2005 Hot 100

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81	Jenkco Inc. - Fontana, CA http://www.jenkco.com
	Computer distributor
	Founder(s): Shawn Jenkins, Greg Rowney
	Began: 2003
	2004 Sales: $2.2M
	Initial Investment: $15K
	Success Secret: Do not be afraid of change. Take a chance, and believe in your ability.

82	American Realty Professionals Inc. - Conyers, GA http://www.americanrealtypro.com
	Real estate brokerage
	Founder(s): Shane Mask, Traci Mask
	Began: 2002
	2004 Sales: $2.9M
	Initial Investment: $150K
	Success Secret: Value long-term relationships over short-term profits.

83	DZP Marketing Communications - New York, NY http://www.dzpusa.com
	Advertising & marketing
	Founder(s): John Barker, Brian Diecks
	Began: 2003
	2004 Sales: $1.9M
	Initial Investment: $78K
	Success Secret: You can't pay rent with receivables. Cash flow is king.

84	Investor Relations Int'l. - Los Angeles, CA http://www.irintl.com
	Investor-relations services
	Founder(s): Haris Tajyar
	Began: 2002
	2004 Sales: $3.5M
	Initial Investment: $10K
	Success Secret: It takes about 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently. --Warren Buffett

85	Crown Partners - Dayton, OH http://www.crownpartners.com
	Consulting & systems integration
	Founder(s): Richard Hearn, Dave Bennett, Mark Kennedy
	Began: 2001
	2004 Sales: $5.1M
	Initial Investment: $6K
	Success Secret: Most partners are only good for dancing. Pick partners that you have a history with (successes and failures).

86	GetActive Software - Berkeley, CA http://www.getactive.com
	Provider of relationship-management products for membership organizations
	Founder(s): Sheeraz Haji
	Began: 2000
	2004 Sales: $6.1M
	Initial Investment: $9M
	Success Secret: Hire the smartest, most talented individuals you can find, and keep them happy. Surround yourself with people who will help ensure the success of your clients and your business while making you look good in the process.

87	IO Integration Inc. - San Francisco, CA http://www.iointegration.com
	Systems integration
	Founder(s): Eric Rewitzer, Mike Holt, Nige Oswald, Brian Anderson
	Began: 2001
	2004 Sales: $3.8M
	Initial Investment: $150K
	Success Secret: Persistence, follow-up and effort.

88	Sierra Logic - Roseville, CA http://www.sierralogic.com
	Silicon storage solutions
	Founder(s): Bob Whitson, Margie Euashenk, Bryan Cowger, Joe Steinmetz
	Began: 2001
	2004 Sales: $4.4M
	Initial Investment: $200K
	Success Secret: Always trust your intuition.

89	Quest Builders Group Inc. - New York, NY http://www.questbuildersgroup.com
	Construction management
	Founder(s): Raymond Murray, Patrick J. Fitzpatrick
	Began: 2000
	2004 Sales: $5.2M
	Initial Investment: $10K
	Success Secret: It is better to do less work efficiently than more work by the seat of your pants.

90	American Broadband Inc. - Uniontown, PA http://www.american-bb.com
	Private network service provider
	Founder(s): Stephen John, Andy Newton, Paul Bullington, Eric Daniels
	Began: 2002
	2004 Sales: $2.2M
	Initial Investment: $5.1M
	Success Secret: You can't be all things to all people. Focus on what you do best, and perform beyond people's expectations.

91	Measurable Solutions - Clearwater, FL http://www.measurablesolutions.com
	Executive training
	Founder(s): Jeff F. Lee, Shaun Kirk
	Began: 2001
	2004 Sales: $4M
	Initial Investment: $0
	Success Secret: Promote broadly to all potential public, and internally make sure everyone's purposes align with the goals of the group.

92	Expression Analysis - Durham, NC http://www.expressionanalysis.com
	Genetic testing services
	Founder(s): Steven Casey, Donald Holzworth
	Began: 2001
	2004 Sales: $3.3M
	Initial Investment: $1.2M
	Success Secret: Customer service: We do not differentiate ourselves on price--we provide a higher level of service and quality. For us to compete with academic institutions that have captive audience mentalities, we must show our clients the value of our services, which justifies our higher commercial pricing.

93	Shearer & Associates - Huntsville, AL http://www.shearerassociates.us
	Facilities & security engineering
	Founder(s): Robert F. Shearer
	Began: 2000
	2004 Sales: $4.3M
	Initial Investment: $32K
	Success Secret: Take good care of your people. Be open and honest, with no secrets.

94	Mel's Tire LLC - Emporia, KS
	Retail tires & suspension; auto & light truck repairs
	Founder(s): Melvin Reed, Joseph Dreier, Allen Mize, Todd Preisner
	Began: 2002
	2004 Sales: $2.6M
	Initial Investment: $312.5K
	Success Secret: If you treat people the way you would like to be treated and give great service, they will come back.

95	Business Vitals LLC - Columbia, SC http://www.businessvitals.com
	Information security consulting & outsourcing
	Founder(s): Jeff Brewer
	Began: 2001
	2004 Sales: $3.1M
	Initial Investment: $50K
	Success Secret: Surround yourself with capable people, people of integrity, and people who aren't afraid to tell you what they think.

96	Excel Occupational Health Clinic PC - Bedford Park, IL http://www.excelhealth.net
	Occupational & sports medicine practice
	Founder(s): Joe Laluya, Ed Pillar
	Began: 2001
	2004 Sales: $3.1M
	Initial Investment: $350K
	Success Secret: Become an expert in a focused area, and people will seek you out for that expertise.

97	ExtenData Solutions LLC - Englewood, CO http://www.extendata.com
	Mobile computing & automated data collection solutions
	Founder(s): Steve Sager
	Began: 2002
	2004 Sales: $2.9M
	Initial Investment: $400K
	Success Secret: Surround yourself with good people, and good things will happen.

98	Auctionpay Inc. - Portland, OR http://www.auctionpay.com
	Fundraising solutions & services for nonprofit organizations
	Founder(s): Jeff Jetton
	Began: 2001
	2004 Sales: $3.2M
	Initial Investment: $200K
	Success Secret: Make really good decisions, and recover quickly from the bad ones.

99	Brand Resources Group - Atlanta, GA http://www.brandresourcesgroup.com
	Communications consulting
	Founder(s): Jane L. Barwis
	Began: 2001
	2004 Sales: $3M
	Initial Investment: $20K
	Success Secret: You can do anything if you put your mind to it. This is not only the best business advice, it's also great life advice.

100	Big Island Grill - Kailua Kona, HI
	Restaurant
	Founder(s): Bruce Goold, Maile Goold
	Began: 2002
	2004 Sales: $1.97M
	Initial Investment: $60K
	Success Secret: We keep our customers happy by serving good food with good service at affordable prices.

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