Inc. magazine names iBuyOfficeSupply.com to the Inc. 500|5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent entrepreneurs.
iBuyOfficeSupply.com is a leading Internet retailer of office supplies, furniture, and imaging and technology products. Established in 2007, iBuyOfficeSupply.com is one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America with 226% growth over the past three years. iBuyOfficeSupply.com combines technological innovation, competitive pricing and great customer service to build strong customer relationships and to sustain growth into the future.
“We’re honored to make this list again,” said Ron Weber, President. “We wouldn’t be here without the hard work and dedication of our talented staff. More importantly, our success means we’re connecting with the consumer in a meaningful way; whether through our pricing, technical innovation or customer service.”
In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rates for 2012 Inc. 500|5000 companies remain an impressive 97%. The companies on this year’s list report having created 400,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $299 billion.
“Now more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500|5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is,” says Inc. magazine Editor, Eric Schurenberg.
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Methodology
The 2012 Inc. 500|5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2008 to 2011. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2008. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2011. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2008 is $100,000; the minimum for 2011 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000.
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 710,106, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology.
About iBuyOfficeSupply.com
Established in 2007, iBuyOfficeSupply.com is a leading office products Internet retailer offering deep discounts, superior customer service, and expert product knowledge. iBuyOfficeSupply.com provides an exceptional value in a crowded marketplace; embracing technology, innovation, and competition to bring considerable savings to the consumer. Call us at 866-568-0524 or visit us online at ibuyofficesupply.com/.