Btek Ranked Second in Information Technology Staffing Industry; Top Industry Publication Lists Texas Company as Second Fastest Growing in Country.Business Editors & High-Tech high-tech also hi-tech adj. Informal Of, relating to, or resembling high technology. high-tech Adjective same as hi-tech Adj. 1. Writers HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 2002 Btek, a leading provider of information technology and healthcare staffing solutions with headquarters in Texas, has been named the second fastest growing IT staffing company in the country by a top industry publication. Btek is one of a 100 companies to receive the 2002 Purple Squirrel squirrel, name for small or medium-sized rodents of the family Sciuridae, found throughout the world except in Australia, Madagascar, and the polar regions; it is applied especially to the tree-living species. distinction. The Purple Squirrel 100 ranks companies based on net sales Net Sales The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted. Notes: This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight growth during a three-year period, in addition to analyzing the number of consultants, recruiters and branch locations. Btek reported sales of $7.7 million in 2001 up from $2.5 million in 2000. The company is on track for earning $16 million in 2002. The 2,266 percent increase in sales growth for 2002 significantly exceeds the average IT staffing company's yearly growth rate of 20 percent. Steve v. t. 1. To pack or stow, as cargo in a ship's hold. See Steeve. Wilbur, Btek vice president of operations, said he is honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. by the recognition and credits the Btek account management team's quality relationships with clients and the excellent character traits of Btek candidates. "Btek's philosophy is to provide an unmatched level of service that emphasizes long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. personal attention and a complete understanding of clients' staffing needs that results in a perfect match in both candidate skills and personality," Wilbur said. The Purple Squirrel 100 list derives its name from an industry term referring to the impossible-to-find job candidate. "The Talent Economy" magazine is the only magazine in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. that exclusively provides the business and information needs of the IT staffing/services industry. The Houston Business Journal also recently recognized Btek as the second fastest growing small business in the area, in addition to being ranked the fourth fastest growing private company by the University of Houston Small Business Development Center. For more information, contact Wilbur at Btek by telephoning 713/465-4825 or logging on to www.btekit.com. |
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