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For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
Sean Hardy
Sales Manager
Sauna Warehouse, Inc.
6 Orchard, Suite 201
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone: 800-906-2242 x291
http://www.saunas.com
sean@saunas.com
Orange County Company - Sauna Warehouse, Inc. -
Named One of Fastest Growing Companies Second Year in a Row Inc. 500 Magazine Ranks Sauna Warehouse, Inc., #153 in the United States
Lake Forest, Calif. (January 17, 2006) - Sauna Warehouse, Inc. was ranked #153 overall on the prestigious <>Inc. 500 - a ranking of the five-hundred fastest-growing private companies in the country. Sauna Warehouse, Inc. has achieved this distinction with three year average annual sales growth of 686.8% up from last year's 481%. Here's why Sauna Warehouse is growing. The aptly chosen - www.saunas.com - has a strong domain name presence - giving the company a foothold in the sauna and steam room business. Visitors from every area of the U.S. especially the north mid-west, including a large Scandinavian community have found Sauna Warehouse's online presence an efficient way to order products and conduct business. Founded with the concept of supplying saunas manufactured by the biggest names in saunas worldwide, Sauna Warehouse, Inc. is truly a virtual warehouse. While eliminating the need for a costly brick & mortar warehouse, Sauna Warehouse, Inc. has been able to leverage its success, continuing its growth and now offers a private label line.
"Sauna Warehouse is elated to be counted among the twelve other Orange County businesses honored in the Inc. 500," said Dave Dickerson, CEO of Sauna Warehouse, Inc. "We have challenged ourselves to continue our growth this year, and considering it is two years in a row, the Sauna Warehouse team is very proud to be recognized as an innovative company." Dickerson continues, "In addition to our unmatched customer care and consulting, the company has flourished and gained a competitive edge through processes that make it simple to choose, purchase, and receive products in a hassle-free environment for both consumers and builders." The companies that made this list represent the vanguard of American industry, posting an average three-year sales growth of 769%. Inc. 500 companies posted aggregate 2004 revenue of $15.9 billion, and 84% of them were profitable. Most importantly, Inc. 500 companies were engines of job growth, having created more than 95,000 jobs since the companies were founded. The Inc. 500 list generated 25,180 new jobs in the past year alone, a stunning 35% year-over-year increase. Compare this with the total number of employees among Fortune 500 companies, which declined in 2001, 2002, and 2003 before experiencing a 1.3% uptick of 306,045 jobs in 2004. The Inc. 500 ranks privately held companies according to year-over-year sales growth from 2001 to 2004. With approximately 75% of all new job creation in the U.S. coming from entrepreneurial businesses, the Inc. 500 opens a window onto the companies and industries that are driving the economy forward. To be eligible for this year's Inc. 500, companies had to be U.S.-based, independent and privately held through their fiscal year 2004, and have had at least $500,000 in net sales in the base year of 2001. In addition, their 2004 sales had to exceed 2003 sales.
Companies are ranked on cumulative three-year sales growth from 2001 to 2004. Inc. verifies all information using tax forms and audited financial statements from certified public accountants and by conducting interviews with company officials. About Inc.
Inc., the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. It provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Inc. is also the only publication that focuses on small to medium-size businesses, responsible for more than half the nation's gross domestic product and 70% of its new jobs. And Inc. looks beyond work to address the entrepreneurial lifestyle. Inc., a Mansueto Ventures LLC publication, inspires and informs, with cutting-edge coverage that reflects our readers' energy, brashness, and imagination. About Sauna Warehouse, Inc.
With experience in the sauna industry since 1987 and an established web presence since 1997, Sauna Warehouse, Inc. has been the leading supplier and most widely used website for architects, contractors, health clubs, hospitality and consumers; providing complete sauna kits (both pre-cut and modular), heaters, steam room equipment and accessories. Sauna Warehouse, Inc. offers more options and manufacturers than any other online sauna or steam room supplier. Sauna Warehouse Inc.'s knowledgeable staff can be reached either at 800-906-2242 or customerservice@saunas.com
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