We had the good fortune of connecting with Naushad Shahzad and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Naushad, Let’s talk about principles and values – what matters to you most?
Following through. Someone who doesn’t keep their word is someone you cannot count on. When you give someone your word, it doesn’t mean a successful outcome. It means you will make every attempt to deliver what you promised. Even if that means you’re unsuccessful in achieving the desired outcome, you followed through. That holds more weight than any guarantee you’ll get in life.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
NRS Capital provides financing solutions to businesses seeking access to the capital they need to grow. Through proprietary technology, we and our funding partners make decisions based on the overall health of a business and not solely on a business owner’s credit. We understand that the thought of accessing capital can be a grueling process. We’re here to navigate businesses through the process quickly and efficiently. Our application process is simple and takes 1-2 days. Approvals are made based on a 1-page application and the three most recent months of business bank statements. Traditional banking can’t offer that type of speed, and if a business owner’s credit is below a certain threshold- they are immediately declined. That’s not how it works here, we evaluate how your business is performing. We are here to serve. We are here for all the small and medium businesses who don’t know that funding options are available to them, even if their personal credit is less than perfect. Our minimum requirements are: 1 year in business, 550 FICO, and a minimum of $120k in annual revenue. We do not provide startup financing.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Some of my favorites spots to show a friend a great time: Bones (I’m originally from NY and this meets the steakhouse standards)
The Beltline
Piedmont Park
Rumi’s for some excellent Persian cuisine
LaBellas’s for some excellent pizza
Buckhead nightlife
The Battery
The Zoo
Georgia Aquarium
Eight Sushi

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My parents and my wife. My parents did everything right. They instilled the right values, lessons, discipline, and most of all-love. But I didn’t always follow their advice, And I faced a lot of obstacles and trouble as a young adult because of that. It wasn’t until I was about to start a family of my own when I realized how important all those lessons were. My wife made me want to be the person I’ve always strived to be like, my father. She pushed me to be honest with myself, and to accept when I’m wrong. The hardest part of that is knowing how to change. It’s a process, but having the right partner to help guide you through those types of personal challenges makes you stronger than you can ever imagine. I’m eternally grateful to my parents and my wife for all their love and support.

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