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.

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HOW CAN I SELL A NEW PRODUCT TO LARGE RETAILERS

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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?

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HOW TO COPE WITH BUSINESS DOWNTURN

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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?

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A downturn doesn’t have to spell disaster for your small business, however.  Good financial management practices will help you weather even the worst of economic times, and be ready to capitalize on new opportunities will inevitably come with good times return.  For solutions read more.

ANGEL INVESTORS

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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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