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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

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.

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.