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So Why Exactly Did Your Bank Say ‘No’?

Posted on: January 29th, 2017 by blsuser1 No Comments Tags: , , , , , , ,
Posted in Business Finance Tips

It can be frustrating when you are in desperate need of finance to expand your business and you get a resounding ‘no’ from your bank.

Why have they refused?

Very often it’s a reason which, if you had known about at the start of the process, you could easily have addressed.

The old saying ‘forewarned is forearmed’ is very apt in this case.

In this podcast BLS’s Rob Warlow talks about the 7 reasons why a bank would say ‘no’. Take notes and get yourself prepared for the next encounter with your bank!

Business Finance Bulletin Xtra: 7 Reasons Why Your Bank Would Say No

Posted on: August 25th, 2015 by blsuser1 No Comments Tags: , , , ,
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Why has your bank said ‘no’ to your business finance request? In this third of four special Business Finance Bulletin Xtra podcasts, BLS’ Rob Warlow discusses the 7 reasons why your bank could have said ‘no’.

Listen in below, or download if for later listening, so you don’t fall into these traps when you are looking to raise business finance.

You can also check out this podcast on our Business Finance Bulletin itunes channel.

Business Finance Bulletin Episode 78: Sources of Business Finance, Success Rates, and Why You Want to Borrow

Posted on: June 12th, 2015 by blsuser1 No Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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In the latest Business Finance Bulletin episode Business Loan Services’ Rob Warlow looks at a survey from Bibbys Financial Services which reveals the sources of finance that business owners are tapping into.

The SME Finance Monitor Report is quarterly survey on the state of the small business finance market and Rob continues his look at its findings. The question posed is how successful are business owners in getting a ‘yes’ from their bank? The answer may surprise you.

In terms of raising money from banks Rob also shares a conversation he had with a business owner on why asking your bank for too little can work against you.

And in the Business Finance Tip of the Week a clip from an interview in which Rob discusses why it’s important to know that banks are keen to understand exactly why you want to borrow and how the finance you are requesting will be used.

If you prefer to listen to the podcast version click below and you can also download this episode to your phone or subscribe to get future episodes via our channel on Soundcloud or itunes.

Getting Business Finance – Adele McLay Interviews Rob Warlow

Posted on: May 11th, 2015 by blsuser1 No Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
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If you are in the processing of looking for business finance and afraid that you may get the cold shoulder from your bank, don’t worry because there are actions you can take to improve your chances of success.

As part of Adele McLay’s Business Success Tips podcast she chats with Business Loan Services’ Rob Warlow in which shares some insider tips on getting a ‘yes’.

Rob reveals some do’s and don’ts and shares how to put together a Business Plan why your financial information is so important.

To listen in to this interview simply click below or click on the download button to load on your PC or phone.

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