In an independently produced survey with Amárach, over 350 small businesses nationwide were asked questions related to business costs and business sentiment. Although the percentage of small businesses reporting increased costs are significantly down from last year (84%), businesses are still struggling with an high-cost base with 44 percent of businesses reporting no change in costs in the past year.

Key Findings

Average business costs have risen by 11.7%

For businesses that have experienced a rise in costs in the past 12 months
31% of small businesses

Have reported an increase in employment costs
49% of small businesses

Have reported an increase in business costs
54% of the small businesses surveyed

Could not trade for more than 6 months without additional funding, up from 35% reported last year

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SFA Small Business Survey 2025
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