Idaho Falls, Idaho, Aug. 25, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inc. magazine today ranked Valued Merchant Services NO. 809 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy--America’s independent entrepreneurs. Online retailer ideeli tops this year’s list. Valued Merchant Services joins Ideeli, Scentsy, Pandora Radio, LinkedIn, Zillow, Vizio, Honest Tea, Dunkin Donuts and many other prominent brands featured on this year’s list.
In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 94 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/5000.
"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 Jane Berentson.
Valued Merchant Services provides business of all types across the US with Credit Card Processing, Merchant Accounts, Merchant Services, Ecommerce, Mobile Payment Solutions, Free ATM Placement, Credit Card Terminals & POS Software, Electronic Check Services, Gift Card Programs, Business Loans, Working Capital Loans and Cash Advance
MEDIA CONTACT:
CHRIS DEL GRANDE
PRESIDENT
VALUED MERCHANT SERVICES
800.531.8575 X 100
208.243.0818
CHRIS@VALUEDMERCHANTS.COM
WWW.VALUEDMERCHANTS.COM
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Methodology
The 2011 Inc. 500 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2007 to 2010. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2007. Additionally, they had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent--not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies--as of December 31, 2010. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2007 is $100,000; the minimum for 2010 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, which can be found at www.inc.com/500.
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) 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. Visit us online at www.inc.com.