Irish Small and Medium businesses navigate a complex economic and political landscape fuelled by challenges both domestically and globally, we see this reflected in levels of economic confidence where expectations for growth are relatively low; with many businesses expecting the economy to remain the same this year. There is however cautious optimism and perceived opportunities for growth for SMEs. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is one area that has come to the fore in recent years, with the vast majority planning to incorporate it into their business strategy. There is a strong commercial growth opportunity in sustainability for businesses in Ireland with a significant demand from customers in relation to sustainable products and services.

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