Introduction Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which employ under 250 people, ensure that countless products and services are available in every corner of Ireland. As such, SMEs are the backbone of the Irish economy. Yet many financial institutions don’t seem to recognise their importance or make allowances for the endless challenges SMEs must overcome to […]

GRID Finance’s new research comparing SME sentiment from early 2023 data shows significant improvement in business health and confidence, alongside growing concerns about government policy understanding. The research reveals an increase in SMEs reporting good financial health – from 60% in early 2023 to 72% today, while those reporting financial difficulty decreased from 39% to […]

Whether to fuel expansion or overcome temporary cash flow dips, almost every business seeks extra funding at some point. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, can find themselves in need of cash injections, especially during their start-up phase. However, financing isn’t always easy to locate or afford. Banks and other lenders often ask for […]

Every day, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) ensure that communities across Ireland remain supplied with essential goods and services. GRID Finance understands the vital contribution made by SMEs – and the pressures their owners constantly experience. In response, we offer a range of financial products specifically designed to help SMEs succeed, whatever their sector. Some […]

In every Irish city, town and village, SMEs provide the essential goods and services that ensure communities survive and thrive. More often than not, this requires working far beyond the 9-to-5. And it means constantly worrying about where orders and customers will come from, next week and into the future. GRID Finance is a business […]

Introduction According to the Central Statistics Office in 2021, 69.2% of all employees in Ireland worked for an SME. This striking statistic underlines the importance of SMEs to Ireland’s economic health. Knowing this, GRID Finance offers cash advance loans and flexible repayment loans designed to help SMEs succeed and grow. After deciding that your business should borrow, you need […]

Introduction to SME Financing For most small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ireland, borrowing is a fact of business life. Some may always aim to use business-generated earnings whenever cash is needed. But in a fast-moving world, the ability to seize opportunities or respond quickly to crises can drive long-term success – and this is what business […]

Introduction to business finance SMEs are the backbone of the Irish economy. Across the country, and in every community, they provide essential goods and services that enable every dimension of life. GRID Finance understands this, applauds this and exists to help SMEs prosper and grow. In this article, we look at one of the most […]

The Irish business landscape is constantly changing. Every industry is awash with new competition, especially in the financial sector, and particularly in the area of business loans. Today, the funding opportunities for SMEs are vastly different compared to when traditional banks were the only players in the market.  Irish SMEs looking to take out a […]

Every business needs a lender they can trust. GRID Finance can be that lender. That’s why we’ve put together a helpful guide for SMEs that are unsure about which loan is right for their business.   WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING FOR A LOAN  When considering applying for a loan, it’s crucial to weigh several […]