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Christmas Lights Etc.
Christmas tree and decor retailer
Success Secret:
"Hard work, initiative, good timing and a bit of luck"
What Is Success?
"Constantly looking forward, setting and achieving new goals"
Best Advice:
"Don’t be afraid to fail"
Tipping Point:
"Removing barriers that inhibited growth"
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Tipping Point
Sources of Startup Capital
Friends & family
Venture capital
Bank loan
Private investors
Line of credit
Credit cards
Savings/personal funds
Company Benefits
Health insurance
Flextime
Life insurance
Company car
Telecommuting
401(K)
Tuition reimbursement
Stock options
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Company Details
Location:
Cumming, GA
Founders:
J. Chris Miller, 37, William T. Hale, 38
Website:
www.christmaslightsetc.com
Year Started:
March 2000
Initial Investment:
$4K
Turned a Profit:
2000
First Million:
2003
2002 Sales:
$672K
2006 Sales:
$5.8M
Number of Employees:
Day 1:
2
2006:
10
2007:
14*
* Projected by 2008
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