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9 Steps to Handle Business Loan Rejection

Up and Running

Ask what would have made a difference and which credit reporting agencies your bank used to get information about your business. As you do this, frame the conversation right. Banks compete for small business customers and sometimes a borderline case can get approval from a different bank. Small business loan FAQ.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

In all these cases, capital is provided to fuel forecasted growth without creating a commitment to a particular vision for future funding rounds, exit goals, and associated blitzscaling. Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. The State of Flexible VC.