Small Firms Association

Small Firms Association The Small Firms Association (SFA) proudly represent a diverse membership of businesses with less than 50 employees; spanning every sector of our economy.

Our members are found in every town and every city in Ireland. Our mission is to deliver business focused advice and insights to member companies, influence government policy to the benefit of small business and connect our members in a thriving community.

18/08/2026

Small business owners are used to being talked at. The SFA is different.

Donna Reilly explains what it feels like to be part of an association that listens to its members and genuinely supports them, not a logo on a website, but a voice in your corner.

When the people representing you understand the day-to-day reality of running a small firm, everything they do for you lands differently.

See why members stay. Link in bio to join.

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10/08/2026

Our newly launched 2026 SFA AI Survey shows that while technology adoption is widespread, 31% of small businesses have not yet investigated AI - largely due to a lack of time, finance, and technical expertise.

Watch SFA Public Affairs Lead, Jonathan McDade unpack the survey results and outline how the SFA is fighting to get small businesses the practical support they need.

Full survey report can be found at www.SFA.ie (also link in bio)

31/07/2026

Every SFA member has a moment when membership stopped being a line item and started being an asset.

This week, Thomas Arnold shares what the SFA delivers for businesses day to day, and what he'd say to any owner still weighing it up.

Expert HR support, a genuine owner network and a voice that's heard where decisions get made. That's what membership looks like in practice.

Hear it from a member, not a brochure.

Join the SFA: https://www.ibec.ie/sfa (Link also in bio)

09/06/2026

A big thank you to everyone in attendance at our B2B in Galway earlier today! A big shout out to our incredible speakers Joe O'Reilly (SFA) & John O'Shanahan (LeanBPI) and our fantastic panellists Paul Glynn ( ) & Heather Connolly ( )!

Did you attend the event? Let us know what you thought in the comments ❤️

This morning, the SFA published its Annual Small Business Survey. Over 400 small businesses were interviewed by Amárach ...
08/06/2026

This morning, the SFA published its Annual Small Business Survey. Over 400 small businesses were interviewed by Amárach Research

One of the key findings was that small businesses have seen a 44.4% cumulative increase in costs, on average, in the past three years. The survey also found that 77% of businesses have experienced cost increases in the past 12 months, up from 49% in 2025. This prolonged high-cost environment has eroded cash reserves with the 2026 data showing that financial pressures have continued with 59% of small firms having 6 months or fewer of financial buffers and ALMOST HALF will run out of liquidity in 3 months or less. Explore the full survey results here - https://www.ibec.ie/sfa/campaigns/sfa-surveys-2026



28/05/2026

Join the Small Firms Association (SFA) in Galway on Tuesday, 9 June from 10.30AM at the Ibec Galway Office (H91 XYE0) for a practical morning briefing: People, Process & Progress.

Designed for busy West of Ireland business owners, this complimentary session focuses on three critical pillars: mastering upcoming HR updates like pay transparency with Joe O’Reilly (SFA); simplifying digitalisation and AI with John O’Shanahan (LeanBPI); and learning candid scaling lessons from local award-winners Paul Glynn (Topform) and Heather Connolly (Builín Blasta).

Step away from your desk, gain actionable insights, and network over a light lunch. Register your free place today: https://www.ibec.ie/sfa/news-insights-and-events/events/2026/sfa-b2b-and-networking-june---galway/general-details

06/05/2026

The SFA is committed to ensuring the voice of the small business sector in Ireland is heard. As part of this commitment, the SFA have partnered with Amárach Research to undertake a survey on challenges to viability and growth amongst small firms like yours.

If your business has 50 employees or less, we would really appreciate it if you could take 10 minutes out of your busy schedule to answer to this survey (https://panel.amarachsurveys.ie/S2/159/SFA26L6/). It will remain open until *5pm on Monday, 18 May*.

All responses will be kept strictly confidential and will not be associated with any individual or organisation.

21/04/2026

Thank you to the Ibec Office in Cork for welcoming us today! We had a blast ✨ from the costs of employee turnover and tips to keep your talent to realise the

08/03/2026

Barriers are made to be broken. 🔨✨

Today we’re celebrating the grit, the heart, and the brilliance of women in Ireland’s small business community. Hear from SFA Chair and Co-founder of Idiro Analytics, Geraldine Magnier

Happy International Women's Day! ☘️💜



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