Latest edition / 11 February

In the latest edition of the SFA Ezine we cover:

• Late Payments Directive
• Right to Postpone Maternity Leave
• The first article on a Mortgage for Entrepreneurs series
• and much more…

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Previous Editions / 2024

03 December, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting updates to the SME Test, Digital Wallets, Humanitarian Flooding Scheme for Small Businesses affected by Storm Bert, important HR reminders for the Holiday Season and more.

19 November, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting the SFA's General Election Manifesto, updates to CSRD, frequently asked questions about AI, our Annual General Meeting and more.

05 November, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting the SFA's presence at the Online Payment Fraud Forum, the newest edition of Better Business Magazine, MentorsWork calls for applicants, a recent change to Maternity Leave, and more.

22 October, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting the approval of enhancements to Irish SME Test by Government, the extension of the deadline for SFA Awards applications, an invite to join in a Round Table with the Pillar Banks, the addition of Gewardz Health to our SFA Member Advantage Network, and more.

08 October, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting the approval of enhancements to Irish SME Test by Government, the extension of the deadline for SFA Awards applications, an invite to join in a Round Table with the Pillar Banks, the addition of Gewardz Health to our SFA Member Advantage Network, and more.

24 September, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting the launch of the 21st SFA National Small Business Awards, debates on Subminimum Wage, the Draghi Report on the future of European competitiveness, a call for comments on Statutory Sick Pay, and more.

10 September, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting a general product safety regulation due to come into force, doubling on lending limit to microenterprises by Microfinance Ireland, SFA Awards2025, HR update and case law, and more.

27 August, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting the changes to company size and audit exemption criteria, results of a survey by Irish Water, the National Enterprise Hub, important HR updates, and much more.

13 August, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting the groundwork laid in preparation for Budget 2025, important updates made to the Office of Government Procurement Policy (OGP) page, the National Enterprise Hub, invaluable HR updates, and much more. 

30 July, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting the Early Bird tickets for our Annual Lunch now on sale, the CSRD being signed into law, the Labour Court Annual Report, our 'Proud to be a Member' campaign, invaluable HR updates, and much more.

16 July, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting SFA's Budget Submission 2025, the launch of the National Enterprise Hub, our 'Proud to be a Member' campaign, invaluable HR updates, and much more.

02 July, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting an update on Enhanced Reporting Requirements, a report on the Future of Work, new ERO for workers in the security industry, invaluable HR updates, and much more.

18 June, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting results of Local Elections, important Policy updates, topical HR updates, and much more.

04 June, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting our Cost of Business Survey, White Paper publication by Government, key HR updates, and much more.

21 May, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting the announcement of new Government Supports for SMEs, Key Insights from the WRC 2023 Annual Report, and much more.

07 May, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting our "Cost of Doing Business" survey, new Brexit border controls, a new grant available for small businesses and more.

23 April, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting the launch of our Policy Priority document, the deadline to register for the ICOB grant coming up on the 1st of May and important HR updates.

09 April, 2024

In this edition we are highlighting important updates regarding the Increase Cost of Business (ICOB) grant, Debt Warehousing Scheme and HR related topics.