What Are the Requirements to Make the Inc. 5000 List?

Who doesn’t want to show off their company to the world as a fast growing, mover and shaker, king of the domain?

Everyone right?

I know I do!

But finding the requirements and understanding them can be a wee bit frustrating, so spelled them out for you in a simple list with links for more information.

First…

Why Apply to Be On The Inc. 5000 List?

Appearing on the Inc. 5000 is one of the highest honors a growing private business can receive. Launch your company into greater success with nationwide recognition as well as coverage from Inc. — the essential resource for starting, running, and growing a business.

“You Are America’s Entrepreneurial Benchmark

For almost 40 years, through good times and challenging times, entrepreneurs have remained the key influence over the economy and the Inc. 5000 list has remained the key benchmark for entrepreneurial success. For many finding success in adversity is the fuel to keep going, reaching, and lifting us all higher.

That’s why, more than ever, we need you to be 5000 strong. Show the world what you know: Because of your hard work and dedication, we’re more resilient than ever.”

Inc. 5000 List is your first major milestone as an entrepreneur.

You din’t just make it on a personal level, you made it on a national level and you likely required a team to pull you up that high.

You created jobs.

You turned the economic engine of this nation.

You rock!

When You Make the Inc. 5000 List, You Get…

• National and Global Recognition: Exposure in national, local and industry media. All honorees receive a dedicated company profile on Inc.com. You’ll receive national, local, and industry recognition — in past years, the Inc. 5000 list has received millions of media impressions.
• Brand Appeal: Media exposure via national, local, and industry outlets. We’ll even provide you with a toolkit to help you promote this honor.
• Greater Productivity: Boost employee morale. Improve recruiting opportunities. Tout your achievements. Public acknowledgment of your company’s success improves team spirit and creates a competitive edge for your company.
• Sales Advantages: Stronger sales momentum. Credibility with prospects and investors you can’t buy at any price.
• Invaluable Networking Opportunities: Share ideas with exclusive community of Inc. 5000 business leaders. New sales and partnership opportunities through high-quality networking.
• Knowledge: You’ll get business insights and learn of new resources and best practices from fellow honorees.

All of the requirements must be met, and be verifiable and true for your company to qualify to make the Inc. 5000 list in any given year.

Inc. 5000 Company Requirements:

• Be privately-owned, based in the United States, independent (not a subsidiary or division of another company)
• Have started earning revenue by March 31st of the first year
• Had revenue no less than $100,000 in year 1
• Had revenue no less than $2,000,000 in year 4
• Revenue in year 4 exceeds revenue in in year 1

Should these change, I will update the list.

Click here to apply and learn more about the Inc. 5000 list.

*Please note that revenues must be under one LLC or corporation. Common Paymasters are not eligible for the Inc. 5000.

Ready to apply? Visit www.inc.com/inc5000/apply

BONUS: Apply for the Inc. Best Workplaces!

They’ll name 400+ companies to the list, and dozens more to additional recognition categories this year. If your company has achieved excellence in company culture, your odds of being included are good!

Get the recognition your remarkable company deserves — now more than ever.

Great entrepreneurs embrace change. So it’s no surprise that entrepreneurial organizations are redefining what it means to be a great workplace.

Not that long ago, the term “best workplace” might have called to mind an open-office design with a stocked fridge and mindfulness pods. But now that work is remote for many firms, “best workplaces” means having the best company culture, whether a team operates in a physical or a virtual facility.

Inc. Best Workplaces awards the company cultures that thrive in the face of adversity. Cultures that, in response to a pandemic, redefine the workplace and continue to enrich it. Cultures that foster employee growth and advancement at all levels. Cultures that make their company truly worthy of being named one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces.

Apply today to be recognized as a place where people love to work, one that sets the standard for excellence in company culture. All applicants will receive a valuable company-overview report offering actionable insights on your company’s strength.

Apply for Inc. Best Workplaces. Click here to submit your application: https://inc-bestworkplaces.secure-platform.com/a.

To be eligible for a 2022 Inc. Best Workplaces award, your company must submit an application, complete the Quantum Workplace employee survey, and meet each of the following qualifications:

• Be independent (not a subsidiary or division of another company)
• Be based in the United States
• Have at least 10 permanent employees
• Have been in business at least 2 years
• Have total annual revenue less than $1 billion

There are a few limited exceptions to the qualifications. Please email our team with any questions: [email protected].

Why Apply to the Inc. Best Workplaces Award?

For nearly 40 years, Inc. magazine has been devoted to recognizing America’s most dynamic businesses and honoring the great things they do. Last year, more than 400 companies made the cut and were honored as a Best Place to Work in our print magazine and on Inc.com. Honorees in 2022 will enjoy the following benefits:

• National Recognition — Be honored as an employer of choice, and elevate your firm’s brand as an employer.
• Invaluable Insights — Learn what your employees are really thinking with a company overview filled with valuable information you can use to improve your day-to-day operations and workplace environment.
• Visibility & Media Exposure — Be featured in the May/June 2022 issue of Inc. magazine, get a dedicated company profile on Inc.com, and receive national and local coverage from the likes of Yahoo! Finance and Businesswire.
• Greater Productivity & Retention—Drive engagement and the enthusiasm of your current employees while sending a clear message that your company’s culture is a primary strategic priority. Improve recruiting opportunities with prospective employees.
• One-Year Subscription — As part of your application, you will receive a one-year subscription to Inc. magazine, the leading business publication with news, tools, and advice to help your company continue to succeed.

Be proud of the workplace you’ve created. Take a few minutes to apply and let Inc. magazine declare your company one of the best places to work in America.

Be ready to submit your application by April to avoid missing the deadline.

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