Campaigns

Through our campaigns we aim to ensure that the small business sector is recognised for its positive contribution to our economy.

SFA General Election Manifesto

Ireland is a nation of small businesses, around 98% of businesses operating in Ireland are defined as small. Small firms are in every village, town and city, they are the beating heart of our communities and the life blood of Ireland’s economy.

This manifesto sets out key policy proposals that the SFA wants the next government to adopt. It has sought temporary measures to ensure the survival for small firms while facilitating entrepreneurship.

Crucially, the SFA wants the next Government to adopt a long-term approach to foster economic success for the small business community.

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SFA Budget Submission 2025

The SFA Budget Submission focusses on three topics, creating better conditions for businesses to survive and hopefully flourish. They are:

Tackling business costs
Easing the tax burden
and
Upskilling the workforce.

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National Small Business Awards

The aim of the awards is to celebrate the achievements of small business in Ireland, and to recognise the vital contribution of the small business sector to Irish industry.

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Cost of Business Survey

In an independently produced survey with Amárach about business costs, small businesses were asked about the impact of rising business costs in the past 12 months. The core objective of this research was to assess the impact of the cost of doing business amongst small companies (those with up to 50 Employees) in Ireland. The methodology of the survey involved online interactions and telephone interviews. Out of the 476 businesses interviewed, 57% consisted of businesses employing fewer than 10 people, and 43% percent employ 10 to 50 people.

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MentorsWork

The MentorsWork programme is designed to provide you with the skills and supports to help your business thrive, by addressing the specific needs of your business. You choose the priority areas for your business, and we tailor the programme to suit your needs.