2006 Hot 100 - Displaying 61-80
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Sourcery - New York City, NY
http://www.sourceryonline.com
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Product design and global sourcing
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Founder(s):
Scott Milstein, Noah Ross
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$8.1M
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Initial Investment:
$300K
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Success Secret: Hire the right people--people who recognize the constraints of a small business, yet are determined, persistent and focused enough to overcome them.
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Millenium Staffing & Management Svcs. - Las Vegas, NV
http://www.milleniumstaff.com
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Temporary staffing, direct-hire placements and executive recruiting
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Founder(s):
Donna Lattanzio, Jennifer DeHaven
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$10.1M
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Initial Investment:
$30K
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Success Secret: The golden rule is our No. 1 principle. We treat all with dignity and respect. Deliver what you promise. It grows trust, loyalty and respect--a great formula for building an excellent reputation within your industry.
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Zone Mechanical - Alsip, IL
http://www.zonemechanical.com
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Refrigeration and HVAC contractor
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Founder(s):
Daniel Palubiak, Frank Petrosino
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$11.6M
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Initial Investment:
$175K
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Success Secret: Treat people fairly.
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Direct Agents Inc. - New York City, NY
http://www.directagents.com
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Internet advertising agency
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Founder(s):
Dinesh Boaz, Josh Boaz
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Began:
2003
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2005
Sales:
$6.9M
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Initial Investment:
$50K
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Success Secret: Nothing ever comes easily. You have to take risks and work twice as hard to get what you want.
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65
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Diaz Produce - Forest Park, GA
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Produce wholesaler
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Founder(s):
Jorge Antona, Mike Jardina, Rene Diaz
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Began:
2003
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2005
Sales:
$7.2M
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Initial Investment:
$75K
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Success Secret: Stick to what you're good at!
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66
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TekPartners - Coral Springs, FL
http://www.tekpartners.com
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IT services
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Founder(s):
Harris Katz, Vito Scutero, Jerald Sowell
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$8.99M
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Initial Investment:
$100K
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Success Secret: Empower, motivate and reward your employees daily, weekly, monthly and yearly. Loyal and motivated employees will help a company reach new heights.
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Equity Consultants LLC - Richfield, OH
http://www.equityconsultants.com
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Mortgage company
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Founder(s):
Goran Marich, Ryko Marich
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$8.4M
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Initial Investment:
$75K
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Success Secret: Think BIG! The only limits to your success are those you place on yourself. Set high standards, and you will grow into your expectations.
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Zag - Santa Monica, CA
http://www.zag.com
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Online automotive retailer
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Founder(s):
Scott Painter, Tom Taira, Greg Brogger, Robert Buce, Oded Noy, Jim Nguyen, Nick Pernbald, Jim Berger, Galia Linn, Michelle Koch, Adam Fell
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Began:
2004
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2005
Sales:
$2.8M
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Initial Investment:
$32M
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Success Secret: Raise enough cash to think big, and never let any one shareholder, including you, gain enough control to determine the outcome.
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Talisman International LLC - Washington, DC
http://www.talisman-intl.com
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Consulting practice specializing in information security, and litigation and regulatory assistance
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Founder(s):
Michael J. Hutsell, Arthur J. Wacaster, Thomas H. Heitman, Hugh L. Thompson Jr., John A. Olshinski, O. Niel Skousen
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$8.5M
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Initial Investment:
$79K
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Success Secret: Only accept work in areas where we are well-qualified, and always do high-quality work.
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Dynamic IT Solutions - Eden Prairie, MN
http://www.dynamicits.com
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Computer reseller
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Founder(s):
Dan Westin, Dave Van der Heide, Chris Thommes
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Began:
2004
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2005
Sales:
$2.7M
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Initial Investment:
$290K
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Success Secret: You will miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.
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Atlas Mortgage Services - Salinas, CA
http://www.atlasmortgageservices.com
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Mortgage brokerage
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Founder(s):
Robert Fernandez
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Began:
2003
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2005
Sales:
$5.2M
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Initial Investment:
$100K
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Success Secret: People. From clients to the receptionist to the top producing agent, everyone's role is vital to the success of the company.
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Eurostar International Corp. - Doral, FL
http://www.eurostarcorp.com
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Wholesaler of cellular phones
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Founder(s):
Ana Cardoso, Antonio Brites
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$10.2M
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Initial Investment:
$8K
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Success Secret: Do not lose control over your business, regardless of how much you grow.
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MX Logic Inc. - Englewood, CO
http://www.mxlogic.com
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E-mail defense solutions for businesses
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Founder(s):
John Street, Scott Chasin, Michael Lipfield
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$7.9M
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Initial Investment:
$26M
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Success Secret: Approach your business from the perspective that there's a lot you don't know. Great opportunities can be missed when you believe you know everything.
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BlueLine Equipment - Prescott, AZ
http://www.bluelineequip.com
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Manufacturer of cleaning equipment
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Founder(s):
Thom Fielding, Mark Loftin
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$9.1M
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Initial Investment:
$250K
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Success Secret: Providing outstanding customer service and support
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EnerNOC Inc. - Boston, MA
http://www.enernoc.com
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Demand response and energy management solutions
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Founder(s):
Tim Healy, David Brewster
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$10.4M
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Initial Investment:
$10.4M
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Success Secret: Don't look back. Look ahead at the opportunities down the road, and spend less time agonizing over yesterday's wrong turns.
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Techlink Northwest - Bellevue, WA
http://www.techlinknw.com
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Technical staffing
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Founder(s):
Donn Harvey, Debra Harvey
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$8.3M
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Initial Investment:
$40K
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Success Secret: Hire great people, get great advice, and answer the phone.
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Crown Partners LLC - Dayton, OH
http://www.crownpartners.com
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Software, consulting and systems integration for the content management industry
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Founder(s):
Richard Hearn, Dave Bennett, Mark Kennedy
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$9.4M
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Initial Investment:
$6K
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Success Secret: Superior clients and attracting and retaining superior employees
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Enginuity LLC - Mechanicsburg, PA
http://www.enginuity-lcc.com
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Industrial and commercial mechanical contracting and services
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Founder(s):
Jim Mooney, Jim Elash, Jeff Winterborne
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$5.92M
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Initial Investment:
$300K
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Success Secret: A good friend asked me, "When you are 60, will you regret not knowing if you could have built a successful company?" My answer was yes. The rest is history.
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Delivery Agent Inc. - San Francisco, CA
http://www.deliveryagent.com
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Sales of products seen on TV and movies
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Founder(s):
Mike Fitzsimmons
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$6.1M
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Initial Investment:
$5.5M
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Success Secret: You can't get a hit from the dugout.
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Motive Advertising - Stateline, NV
http://www.motiveadvertising.com
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Advertising agency
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Founder(s):
Brendan Jevon Smith, Colin Johnson
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Began:
2003
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2005
Sales:
$4.5M
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Initial Investment:
$0
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Success Secret: Believe in yourself, and listen to your gut. Be proactive in all aspects of your business, but give employees latitude to make an impact.
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