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April 16, 2026
New research from SME lender iwoca reveals the scale of the cash flow pressures facing UK small businesses, with many operating on limited reserves, uneven income and slow access to funding. This coincides with iwoca’s launch of a free new benchmarking tool that lets business owners compare their cash flow position against similar firms.
March 31, 2026
March 16, 2026
October 15, 2024
Nearly half (49%) of small businesses say they have not benefited from falling inflation this year, according to a new poll commissioned by iwoca — one of Europe’s largest SME lenders.
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.
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.
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
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.
