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Enterprise Electrical & Mechanical Co.
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractor
Success Secret:
"Having a "selling culture" in an industry that doesn't have many companies with that culture."
What Is Success?
"Enjoy your life; be happy."
Best Advice:
"Worry about your bottom line more than your top line."
Tipping Point:
"Success is a process and not an event, so it is hard to answer this question."
Success Secret
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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
Company Details
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Founders:
Michael Webster, 39, Charles Mandrell, 45
Website:
http://www.enterprise-co.com
Year Started:
February 2003
Initial Investment:
$450,000
Turned a Profit:
2003
First Million:
2003
2007 Sales:
$47 million
Number of Employees:
Day 1:
15
2007:
301
2008:
360*
* Projected by 2009
Company Background
Design-build commercial construction--mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, refrigeration. Commercial service--HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, boilers, chillers, kitchen equipment.
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