What is the Diligentsia and Alternative Business Funding (ABF) Partnership about
We know how frustrating a loan rejection can be. That’s why Alternative Business Funding has partnered with Diligentsia to help you identify and address your funding issues, at no cost to you. You can then re-apply to us at Alternative Business Funding.
With Diligentsia’s FREE loan readiness solution, you’ll;
Take a quick 5-minute checklist to assess your loan application readiness
Identify key gaps
Get personalised recommendations to fix those gaps.
Access a business dashboard to track your progress.
How can i generate and complete the ABF X Diligentsia checklist?
If you don't have an account on Diligentsia prior to this, you can click here to go to the ABF X Diligentsia checklist page, add your company and your checklist would be generated, you'd also be given a free KPI report.
ABF Checklist Page. Click on "Let's Go! - It's FREE"
Search for your UK company and confirm.
Confirm Company
Fill in the popup form. Add your website(check and confirm), add 5 keywords that explain your business activities, select whether your company is Pre revenue or Post revenue early stage or mature, your company objective would be prefilled as growth ready, last date of submitted loan application, add your company email, what your funding would be used for and click submit.
Your company description would be generated indicating that your company has been added.
When you click next, your checklist would start generating. It doesn't take long. In the meantime, you can view our free KPI report tailored for your business.
Click "Free KPI Report" to view the KPI report. When your checklist is ready, the "Ok, next" button changes from grey to red and you can now click it to go to your checklist.
Your checklist is ready and you can now answer and view your report when you are done. You can also view your workflow report. Check more on the workflow report here.
While answering the checklist, we provide you risk and recommendation, depending on your answer.
You can always save your checklist and complete it later, but you'll have to register to do that.
When you click on Save for Later, you are directed to the registration page. Fill in your details, agree to the terms and conditions and click register.
A login code is sent in an email also with a welcome email from our platform. Fill in the code in the popup on the website.
You'll be taken to your company index and you can go to your company dashboard from there.
To complete the checklist that you've saved for later, click on "Company Dashboard" from your Company Index. Click on "Anylist Checklists"
You'll see your checklist. Click on Alternative Business Funding to continue your checklist.
Your checklist.
Complete it and view your report. You can also download a pdf format of your report.
You can also view your workflow report. You can also download a pdf format.
If you already have an account with Diligentsia and you've already added your company and you want to take the checklist, go to the dashboard, scroll down to your appstore and click on "growth ready", then click on Alternative Business Funding. It requires a Pro subscription.
Click on Growth Ready and click on Alternative Business Funding.
Wait for few minutes while your checklist is being generated.
checklist is generated.
You can also view your report and workflow report when you're done. If you already have an account and a dashboard, you can always complete your checklist by going back to the Appstore, clicking on Growth ready and clicking on Alternate Business Funding.
Troubleshooting FAQs
Q: What is the Diligentsia & ABF partnership about?
A: It helps SMEs who’ve been declined a loan to identify gaps in their funding readiness, fix them with free tools from Diligentsia, and reapply for funding via Alternative Business Funding.
Q: Is the loan readiness checklist really free?
A: Yes, the checklist is completely free and includes a bonus KPI report.
Q: Where do I access the ABF loan readiness checklist?
A: Go to the checklist page from the Diligentsia website and click “Let’s Go! – It’s FREE.” or on your dashboard, go to the Appstore, click on Growth Ready and click on Alternate Business Funding
Q: What if I don’t have a Diligentsia account?
A: You can still take the checklist. If you want to save or complete it later, you’ll be prompted to register.
Q: Can I save progress and return to the checklist later?
A: Yes, but you must register first to enable the "Save for Later" feature.
Q: What information do I need to start the checklist?
A: Your UK company name, website, 5 keywords describing your business, company stage, objective, email, and use of funds.
Q: Why isn’t my company appearing during the search step?
A: Double-check your spelling and ensure the company is registered in the UK. If it still doesn’t appear, contact support.
Q: What if I forget to upload supporting documents?
A: Uploading files is optional but recommended for better results. You can always re-generate the checklist later with additional input.
Q: My checklist is stuck at "generating." What should I do?
A: Refresh the page and check your internet connection. If the issue continues, contact support.
Q: How long does it take to generate the checklist?
A: Usually under 5 minutes. While waiting, you can view your free KPI report.
Q: Where do I go to complete a saved checklist?
A: From your Company Index, go to your Company Dashboard > Anylist Checklists > Alternative Business Funding or go to your Company Dashboard > Appstore> Growth Ready > Alternative Business Funding.
Q: I already have a Diligentsia account. How do I access the checklist?
A: Go to your dashboard > AppStore > click “Growth Ready” > select “Alternative Business Funding.”
Q: Can I download the checklist report?
A: Yes, once completed, you can download both the checklist report and the workflow report as PDFs.
Q: What is the workflow report?
A: It’s a progress-tracking tool showing your action items, recommendations, and completion status.
Q: Why does the "Ok, next" button stay greyed out after I start?
A: The checklist is still generating. It will turn red once ready to proceed.
Q: Can I get feedback on my completed checklist?
A: Yes, the system provides personalized risk and recommendation feedback for each section.
Q: What happens after I complete the checklist?
A: You can review your report and reapply to Alternative Business Funding with better readiness.
Q: What if I want to test my partnership module privately with a few clients before full launch?
Yes, we can help you do a soft launch based on your requirements
Q: Can i duplicate my checklist?
No, you cannot duplicate your checklist.
Q: Do I need a Pro subscription to access the checklist if I already have an account?
A: Yes, existing users need a Pro subscription to access the ABF checklist through the AppStore.
Q: Can I retake the checklist if my business situation changes?
A: Absolutely. You can regenerate a new checklist at any time with updated details.
Q: Who can I contact for help?
A: Use the help chat on the Diligentsia website or email support@diligentsia.co.uk.