{"id":2140,"date":"2024-11-18T11:20:49","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T11:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leanbpi.ie\/staging\/?p=2140"},"modified":"2026-02-13T09:52:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T09:52:54","slug":"strong-appetite-for-digital-transformation-among-smes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leanbpi.ie\/staging\/strong-appetite-for-digital-transformation-among-smes\/","title":{"rendered":"Strong appetite for digital transformation among SMEs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/leanbpi.ie\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/002156e8-800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2142\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leanbpi.ie\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/002156e8-800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/leanbpi.ie\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/002156e8-800-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Photo:<\/strong> LEO Network Chairperson John Magee, outgoing TD Dara Calleary, Professor Anuragini Shirish and John O Shanahan of LeanBPI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Article originally posted on RTE News Friday Nov 15<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New research has found that there is a strong appetite for digital transformation among small businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LeanBPI, a digital growth consultancy for SMEs, in partnership with the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Network, surveyed owner-managers across the country to determine their digital fitness level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study found that 87% of those surveyed said the digital technology that they used significantly enhanced their productivity, and 60% said they were satisfied with the digital tools they were currently using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly two-thirds cited relationships with customers, employers and peers as the main reason for adopting digital technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report, &#8220;Exploring Technology Readiness of Irish Small Businesses&#8221;, was launched with Dara Calleary, the outgoing Fianna F\u00e1il TD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Small businesses and microenterprises are of huge significance to the Irish business sector,&#8221; Mr Calleary said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It is very encouraging to see the enthusiasm that these organisations have for adopting digital tools, driven by government supports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Knowing that through them, even businesses with only a handful of employees see digital transformation projects as realistic goals gives us confidence that the sector is ready to embrace the future&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chairperson of the LEO Network John Magee said the report highlights that there is a genuine appetite among small businesses for digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;While small businesses face constant challenges, there is relevant and practical support available from their Local Enterprise Office,&#8221; Mr Magee said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John O&#8217;Shanahan, managing director of LeanBPI, said there is a strong desire among SMEs to seize the opportunities transitioning into the digital world brings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;By collaborating strategically with all stakeholders and building on existing supports, we can help Irish entrepreneurs realise their businesses&#8217; full potential,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo: LEO Network Chairperson John Magee, outgoing TD Dara Calleary, Professor Anuragini Shirish and John O Shanahan of LeanBPI Article originally posted on RTE News Friday Nov 15 New research has found that there is a strong appetite for digital transformation among small businesses. 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