2006 Hot 100 - Displaying 81-100
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Cybera Inc. - Nashville, TN
http://www.cybera.net
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Private broadband wide-area network solutions
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Founder(s):
Cliff Duffey
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$8.9M
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Initial Investment:
$6.5M
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Success Secret: Stay focused. We know the specific needs of our customers, so we built our company to address those specific requirements. We do not try to be all things to all people.
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82
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Mack Fire Protection LLC - Cromwell, CT
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Fire protection contractor
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Founder(s):
William J. Wells
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Began:
2005
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2005
Sales:
$1.2M
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Initial Investment:
$10K
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Success Secret: It's not the job you have that puts you out of business, it's the job you don't have! Be aggressive!
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83
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Kayak.com - Norwalk, CT
http://www.kayak.com
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Travel search engine
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Founder(s):
Steve Hafner, Paul English
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Began:
2004
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2005
Sales:
$3.6M
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Initial Investment:
$15.5M
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Success Secret: Hire the most talented team around, and give them the freedom to build the travel site they'd want to use.
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84
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Advance Med LLC - Cedar Park, TX
http://www.advancemed.org
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Health-care staffing
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Founder(s):
Kaine Smith, John Clements
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$7.1M
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Initial Investment:
$100K
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Success Secret: The most important part of having a successful business is hiring good employees.
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85
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Performance Fire Protection - Mooresville, NC
http://www.performancefire.com
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Fire sprinkler system installation and service
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Founder(s):
Edward W. Cook, Roger D. Burroughs
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$6.6M
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Initial Investment:
$350K
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Success Secret: Focus on employees and customers. Take good care of your employees.
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86
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Style West - Oxnard, CA
http://www.havaianasus.com
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PR/marketing for high-end fashion and surf brands
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Founder(s):
David Sengstaken, Kerri Sengstaken
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$6.3M
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Initial Investment:
$120K
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Success Secret: If you can't be successful doing business the right way, then it's not worth doing at all.
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87
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BMI Gaming Inc. - Boca Raton, FL
http://www.bmigaming.com
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Distributor and remanufacturer of arcade games
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Founder(s):
David Young
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$5.5M
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Initial Investment:
$250K
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Success Secret: Be the leader, not the follower. Understand your niche in the marketplace better than your competitors.
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88
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Jet Group Inc. - Miami, FL
http://www.jetgroup.net
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Aircraft line maintenance and flight-critical component services
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Founder(s):
Alicia Villacorta, Miguel A. Villacorta
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$7.7M
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Initial Investment:
$500K
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Success Secret: Take care of your customers as you would want to be taken care of, and keep long-range objectives in sight.
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89
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RE/MAX Legends - Alta Loma, CA
http://www.remax-legends-ca.com
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Real estate services
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Founder(s):
Jodie Lee
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$8.2M
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Initial Investment:
$250K
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Success Secret: Never lose sight of the importance of delivering quality services to your clients.
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90
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4 Star Electronics - San Clemente, CA
http://www.4starelectronics.com
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Distributor of electronic components
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Founder(s):
Duane Wilson, Josh Wilson, Jake Wilson
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$6.95M
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Initial Investment:
$200K
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Success Secret: In this business, you're only as good as your suppliers.
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91
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The Brokers Group - Princeton, NJ
http://www.thebrokersgrp.com
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Technology and clinical trial consulting
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Founder(s):
Dan Reynolds
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$7.3M
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Initial Investment:
$100K
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Success Secret: Make company culture a strategic goal. Find a voice for all employees, and build a team culture that empowers employees to thrive.
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92
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Sunlight Saunas - Lenexa, KS
http://www.sunlightsaunas.com
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Infrared saunas and spa products
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Founder(s):
Connie Zack, Aaron Zack, Jason Jeffers
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$6.7M
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Initial Investment:
$200K
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Success Secret: Understand your customers! Take the time to listen and understand the customers' needs. Once you understand their needs, you will be able to sell your product.
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93
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LogoWorks - Lindon, UT
http://www.logoworks.com
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Graphic design services for small businesses
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Founder(s):
Morgan Lynch, Joey Dempster
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$7.3M
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Initial Investment:
$200K
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Success Secret: Exceed your customers' expectations.
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94
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Gain Inc. - Richmond, VA
http://www.gainresponsemarketing.com
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Direct marketing agency
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Founder(s):
Peter A. Trost III
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$6.4M
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Initial Investment:
$1M
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Success Secret: Having excellent and dedicated employees who work in a culture that fosters dignity and respect for one another
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95
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Team C Construction - El Cajon, CA
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Concrete construction
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Founder(s):
David Clarke, Carla Clarke
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$6.97M
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Initial Investment:
$6K
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Success Secret: Plan to serve and not to be served; attitude is everything.
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96
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Emergent Network Solutions - Allen, TX
http://www.emergent-netsolutions.com
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Software and services for VoIP service providers
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Founder(s):
Nathan Franzmeier
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$5.5M
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Initial Investment:
$100K
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Success Secret: People. Attracting and retaining talent is the secret to success. Without the right people on your team, you cannot experience success.
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97
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Investor Relations International - Sherman Oaks, CA
http://www.irintl.com
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Investor relations services
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Founder(s):
Haris Tajyar
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$4.96M
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Initial Investment:
$10K
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Success Secret: It's good to grow big, but not at the cost of making your clients feel small. Know what the client really needs, which may or may not be what the client thinks he or she wants, explain it, then deliver it.
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DoublePositive Marketing Group Inc. - Baltimore, MD
http://www.doublepositive.com
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Sales lead provider to mortgage lenders
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Founder(s):
Sean Fenlon, Joey Liner, Jeff Tse
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Began:
2004
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2005
Sales:
$1.5M
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Initial Investment:
$15K
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Success Secret: Always respond quickly to the market and its demands--don't argue with it.
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99
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The Korinek Group - Dallas, TX
http://www.tkgmedstaff.com
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Physician placement and consulting services
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Founder(s):
Steve W. Korinek, John Jaynes
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Began:
2004
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2005
Sales:
$2.1M
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Initial Investment:
$100K
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Success Secret: Respect our clients. They have many firms to choose from, so we strive to be the best client advocate in our industry.
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100
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Amerit Consulting Inc. - Lafayette, CA
http://www.ameritconsulting.com
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Staffing and consulting
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Founder(s):
Gary Herbold, Dan Williams, Amein Punjani
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$4.5M
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Initial Investment:
$5K
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Success Secret: Our guiding principle is "Never forget we impact people's lives." Remembering this keeps us focused on delivering the level of service that differentiates our company.
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