Business: Auto repair business focused on Volkswagen and Audi repairs.
Founded: 1997
Headquarters: Minneapolis
Website: www.goodcarmavwaudirepair.com
Executives: Owners Liz and Bill Jaap
Employees: 7
2009 revenue: $820,000, up 37 percent from $600,000 in 2008. On track to reach $1 million in 2010
Quote: "You do things right and down the line things work out for you. That's where the karma comes in." -- Bill Jaap
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