We Recorded VCs’ Conversations and Analyzed How Differently They Talk About Female Entrepreneurs

by synergycap1 | May 17, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Working Capital

Executive Summary When venture capitalists evaluate investment proposals, the language they use to describe the entrepreneurs who write them plays an important (but often hidden) role in shaping who is awarded funding, and why. A study from Sweden, in which...

Transportation pioneer paves the way for modern package delivery system

by synergycap1 | May 17, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Working Capital

The first thing Gary Dunbar wants to do when you arrive at the FedEx Ground headquarters in Moon is give you a tour of the company’s sprawling facility. Walking down the spacious halls, he seems to know everyone in the building. Every few steps, someone greets...

4 Daily Practices to Better Connect With Your Remote Team

by synergycap1 | May 17, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, Grow, Working Capital

By Krish Chopra, co-founder of United Medical Rotations. Working remotely is like being on an island: It’s great for execution, but on our team, everyone needs to know they have a cell phone to the neighboring island. One TINYpulse survey even indicated that 91...

Here’s the Advice I’d Give My Just-Graduated Self

by synergycap1 | May 17, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, The Inc. Life, Working Capital

When I graduated, I got a ton of great advice from my professors, alumni, friends, family members and more. They sent me links to open jobs that they thought I would be a good fit for, gave me feedback on my cover letters and website copy, and propped me up with...

I’m Not Going to Respond to Your Networking Email–Here’s Why

by synergycap1 | May 17, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Finance, The Inc. Life, Working Capital

I’m a big believer in the power of networking, and I genuinely enjoy the chance to meet new people. So, when I see an email from a stranger pop into my inbox, I’m usually excited about the prospect of what’s in that message. But, here’s the...

This is how to be sick at the office if you absolutely have to go in

by synergycap1 | May 17, 2017 | Bad Credit Loans, Bank Lending, Business Lending, Business Loans, Capital, Economics, Finance, Non-Bank Loans, Working Capital

A few years ago, I went on the internet and diagnosed myself with tuberculosis. And even though my diagnosis was completely wrong, I was legitimately ill and could have used a sick day— yet my boss insisted that I come in anyway. I was convinced that my presence...