One-third of Irish SMEs not using digital supports, despite strong interest in digital transformation

A Lean BPI survey reveals that 34% of small business owners in Ireland haven't accessed government digital supports, despite 75% expressing interest in learning more. Cost (46%), legacy systems, cybersecurity, and connectivity issues are major barriers. Still, 70% have a digital strategy, and 75% plan to invest further over the next year. Founder John O’Shanahan urged SMEs to engage with Local Enterprise Offices to close the awareness gap and accelerate transformation.

Find out how SMEs can bridge the digital support gap with practical resources.