Fine Solutions Makes Inc. 500|5000 for the 4th Year in a Row

Aug. 30, 2012 - PRLog -- The Inc. 500|5000, Aug 28 (FINE SOLUTIONS) – Seattle, August 28, 2012 -- Inc. magazine today ranked Fine Solutions, Microsoft’s leading partner in the Western US, NO. 3504 on its 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. Fine Solutions joins Spirit Airlines, television maker Vizio, Honest Tea, Dunkin Donuts and Metrokane, makers of the Rabbit corkscrew, among other prominent brands featured on this year’s list. The entire list of 2012 honorees will be published in the September issue of Inc. Magazine.

“It is simply a great honor to be recognized not once or twice, but four years in a row by Inc. Magazine’s 5000 List,” said Dan Fine, Managing Partner and CEO of Fine Solutions. “Our team is dedicated to the growth, well-being and sustainability of our clients and that, in turn, has created the same atmosphere for us as a company. On behalf of all the excellent talent at Fine Solutions, I’d like to thank Inc. Magazine’s acknowledgement of our achievements and we look forward to the special distinction of a fifth 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.

More about Fine Solutions, Inc. and the Inc. 500|5000

About Fine Solutions
Since 2008, Fine Solutions has helped companies with all areas of business development, organization and insight. Though their client base focuses in the Northwest, Fine has a rich customer portfolio that stretches across the United States and into Australia, Canada and Mexico as well. Their business model consists of four practice areas which help companies align their growth targets to Fine’s offerings and services: Foundation, a full managed and cloud services provider (Office 356, hardware products and user support, file and information sharing); Fundamentals, specializing in Enterprise Resource Planning software (Microsoft Dynamics AX and GP); Growth, experts in business development processes (Microsoft Dynamics CRM and customized solutions); Insight, proficient in business intelligence (dashboards and customized reporting). These areas give Fine Solutions the unique distinction of housing four of the most important business development needs under one roof. What’s more, they are proficient in delivering them as fixed package offerings, ensuring on-time and on-budget.
For more information, please visit www.fine.com.

Award Methodology
The 2012 Inc. 5000 list was ranked through the comparison of percentage revenue growth from 2008 to 2011. Qualifying companies must have been founded and generating $100,000 by March 31, 2008 and at least $2 million in revenue by the end of 2011. 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, 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, which can be found at www.inc.com/500.

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. For more information, visit www.inc.com.