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Pumpbiz Inc.
Pump sales and solutions
Success Secret:
"An exceptional website backed by knowledgeable staff"
What Is Success?
"A growing company providing 100 percent customer satisfaction"
Best Advice:
"The customer is always right."
Tipping Point:
"The growth of a customer base with repeat customers"
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What Is Success?
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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:
Northbrook, IL
Founders:
Jeff Richmond, 48
Website:
www.pumpbiz.com
Year Started:
March 2000
Initial Investment:
$450K
Turned a Profit:
2003
2002 Sales:
$271K
2006 Sales:
$2.3M
Number of Employees:
Day 1:
1
2006:
6
2007:
10*
* Projected by 2008
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