Barriers to finance decline for SMEs in NI — but cash flow issues persist, report finds

One in five small businesses in Northern Ireland say they have shrunk in the past year, with rising costs, weak cashflow and skills shortages putting growing pressure on entrepreneurs, according to the Enterprise Barometer 2025.
The 2025 Northern Ireland SME Access to Finance Report Has Now Launched!

It was a great turnout on April 1st, at Windsor Park Stadium, for the launch of the 2025 Northern Ireland SME Access to Finance Report in collaboration with British Business Bank. Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and finance professionals came together to explore the latest insights on SME finance in Northern Ireland. The report provides valuable analysis […]