Uber Changes Rating System to Be ‘Fairer’ For Drivers

by synergycap1 | Apr 27, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Non-Bank Loans, Working Capital

Uber on Wednesday introduced a few changes to its rating system aimed at making things a little “fairer” for drivers. The first change applies to UberPool, the option that lets you ride and split the cost of your trip with someone else headed in...

Remember Where You Parked With the Google Maps App

by synergycap1 | Apr 27, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Non-Bank Loans, Working Capital

Ever have a mini panic attack because you couldn’t remember where you parked your car? You may never have to live through that frustrating situation again, thanks to Google. The company on Tuesday introduced a new Google Maps feature for iOS and...

In Defense of Not Hustling. Here’s How to Focus on What Really Makes a Difference

by synergycap1 | Apr 27, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Productivity, Working Capital

If you could accomplish all your business goals, and not work an ungodly amount of hours to make it happen, would you jump at the chance? Most of us would say yes. But in reality, as entrepreneurs we often do the opposite. There’s no shortage of people telling...

Amazon Look Is a Camera That Picks Your Outfit

by synergycap1 | Apr 27, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Non-Bank Loans, Working Capital

The experience of shopping for clothes on Amazon just got a bit closer to visiting a bespoke tailor or personal stylist thanks to Wednesday’s unveiling of the Amazon Look, the latest gadget powered by the retail giant’s Alexa voice assistant. Amazon...

What If Investors Who Held Their Shares Longer Got More Voting Power?

by synergycap1 | Apr 27, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Working Capital

Executive Summary Long-term oriented companies create more financial value and more jobs. But too many firms cave to the short-term pressures of shareholders, especially activist hedge funds. Holding-period based voting rights could change that. Each common share...

Is Your Competitor A “Mutton-Headed Mugwump?”

by synergycap1 | Apr 27, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Sales, Working Capital

When British Prime Minister Theresa May called for a general election last week, who knew the political discourse in Britain would turn so negative and so quickly? But it did. The two candidates – May and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn – are in a...