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Beacon Technologies
Systems integrator
Success Secret:
"We take care of people, not technology."
What Is Success?
"Doing what you love and getting paid for it. Also, having a balance between work and family."
Best Advice:
"Cash is king."
Tipping Point:
"Hiring professional managers"
Success Secret
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Best Advice
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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:
Nashville, TN
Founders:
Bill Hapner, 40, Charles Blankership, 55
Website:
www.beacontech.net
Year Started:
February 1998
Initial Investment:
$80K
Turned a Profit:
1998
First Million:
1999
2002 Sales:
$5.1M
2006 Sales:
$18.9M
Number of Employees:
Day 1:
3
2006:
125
2007:
135*
* Projected by 2008
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