Business: A retail consulting and management company focusing on the health care industry that helps clients plan, execute and manage retail operations Founded: 1994
Headquarters: Minneapolis
Employees: 13
Executives: Mindy Thompson-Banko, founder and president; Maria Markusen, partner and chief operating officer
2007 revenue: About $2 million; same is projected for 2008
Strategy: Seek partners or investors to grow the company at a faster rate; promote new book; seek to expand new Simply Merchandising service among new and existing clients
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