by synergycap1 | Aug 17, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Networking, Working Capital
“I hope you’re winding down your weekend nicely. First off, I apologize for the “cold” outreach…” This is an excerpt of a recent email I received–and a good example of one that will get deleted in record time. As a venture...
by synergycap1 | Aug 15, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Networking, Working Capital
A little over a decade ago, Tim Ferriss was a nobody with a nutritional supplement startup. He wrote a self-help book from the tech entrepreneur perspective and called it “The 4-Hour Workweek” — a title he now likes to joke sounds like it’s...
by synergycap1 | Aug 14, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Networking, Working Capital
Advice is cheap. As a new business owner, you don’t have to take any advice you hear, but failing to listen and learn from someone’s prior experience can cost you a fortune. As a long-time mentor and business advisor, I find it ironic that many look only...
by synergycap1 | Aug 14, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Networking, Working Capital
In an ideal world, high-powered people would be dying to talk to you. In reality, however, it can be hard to get busy, successful people on the phone, much less sitting across from you in a cafe. In a post on his website, I Will Teach You to Be Rich, GrowthLab CEO...
by synergycap1 | Aug 2, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Networking, Working Capital
As someone who travels to at least a few conferences every year, I know there are some initial thoughts and experiences that everyone has. First, if you have to fly to attend a conference, there’s always the existential fear of a delayed or canceled...
by synergycap1 | Jul 28, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Networking, Working Capital
The opening minutes of a face-to-face meeting at a networking event sets the tone for the rest of your conversation with peers. Even though you may not know each other personally, it’s important to introduce yourself and set aside the first few minutes for...