-year in the nine months to September, but the percentage of funding going to start-ups fell considerably.
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
SME lending set for boost with launch of Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland
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