Why Italy’s Bank Rescue Looks a Backward Step for Europe

by synergycap1 | Jun 26, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Business Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Finance, Non-Bank Loans, Working Capital

A sweetheart deal to wind down two small banks raises wider questions about state support for lenders.

I Always Underestimate How Much Work a Project Will Take–and It’s the Secret to My Success

by synergycap1 | Jun 26, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Productivity, Working Capital

Over the last two years I interviewed more than 150 entrepreneurs trying to uncover what their keys to success were. Among the top three things they said were essential to achieving their business goals was doing the work. Consistently. Even though most people...

Studies Show Narcissists Get Promoted More Often. But Do They Make Better Leaders?

by synergycap1 | Jun 26, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Lead, Working Capital

While competent, hard-working employees may be the most qualified for the job, they’re not always the ones getting promoted. In fact, studies show narcissists are more likely to be given leadership positions. There’s a good chance you’ve encountered...

You’ll pay more for your federal student loan starting Saturday

by synergycap1 | Jun 26, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Finance, Non-Bank Loans, Working Capital

College students and their families can expect to pay more as they borrow for the fall semester. Starting Saturday, interest rates will rise on new federal loans for 2017-2018. Rates were set based on the Treasury Department’s May 10 auction of 10-year notes....

US core capital goods orders, shipments slip in May

by synergycap1 | Jun 26, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Economics, Finance, Non-Bank Loans, Working Capital

New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods unexpectedly fell in May and shipments also declined, suggesting a loss of momentum in the manufacturing sector halfway through the second quarter. The Commerce Department said on Monday that non-defense capital goods orders...

3 Lessons From Backstage at ABC’s ‘Funderdome,’ a Pitch Competition Where the Audience Chooses the Winner

by synergycap1 | Jun 26, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Working Capital

I’m a lucky guy. Earlier this year, I got to sneak off from my day job and hang out with 13 inventors on Mark Burnett’s latest television show, Steve Harvey’s Funderdome. It’s a show where contestants compete for seed funding from the audience...