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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

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

February 19, 2026

Number of B2B sellers offering at least 60 day payment terms doubles since 2020, as value of outstanding invoices rises

September 19, 2024

A new economic report reveals that over twice as many B2B suppliers now offer 60-day payment terms compared to 2020, with eight in 10 adjusting terms to secure customers, increasing risk for sellers. Nearly half of UK suppliers are owed over £10,000, and many lack confidence in assessing customer creditworthiness, with only 58% conducting credit checks.

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

August 29, 2024

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

June 20, 2024

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

May 28, 2024

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

May 7, 2024

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.