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For many Irish businesses, card payments are an essential part of day-to-day trading. Did you know that merchant terminal providers could help you get a loan? It's definitely something to…

For many Irish SMEs, some of the biggest financial commitments arrive as one-off bills. Your annual tax return bill might come due at the same time as insurance premiums, commercial…

For Irish SMEs, timing is often just as important as access to finance. A business opportunity can arise suddenly—new contracts, urgent equipment needs, unexpected costs or a chance to expand—and…

When your business needs funding, choosing the right type of finance is just as important as choosing the right lender. Two popular options for Irish SMEs are a merchant cash…

For most Irish SMEs, access to external finance is a normal and often essential part of doing business. Whether it’s funding growth, managing cash flow, investing in equipment or responding…

Irish SMEs continue to demonstrate resilience, with business optimism holding steady at a healthy level in the second quarter of 2026, despite ongoing economic pressures and rising costs. The latest…