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What really helps SMEs through downturns?

Cláudia Custódio examines how improved access to finance affects firms’ especially during recessions. In an era of reoccurring economic shocks, resilience depends not on permanent support, but on timely, well-judged intervention.

29 January 2026
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Does influencer marketing really work in 2026?

20 January 2026
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Why dreamers and realists are key to innovation, and how to bring them together

19 November 2025
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Luigi Rizzo on bridging theory and practice in global finance

12 November 2025

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Dr Omar Merlo, Associate Professor of Marketing Strategy, offers insights from his latest book on the Swiss watch industry crusader
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The Health Plan can help build a stronger NHS provided policymakers have access to the latest evidence in order to make informed decisions and address inequalities.
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The views expressed in IB Knowledge are those of the individual authors or contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position of Imperial College London. This page contains links to insights and resources provided for information and reflective purposes. Please note that some content may use different terminology or definitions and is not verified or endorsed by Imperial.

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