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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

Rising inflation is top concern for small businesses going into 2022

April 13, 2022

Our new data reveals small businesses’ top concerns going into the new year.

Rising bills mean one in four SMEs have had to increase prices for customers

April 11, 2022

Our new research reveals the effects of rising inflation and business costs – particularly energy bills – on small business owners.

Exclusive broker insight on the SME lending market

March 16, 2022

A deep dive into how trends developed and shifted throughout 2021

iwoca's Q3 SME Expert Index: SMEs focus on growth and turn to Recovery Loan Scheme

November 2, 2021

We're releasing our Q3 ‘SME Expert Index’: an exclusive index of UK brokers which provides specialist insight into how and why small businesses are accessing finance.

We're launching free mental health support for all small businesses in the UK

October 12, 2021

Our new research reveals that only 30% of SME owners experiencing poor mental health have sought professional help. We're today launching free mental health support – which will be available for all small business owners – in partnership with online therapy platform Spill.