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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

Over 300,000 SMEs may cut jobs to cope with hike in employer National Insurance

iwoca SME Expert Index: Clouds part in small business outlook as SME brokers bullish on economy

The latest iwoca SME Expert Index reveals a surge in optimism among SME finance brokers, with 73% feeling positive about the future of small businesses. Despite the economic challenges, recession fears are at a record low, although political uncertainty remains a concern, with mixed opinions on the new Labour Government’s impact on SMEs.

Peterborough named best British city for SME jobs

SME lender iwoca publishes annual ‘Top 25 Towns & Cities for SME Jobs’ ranking for 2024, revealing the best places in Britain to work for a small business

Larger loans for SMEs: Applications for loans over £100k grow by half as SME optimism returns

SMEs are increasingly seeking larger loans over £100,000, with applications growing by 56% as optimism and demand for finance rise in 2024.

iwoca secures £270m from Citi and Barclays, taking total investment in the business past £1bn

iwoca secures £150m from Citibank and Insight Investment for its German expansion, as well as an additional £120m from Barclays and Värde Partners for the UK, taking total gross investment in the business past £1bn.

Wolverhampton tops rankings as best place in England to be a female entrepreneur

Wolverhampton is ranked the best city to be a female entrepreneur in England, according to a new study by iwoca.