The lowdown: Sources of SME finance

Many small and medium enterprises in Ireland continue to find it difficult to source finance, for working capital and development projects.

Traditionally, businesses relied on bank overdrafts, leasing and trade credit, but now there are a myriad of options to be considered, some of which are outlined here.

Firstly, if you have applied to the bank for a loan and been rejected, the Credit Review Office provides a simple, effective review process for ...