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No. 971 Power Equipment Direct Bolingbrook, IL

	Year	2008
	Industry	Retail
	Founded	2002
	Growth	377.5%
	2004 Revenue	$3.5 million
	2007 Revenue	$16.5 million
	Employees	18
	Website	www.powerequipmentdirect.com

What it does:
Power Equipment Direct sells snow blowers, air compressors, pressure washers, and electric generators through four online stores to homeowners and contractors nationwide.

Why it's growing:
The company has expanded product offerings and improved online store efficiency. It also recently launched Snowblowers Direct, which included a new database design tied to current inventory, as well as offering priority shipment. It is redesigning the remaining three Web stores to include the new database design.

What's noteworthy:
The company's entire customer service team works from home and telecommutes, enabling the company to attract and retain top talent.