No long nights, no cubbies, no walls... What about working weekends? Well, none of that, either. And, all the while, no offshoring of work. In fact, Menlo Innovations is keepin' their peeps right here in Michigan. A bit of an alternative working environment, wouldn't you say? Either way, you should be just a little bit jealous. Come on! No weekends!
Excerpt:
So far, Sheridan's belief that an innovative company could take root
here in rust-belt Michigan -- and teach others a process and
methodology for innovation -- appears to be succeeding even in today's
trying economy.
Menlo employs 50 people today, up from around 30
two years ago, and expects to hire another 25 this year. Revenues hit
$2 million in 2006, rose to $2.5 million in 2007 and are running 70%
ahead of last year thus far in 2008, Sheridan said.
Menlo has made investments in 13 of its clients and has started to receive royalty checks from two of them.
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