How can a soloist surpass much larger companies and reach the prestigious Inc. 500 roster of fast-growing privately held firms? By staying nimble, creating a deep network of referrals, and using creative thinking to transfer risk and retain profits for his own firm.
Those nuggets of advice were among the gems shared during a recent chat with Jim Fairchild, the first soloist to reach the annual Inc. 500 list. Fairchild's one-person firm, Coggin & Fairchild Environmental Consultants, Inc., didn't just squeak in at the bottom of the list. With a whopping $3.4 million in revenue in 2006, the company landed a spot in the top quarter, at number 121.
Lessons From a Soloist Who Reached the Inc. 500 List
Posted by Becky under Success StoriesFrom http://www.inc.com 5949 days ago
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