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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

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Some very good advice is offered at the SBA community blog. http://community.sba.gov/community/blogs/community-blogs/small-business-cents/five-tips-finding-and-securing-private-investors-your-start

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The following website on the SBA Blog offers some good advice regarding venture capital and funding for a Startup Business.

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Question: I have a start-up business with three other partners.  We have developedsome ideas for consumer products.   After five years of partnering, patenting, prototyping and manufacturing, we are trying to introduce the first product to large retailers.  We have not had any success to date. What do you suggest? Answer: We strongly urge any new product innovator to seek competent and

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Question:I have been running a small retail business for the past 10 years and for the first time I am truly worried about the future. Our sales have been dropping and we feel it is attributable to this weak economy, which seems to be getting worst.  What advice do you offer? Answer:A downturn doesn’t have to spell disaster for your small business, however.  Good financial management practices

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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.For Answer: Click Read

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http://www.bplans.com/ask-bplans/user/Milton+Zlotnick/ My contributions to the best business planning website.

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How to write a business planNeed step-by-step guidance to help you write a business plan? We can help, with dozens of articles on business plan writing, from writing a mission statement to how to do financial projections and beyond. Also, be sure to check out our free sample business plans to see how other successful businesses did it.

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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 Other program highlights:    Business plan development     Management training     Sales/ Marketing advice     Internet Marketing- Social Networking     Long-term mentoring    

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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

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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?  Answer: First and foremost,

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SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is a non-profit association and a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  SCORE is dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth, and success in starting and maintaining a small businesses.  Members are trained to serve as counselors, advisors, and mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners.  SCORE

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How Does Google's Search Plus Your World Impact Adwords and Other Forms of Online Marketing?

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ADWORDS ADVICE FROM THE BEST AUTHORITY ON THE SUBJECT. Just got this email from a customer:"I am reading through your ebook at the moment. My most common search terms are already #1 ranked in Google (regular search results). Should I also advertise in ADWORDS for those same terms? Would it help me anymore or is it just a waste of money?"-RobDear Rob:You should do both. Sure, free is always a

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