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Applying for finance: Top 10 mistakes made by startups and scaleups

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Neil Bellamy, head of technology, media and telecoms at NatWest, looks at the most common mistakes made by startups and scaleups when applying for finance.

Applying for finance can be a daunting task. You are putting yourself and your business out there – most often to grow or take on a new opportunity.

Most applications can now be done online and the process is easier than ever. However, it’s still easy for startups to fall into a number of common traps.

Here are the top 10 common mistakes made by startups when applying for finance:

1. Applying too soon

As with anything, timing is key.

Make sure you choose your timing carefully and don’t apply for debt before your business is ready....