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SMEs that access finance are 70% more likely to succeed, new research finds

June 15, 2026

New research from Capital Economics, commissioned by SME lender iwoca, finds that small businesses receiving finance have more of a chance to build lasting, successful companies. The analysis finds iwoca’s SME customers are 70%, or 1.7x, more likely to remain trading after three years than the UK average.

Recession fears among UK SMEs hit two-year high as Middle East conflict squeezes costs

May 12, 2026

Five cash flow management tips for SMEs, as iwoca research reveals 28% have two months or less of cash in the bank

April 16, 2026

Full steam ahead: Darlington named top British town to work for an SME

March 31, 2026

Darlington is ranked the best town or city to work for a small business in Britain, toppling last year’s leader Newcastle, according to new research released today by iwoca, one of Europe’s largest SME lenders.

iwoca launches Credit Compass to help millions of SMEs understand and improve their business credit score

March 16, 2026

New research from iwoca, one of Europe’s leading SME lenders, reveals that a significant proportion of UK SMEs lack a clear understanding of their own financial health - a gap that could put their success at risk.

Business cost concerns hit record high as SMEs brace for April tax rises, finance brokers say

February 19, 2026

More than half (58%) of finance brokers cite increased running costs as small business owners' biggest concern, according to iwoca's latest SME Expert Index.

2026 SME Outlook: Optimism in UK economy tumbles despite strong growth projections

January 15, 2026

iwoca SME Expert Index: Three-quarters of finance brokers say Government policies harming SMEs, with Budget likely to worsen outlook

November 24, 2025

More than three-quarters (76%) of business finance specialists say the Government’s policies have had a negative impact on the UK’s 5.5m small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the situation predicted to worsen at the Budget.