Have you heard of "Linkedin"?
I describe it to those unfamiliar with it as "Facebook for Professionals". What I like most about it, is that folks who know you or have done business with you - at present, or over the years, can go on the record for you and vouch for you, which is a very important in my business - which is chock full of scoundrels and liars only too happy to separate you from your hard earned money. I also use it for research and to post information, such as this announcement, which I posted just today:
Discussion: Active Lenders LinkedIn: Seeking Accredited Investors
"White Knight Commercial Funding is seeking Accredited Investors with whom we may establish a relationship for our clients who have executed Reg D 505 and 506 private placement offerings. For the SEC's definition of what makes an 'Accredited Investor', please see:
http://www.sec.gov/answers/accred.htm
The private placement opportunity we are involved in currently addresses a product that will revolutionize medical and food service sanitation procedures.
Over six years and 6M has already been expended in product development and testing, funding is for final phase market penetration. The company has achieved global partnerships with major corporations both in licensing and distribution which will ensure demand for the product well into the future.
Please reply privately."
You never know what will come out of the ether when you post things on the internet, but so far I must say, LinkedIn has worked pretty darn well for me. I tell anyone considering working with a commercial lending outfit that isn't a recognized Bank - see if the guy or gal you are working with has established business relationships, see if they have a history, look for a LinkedIn profile. I always invite any one new to White Knight to do just that - and feel free to call any of my or my partner's connections. 98% of them are folks whom we have done business - and ask them for their opinion. There is no better way to engender faith in an organization than to speak to someone who can speak openly about their experience and provide a reference. If you haven't done so, I encourage you to check it out! You will be glad you did.
