Selling outside the US is a realistic option for domestic companies. Dennis Zink interviews Chuck Steilen, who has been exporting products for nearly 40 years, and has an extraordinary amount of experience with Hong Kong and China.

Chuck can be reached at 941-556-9113, or at [email protected]

Raising capital is an important task for many business owners. Dennis Zink interviews Fred Dunayer, a SCORE Mentor, who has expertise in providing alternative financing (equipment leasing, inventory financing, purchase order financing and accounts receivable financing) to companies in need of cash. Fred is principal of The Interface Financial Group, and can be reached at 941-400-0977 or by email at [email protected]

Purchasing a franchise has benefits and challenges for those starting a business. Dennis Zink interviews Bob Melberth, a SCORE Mentor and franchise owner, who consults with clients that are exploring opportunities to purchase franchises. Bob can be contacted at Manasota SCORE, 941-955-1029 or at manasota.score.org.

An exit strategy is an important part of business planning, and one option is to sell the business. Dennis Zink interviews Norm Silverstein, a SCORE Mentor and expert on evaluating, buying and selling businesses. Norm can be reached by contacting Manasota SCORE at 941-955-1029, or by visiting our website at manasota.score.org

Purchasing an existing business is an option for those that would like to have their own company. Dennis Zink interviews Norm Silverstein, a SCORE mentor with extensive experience buying and selling businesses. To contact Norm, contact Manasota SCORE at 941-955-1029 or visit our website at manasota.score.org.