This boy from the Bronx runs a $50 million company and has a heart of gold. He is unparalleled, say those who know him well, in leading by example and inspiring others to be their best. More
Alure Home Improvements of Hicksville, N.Y., attributes its growth from a sales volume of $18 million in 2002 to $27 million in 2004 to Partner Points, a program that promotes repeat and referral business. About 12 years ago, president Carl Hyman (Big50 1993) began promoting profitable referral and repeat work by sending out a newsletter, setting up a service department for warranty work, and creating the early version of the Partner Points program, where the client who referred the company the most won a Caribbean vacation. More
What's it worth to you, and your company, when you can get past customers to bring you new business? Carl Hyman, chairman and part-owner of Alure Home Improvement, figures it's at least worth the cost of a trip. More
