Microfinance Ireland Resources

Microfinance means 'Fair Finance for All'

dparkinson@microfinanceireland.ie (Deirdre Parkinson) — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:33:56 GMT

European Microfinance Day, - October 20^th 2017.

‘FAIR FINANCE FOR ALL’ is all about raising awareness about the value of the microfinance sector in supporting individuals and small businesses that may for one reason or another, be excluded from the traditional financial sector.

The Listening Suite: How We Started Our Own Business After Years Of Touring With Musicians

kcarroll@microfinanceireland.ie (Kimberly Carroll) — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:28:40 GMT

Jonathan Ford and his business partner David Browne founded Dublin's The Listening Suite after spending a combined total of 45 years as live sound and recording engineers. Here he tells us about starting a business in the middle of Ireland's worst historical recession, and why you should feed a business what it needs - not wants.

Advice From an Expert: Cash Flow Management for Small Businesses

Michael Crowley — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:13:54 GMT

Michael Crowley is our Head of Credit here at Microfinance Ireland. If anyone knows about taking care of business, it's him.

Practical Advice For Small Businesses Selling at Festivals, Farmer's Markets and Country Shows

kcarroll@microfinanceireland.ie (Kimberly Carroll) — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 11:32:58 GMT

Summertime is the busiest time of year for many small businesses and can often be the income that keeps the accounts in the black long after the kids go back to school. While some of the big festivals may not be for the faint of heart, local events are fantastic opportunities for small businesses to showcase their brand and products.

Small Business Spotlight: James Kelly of Little Bug Media

kcarroll@microfinanceireland.ie (Kimberly Carroll) — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 15:54:04 GMT

“The best thing to come out of the recession was the burst of small businesses”

Four of the Best Apps You Should Use if You Run a Small Business

kcarroll@microfinanceireland.ie (Kimberly Carroll) — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 12:17:40 GMT

There are many benefits to being your own boss, but it is certainly not a role that comes without its organisational challenges.

How Social Media Can Help You To Attract More Customers

kcarroll@microfinanceireland.ie (Kimberly Carroll) — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 11:52:56 GMT

Social media can be an excellent resource for chatting with friends, catching up on news and even finding long-lost relatives. However, it has become increasingly obvious that these online hangouts are being monetized by larger corporations who track and engage with the public at large.

Funding Your Own Irish Start Up Business

kcarroll@microfinanceireland.ie (Kimberly Carroll) — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 11:37:07 GMT

Meet Joe, the star of our newest video which looks at the difficulties faced when trying to get a loan to fund your Start Up Business in Ireland.