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Research finds SME revenues grow by a fifth when given access to loans

New research from Capital Economics, commissioned by SME lender iwoca, finds that SMEs receiving a loan can increase their monthly revenues by an average of 19%.

84 new businesses were created every hour across Britain in H1 2025

iwoca and Teya partner as SME demand for finance expected to rise significantly

iwoca SME Expert Index: Three in five brokers submit most SME finance applications to alternative lenders

New research from iwoca shows alternative lenders are surging ahead in the SME finance market, as high street banks lose their foothold among growth-focused businesses.

iwoca SME Expert Index: Finance brokers say conditions for SME owners have deteriorated

iwoca’s latest SME Expert Index reveals that the Labour Government has had a negative impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) during its first year in power, according to SME finance experts.

Angel of the North: Newcastle named top British city to work for an SME

Newcastle upon Tyne is ranked the best city to work for a small business in Britain, according to new research released today by iwoca, one of Europe’s largest SME lenders.

iwoca SME Expert Index: Two in five finance brokers expect surge in SME demand for loans over £100,000 in next year, as recession fears ease

New research from iwoca reveals big ticket loans are set to see increased interest from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as growth ambitions resurface.

Meta channels lead the pack as 97% of SMEs now use social media for their business

New research from iwoca reveals the overwhelming majority of UK SMEs are leveraging social media, as 97% say they use platforms to boost their business. The survey of SME owners, conducted by iwoca - one of Europe’s large SME lenders - shows Meta channels dominate the top four. Facebook leads as the top SME platform with 69% of SMEs on the network, while Instagram ranks second with 67%, and WhatsApp ranks fourth with 58% of firms using the channel.