Insights

A fresh perspective on small business

The Yorkshire and the Humber local authorities where workers have been hit hardest by COVID-19

Our research reveals the local authorities in Yorkshire and the Humber where workers have faced the biggest impact from the pandemic.

Nearly 6 in 10 SMEs use personal money to help run their business

We surveyed over 600 small business owners in December last year to understand how they'd been impacted by the pandemic and their thoughts on the year ahead.

New iwoca index identifies cash flow as key reason for SMEs applying for finance

Our new SME Expert Index will provide regular snapshots of the lending market from the perspective of industry experts.

Weathering the storm together

A year on from the first lockdown, our COO Seema Desai reflects on pulling through tough times as a team.

iwoca launches support for Yorkshire’s female business owners

We've launched a new support initiative for women business owners in Yorkshire as local data suggests female workers in the region have been more affected by the pandemic than many other parts of the UK.

We're the top small business lender in the Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200!

We've been named as the top small business lender, and highest ranking fintech firm in The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200.

Weathering the storm together

A year on from the first lockdown, our COO Seema Desai reflects on pulling through tough times as a team.

How Pink Pig Financials is helping its customers reach their goals with iwocaPay

By using technology like iwocaPay, Pink Pig Financials is streamlining their customers processes and laying the foundations for success.

Customer stories

How iwocaPay helped Arfon Consulting stand out from the competition

Offering better payment terms meant Arfon Consulting was able to win more clients and bigger contracts

Customer stories

Latest data shows one in five workers in micro businesses are furloughed

Micro businesses could face additional hurdles in recovering from the pandemic compared to larger firms due to a greater reliance on the furlough scheme and a lack of confidence in seeking financial support.

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We aim to lend over £200 million to small businesses before CBILS applications close in January

With the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) extended until the 31st January 2021, we’re aiming to lend over £200 million to small businesses in need.

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We’ve made iwocaPay free for small businesses during lockdown

We decided to make our “buy now, pay later” invoicing product – iwocaPay – free till 2021 to support small businesses impacted by coronavirus.

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