The SFA is Ireland’s largest small firm representative organisation, with over 8,500 member companies. Its vision is of Ireland being the most vibrant small business community in the world - supporting entrepreneurship, valuing small businesses and rewarding risk takers. Its mission is to be the trusted partner of small businesses in Ireland, to deliver business-focused advice and insights to member companies, influence government policy to the benefit of small businesses and connect its members in a thriving community.

Making up 98% of all the businesses in Ireland, small businesses are present in every sector and corner of the country. The understand the diversity of their members and promise you that regardless of your business they will deliver a service to you that will be as valuable as any utility. The SFA is a one stop shop for all your business queries.

As the "Voice of Small Business" they strive to have the vital contribution that their sector makes to the Irish economy recognised. They will continue to listen to your concerns to ensure that they represent you properly and thus that the environment in which they all operate is conducive to successful enterprise development.

The Core area's of support they offer to members are on:

• - Business Advice
• - Management Training
• - Voicing Your Needs
• - Networking Opportunities to build valuable business relationships
• - Free Company Profiling through the SFA Website and "Now That's What I Call Business" SFA publication.
• - Membership Directory with contacts in our member companies.