by synergycap1 | Jun 19, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Lead, Working Capital
“As a boss, you’re a terrible communicator.” This was a conversation that took place quite a few years ago during my corporate days. One of my direct reports had decided to give me a tongue-lashing. Looking back, I didn’t know my own...
by synergycap1 | Jun 19, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Lead, Working Capital
For some folks, small talk comes naturally. Others, like me, find it excruciating in all but the smallest doses. For the chit chat challenged, one way to make small talk more bearable is to arm yourself ahead of time with less boring conversation openers. While yet...
by synergycap1 | Jun 19, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Lead, Working Capital
A few months ago, I received a panicked call from a client who owns a creative agency. Three of his key employees had met him at the elevator that morning, personal possessions in hand, and announced they were off to build an agency of their own. My client, I’ll...
by synergycap1 | Jun 18, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Lead, Working Capital
I’ve interviewed probably a hundred CEOs and, with few exceptions, my observation has been “the bigger the company, the bigger the jerk.” CEOs, especially in big companies, tend to be self-centered, clueless, overconfident and utterly convinced of...
by synergycap1 | Jun 16, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Lead, Working Capital
I grew up in a large and boisterous family where get-togethers often felt like being ringside at a loud sporting event. Conversations were always fast and spirited. Interruptions were plentiful. Earlier this week, watching senior lawmakers interrupt Sen. Kamala Harris...
by synergycap1 | Jun 16, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Lead, Working Capital
While management trends may come and go, some tried-and-true things every great boss does can’t be argued any other way. The very best leaders are always able to inspire their employees to remain loyal, hard working, and enthusiastic. If you hope to be a great...
