Featured in this months edition of the news update we inform you about E-Day approaching and advise companies to prepare for it, with the hot weather we speak about appropriate dress attire in the workplace, we answer many questions surrounding managing employees annual leave and Skills to Work Campaign - a new government initiative to inform people about what options are there for them if they want to re-skill.

We also inform you of AIB’s recent announcement of a €200 million fund to support exporting companies, Green Enterprise is now open for funding proposals for SMEs, the most recent edition of the Consumer Monitor which studies consumers behaviors is available and the recent Late Payments interest rate change that companies need to be aware of.

Also featured is the SFA Pre-Budget Submission 2015 “The Path to Growth”, which outlines our priorities for what the Minister for Finance should take heed of for SMEs in the up and coming budget 2015 in October.  We keep you updated on our media activities over the last month and brief you on up and coming events of interest that you should pencil into your diary.

Please do keep me informed of any issues that concern you.

Kind regards

Patricia Callan
SFA Director

Green Enterprise challenges organisations & companies to produce goods and provide services in more environmentally friendly ways and to minimise emissions through cleaner production methods. The objective is to achieve a balance between economic activity and environmental protection.  The long-term aim...