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# sfa - Monday 29 April, 2013
Three months on and small firms feel more confident about business
Results also show that 30 per cent of respondents rate the current overall business environment as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’.
# sfa - Monday 15 April, 2013
SFA warn of €6 billion cost of black economy, urge government action
The Small Firms Association is to meet with the Joint Oireachtas on Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation tomorrow and outline measures which they believe will help tackle the issue.
# sfa - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
Economic activity needed to solve ‘fiscal and unemployment crisis’ – SFA
The Small Firms Association has said that a lowering of the cost of employment along with strong political leadership is required for economic recovery.
# sfa - Monday 7 January, 2013
Small firms being ‘strangled’ by late payments – SFA
Companies are now waiting an average of 62 days to be paid, according to a survey by the Small Firms Association.
# sfa - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
Bad blood: Levein launches legal action over Scotland sacking
The Scots are winless in a ramshackle bid to qualify for the World Cup in 2014.
# sfa - Tuesday 7 August, 2012
Over 40 per cent of small firms plan to create new jobs
However, there are still barriers to employment opportunities including a lack of business and unrealistic salary expectations.
# sfa - Thursday 31 May, 2012
Column: ‘Self-employed people need a safety net too’
Patricia Callan of the Small Firms Association says in order to encourage entrepreneurs, self-employed people should get as much protection as their employees if a business fails.
# sfa - Wednesday 9 May, 2012
Column: Tough, lonely and very risky – welcome to life as an entrepreneur
Unemployed people who start companies are branded “involuntary entrepreneurs” – but they should be hailed as heroes, writes business owner Peter Faulkner.
# sfa - Monday 30 April, 2012
And they’re off: Campaigning for referendum to get underway
The Environment Minister Phil Hogan is expected to sign the referendum order today, kicking off just over a month of campaigning.
# sfa - Friday 27 April, 2012
Would-be bombers jailed for Celtic campaign
Two men in their forties have received prison terms for sending parcel bombs to public figures and groups associated with Celtic FC, including manager Neil Lennon.
# sfa - Tuesday 20 March, 2012
Crime costs for small businesses increasing – survey
Reported crimes – in all forms – have increased over the past two years despite over €2 billion being spent on security measures.
# sfa - Monday 20 February, 2012
Employers warn that Burton’s sick pay proposals will result in job losses
The Small Firms Association and the Irish Business and Employers Confederation have condemned the government’s plans to shift the burden of sick pay on to employers.
# sfa - Monday 9 January, 2012
One-hit wonder: Carling Nations Cup set to be abandoned
IFA President Jim Shaw has said that he does not envisage the home nations tournament happening again.
# sfa - Monday 19 December, 2011
No rift with Scottish FA over Carling Nations Cup debt, insist FAI
Abbotstown chiefs insist they are negotiating with Scottish FA for a ‘downward adjustment’ of their tournament fee.
# sfa - Tuesday 29 November, 2011
SFA calls on consumers to buy Irish this Saturday
The Small Firms Association is calling on consumers to spend their Christmas money with small businesses this Saturday.
# sfa - Tuesday 1 November, 2011
One in five small firms hiring staff in next three months
However, an industry association said the environment is still very challenging for small businesses.
# sfa - Monday 22 August, 2011
Pay frozen as small businesses look to sustain jobs
New results from the Small Firms Association show that seven per cent of firms decreased pay in the past year.
# sfa - Tuesday 19 July, 2011
Superquinn workers retain conditions, while suppliers fear for payments
Terms and conditions of employment at Superquinn will stay the same under new owner Musgrave, while the Small Firms Association says it fears for smaller suppliers.
# sfa - Monday 27 June, 2011
More than one in five companies now planning to hire new staff
There has also been a dramatic drop in the number of small firms warning of compulsory redundancies.
# sfa - Tuesday 31 May, 2011
FIFA scandal ruffles the feathers of big brand sponsors
Coca-Cola, Adidas and Visa are among the companies who’ve expressed concern over allegations of corruption at the world’s football governing body.
# sfa - Tuesday 23 November, 2010
Irish refs may be asked to pass Scottish picket line
Scottish football chiefs look to Irish refs as SPL whistlers set to strike this weekend.
# sfa - Monday 18 October, 2010
Confidence of small firms up in third quarter
Confidence among small firms picked up between July and September – but access to credit remains a problem.
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