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Irish SMEs have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of inflation, rising interest rates, and geopolitical events, according to our latest SME Confidence Index for Q1 2024. Despite the headwinds, SMEs continue to show a steady level of optimism, with positive sentiments about profitability and job creation going into the second half of the year. […]
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Recovery continues as optimism lifts among Irish SME businesses Business Optimism Index increases to 60.2 Business outlook is strong with 65% of SMEs expecting trading activity to be the same or better in Q1 2023 73% of SMEs cited higher or level profits in Q4 2022, with only 25% reporting lower profits Services sector shows […]
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SME optimism stalls as businesses pass on higher costs to combat inflationary pressures. Business Optimism Index dips slightly due to economic challenges, but remains positive at 60 41% of companies charging higher prices in Q3 2022 as October inflation hit 9.2% 74% of businesses felt they performed better or in line with expectations in the […]
