The Linked Finance Blog

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A young girl is placing an order in a busy coffee shop while the business owner is thinking, should I get a loan with Linked Finance or use the business overdraft

3 July, 2026

Cash flow

Business Loan vs Bank Overdraft: Of the 2 which Is Better for Irish SMEs?

If you're comparing a business loan and a bank overdraft, choosing the right option depends on what your business needs the funding for. A business loan is generally the better…

Discover how Irish SMEs can prepare for heatwaves, from air conditioning and outdoor seating to seasonal stock and cash flow support. Get fast business funding from Linked Finance.

25 June, 2026

Linked Finance Uncategorized

Heatwaves & Irish SMEs: Adapt Your Business and Seize New Opportunities

As Europe experiences record-breaking temperatures, businesses across the continent are adapting to a new reality. While Ireland may not be seeing the same 40°C temperatures experienced in parts of France…

24 June, 2026

Linked Finance

We’ve Surpassed €400 Million in SME Lending

June 2026 marks a major milestone in SME lending for Linked Finance. Since launching in 2013, we've now lent more than €400 million to Irish SMEs, supporting over 5,000 businesses…

Ireland's SME economy is increasingly split between domestically focused businesses that continue to grow and exporters facing mounting cost and trade pressures

8 June, 2026

SME Index

Record Hiring for Small Medium Businesses Since 2016 Despite Falling Profits

A two-track SME economy is emerging as domestic firms expand and exporters contract. Linked Finance offers €10k–€500k in unsecured business loans to support growth through uncertainty. Irish Small Medium Businesses…

20 January, 2026

Peer-to-Peer

Understanding Linked Finance Loan Grades: A Guide for Investors

At Linked Finance, transparency is at the heart of how we connect investors with Irish SMEs. One of the tools we provide to help investors assess opportunities is our loan…

26 November, 2025

SME Index

Linked Finance SME Confidence Index (Q3 2025)

Irish SME Confidence Strengthens as Recovery Continues

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