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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

One million businesses can now get 12 month payment terms

June 29, 2023

Read our press release on our two new iwocaPay features: 12 month payment terms and a trade credit spending limit.

Rising costs mean ‘going green’ deprioritised by SMEs

June 8, 2023

Read our latest research on SME owners' thoughts on 'going green', and the challenges they're facing in doing so.

iwoca SME Expert Index: SME confidence makes a cautious comeback

May 12, 2023

Our latest SME Expert Index results show that signs of confidence are emerging in the SME lending market, but business running costs and a tough lending environment are causing concern. Read our press release to find out more.

iwoca SME Expert Index Q1 2023 - full dataset

May 11, 2023

Full data set for the iwoca SME Expert Index Q1 2023.

Top 25 Towns & Cities for SME Jobs 2023

May 2, 2023

Full data set for the 'Top 25 Towns & Cities for SME Jobs 2023' list.