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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

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

April 4, 2024

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

One in eight SME owners use Online Influencers to boost Sales and Marketing

March 21, 2024

According to iwoca, usage of social media influencers by SMEs is on the rise, with 13% endorsing this approach. Most found it had a positive business impact. TikTok usage also tripled among SMEs since 2021, particularly for those under 44. Businesses cited concerns about representation authenticity and high costs when considering influencers.

iwoca partners with business account provider Countingup to offer flexible loans

February 26, 2024

iwoca announces a partnership with business account provider Countingup to make business finance available to almost 10,000 of Countingup's users at the touch of a button.

iwoca SME Expert Index: Recession concerns drop by a third in a year, as small businesses demand larger loans

February 7, 2024

SME anxieties regarding a potential recession have eased by a third (32%) since Q4 2022, though inflation concerns remain.

SMEs in 2024: Optimistic for growth but indifferent about politics

January 15, 2024

Small business optimism returns in 2024, as half of SMEs anticipate growth this year, according to new research from iwoca – one of Europe’s largest small business lenders.