In the first quarter of 2023, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced fluctuations in lending and showed signs of recovery. This blog examines the finance needs of SMEs during this period, highlighting the impact of weak demand, regional variations in lending, rebounding applications, the performance of invoice finance and asset-based lending, and the stability of SME financial resources. Overview of SME Lending in Q1 2023 The Business Finance Review by UK Finance provides valuable insights into the lending landscape for SMEs during the first quarter. Despite challenges, SMEs demonstrated resilience and adaptability, with financing trends reflecting the economic conditions of