PROFILE - MILTON ZLOTNICK

Mr. Zlotnick,    a Certified Public Accountant  was the founding and managing partner of Apfel, Levy, Zlotnick & Company, a midsize CPA firm in New York City before joining SCORE.  He served for a number of years on the New York State Society of CPA's Financial Planning Committee.  Mr. Zlotnick has taught at the College of Staten Island (Options Program), New York.  

Milt for many years was a Community Leader and Host for America on Line, Business "Know How" division providing advice on business plan preparation.  In addition, he has prepared numerous seminars for SCORE including seminars concerning Internet Commerce.  Milt is a cyber-counselor for SCORE and a contributor to Business Plan Pro (www.bplans.com).  Milt has been with SCORE since 1996.

ANGEL INVESTORS

Question:

I have a great idea for a new product but do not have the money to produce it.  Banks have turned me down since they do not loan to startup companies without money or collateral. I have heard of investors called “Angel Investors” and would like to know how to find them.  Also, what do they need to know before investing in my company and what do they get in return.

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LINK TO - BUSINESS PLAN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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HELPING VETERANS - IN BUSINESS - STARTING A BUSINESS

Veterans:
Join a new and free program designed to help veterans succeed in starting a business, or enhancing an existing business. You will receive  in depth local training on any or all of the programs listed below

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•     Business plan development

•     Management training

•     Sales/ Marketing advice

•     Internet Marketing- Social Networking

•     Long-term mentoring

•     Admission to SCORE business workshops

•     Available to Veteran Family Members

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PROTECT YOUR COMPANY NAME AND LOGO

Question:

I just started a home-based business designing accessories for mobile electronic devices.  I would like to protect my company name and logo.  Can you explain how I can accomplish this?

Answer:

If you have a business name, catch phrase, logo design or a combination of those that you want to legally protect, you’ll need to bone up on trademarks—a form of relatively low-cost legal protection for this type of “intellectual property.”

Applying for a federal trademark, or its companion the service mark, is a crucial step toward protecting a business name. But trademarks are not the same as patents and copyrights, even though the differences are not widely understood. While there are similarities, they serve different purposes.

SHOULD YOU FORM A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY?

Question:
I have developed a unique educational program to assist children with learning disabilities.  What type of entity should I start my program with?  I have very little startup capital.  I was told that I should incorporate as a not-for-profit company as opposed to a for profit company.  If I do, how would I be rewarded?  What procedure do I have to follow?
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