SFA calls on government to tackle cost of finance and infrastructure deficit

The Small Firms Association has launched a blueprint for small business growth

Seven out of every 10 small firms intend to take on staff this year

Thenew government must address the cost of finance, introduce a pro-business tax policy and deal with the infrastructure deficit, the chairman of the Small Firms Association will tell the association's annual conference later today.

AJ Noonan will tell delegates that business sentiment among small firms is strong with a recent survey showing 60 per cent saying their business is growing while two-thirds believe the business environment is improving and 70 per cent intend ...