What is the Diligentsia & Alternative Business Funding (ABF) partnership about?
We understand how frustrating a loan rejection can be. That’s why Alternative Business Funding (ABF) has partnered with Diligentsia to help you identify and address the issues affecting your funding application, at no cost to you.
Using Diligentsia’s FREE loan readiness solution, you can:
Complete a quick 5-minute checklist to assess your loan readiness
Identify key gaps in your funding application
Receive personalised recommendations to address those gaps
Access a business dashboard to track your progress
Once you have improved your readiness, you can re-apply to Alternative Business Funding.
How do I generate and complete the ABF × Diligentsia Loan Readiness Checklist?
Step 1
If you do not already have a Diligentsia account:
Sign up for Diligentsia
Add your company
Subscribe to the FREE plan
After subscribing, go to your Company Dashboard → AppStore.
Step 2
Click on Loan Readiness Checklist (Alternative Business Funding).
Step 3
Your checklist will be generated (usually within a few minutes).
Step 4
Complete your checklist.
Step 5
When finished, view your report.
This right here, is a thumbnail. The report is extensive.
FAQs
Q: What is the Diligentsia & ABF partnership about?
A: It helps SMEs who have been declined a loan identify gaps in their funding readiness, fix them using Diligentsia’s free tools, and reapply to Alternative Business Funding with improved readiness.
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: From your Company Dashboard → AppStore → Alternative Business Funding / Loan Readiness Checklist.
Q: What if I don’t have a Diligentsia account?
A: You must create a Diligentsia account and subscribe to the FREE plan (or another plan) to access the checklist.
Q: I already have a Diligentsia account. How do I access the checklist?
A: Go to your Dashboard → AppStore → Growth Ready → Alternative Business Funding.
Q: Do I need a Pro subscription to access the checklist?
A: No. You can access the partner modules, including this checklist, on the FREE plan.
Q: Can I save my progress and return later?
A: Yes. Your progress is saved automatically.
Q: Where do I go to complete a saved checklist?
A: From your Company Index → Company Dashboard → AppStore → Alternative Business Funding.
Q: How long does it take to generate the checklist?
A: Usually under 5 minutes. While waiting, you can review your free KPI report.
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: Why isn’t my company appearing during the search step?
A: Double-check the spelling and confirm your company is registered in the UK. If it still does not appear, contact support.
Q: What if I forget to upload supporting documents?
A: Uploading files is optional but recommended for more complete analysis. You can regenerate the checklist later with additional information.
Q: Can I download the checklist report?
A: Yes. Once completed, you can download the checklist report and the workflow report as PDFs.
Q: What is the workflow report?
A: The workflow report tracks your action items, recommendations, and completion status to help you improve your loan readiness.
Q: Can I get feedback on my completed checklist?
A: Yes. The system provides personalised risk insights and recommendations for each section.
Q: Can I retake the checklist if my business situation changes?
A: Yes. You can generate a new checklist at any time using updated information.
Q: Can I duplicate my checklist?
A: No. Checklists cannot be duplicated.
Q: What happens after I complete the checklist?
A: Review your report, address the identified gaps, and reapply to Alternative Business Funding with improved readiness.
Q: What if I want to test the partnership module privately with a few clients before full launch?
A: Diligentsia can support a soft launch based on your requirements. Please contact support to discuss.
Q: Who can I contact for help?
A: Use the help chatbot on the Diligentsia website or email support@diligentsia.co.uk.