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Energy Costs: Four in five small firms say “phantom” energy use is pushing up winter bills, with computers, printers and chargers often left plugged in or running overnight. Hiring and Finance: Three in ten firms say they would hire more if business-rates relief were expanded, while applications for personal-guarantee insurance have jumped 62% as SME borrowing grows. Northern Ireland Growth: Whiterock has deployed €82m to support SME growth, and a new £2.3m grant scheme will help smaller firms expand into export markets. Technology: Two-thirds of small firms using AI are building their own tools, raising concerns that governance may lag adoption. Business Confidence: Just 26% of small firms forecast growth in the final quarter of 2026, and fewer than one in five plan to invest.

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