Not necessarily. We look at the overall three-year growth rate from 2018 through 2021 compared with that of the other Inc. 5000 applicants. Among last year's 2021 Inc. 5000 honorees, year-to-year declines were acceptable and common. We will only be comparing your 2018 and 2021 numbers, using our definition of revenue (line 1c on your tax returns).
However, your company should be reporting higher revenue numbers in 2021 than 2018 to be considered. Companies that show lower revenue in 2021 than in 2018 will produce a negative growth rate and will be automatically disqualified.
Read more about how we calculate your growth rate here.
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The early-rate deadline to apply is March 25th, 2022, and the fee is $195.
The regular rate will be $245 From March 26th, 2022 until the deadline date of April 22rd, 2022
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The Final Deadline to submit an application is April 22rd, 2022.
The Final Deadline to submit your Revenue Verification Materials is May 6th, 2022.
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Apply here for the 2022 Inc. 5000!
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