Novato, CA (PRWEB) August 21, 2009 -- Goldline Research ("Goldline"), a leading provider of marketing and information services for professional services industries, today announced that Inc. has ranked Goldline number 649 on its Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Goldline is also ranked number 47 out of 500 companies in the Business Products & Services category and number 104 out of 612 companies in the State of California. The ranking is based upon Goldline's three year revenue growth of 428% and compound annual revenue growth of nearly 75% from 2005 through 2008.

"Since debuting in 1991 with 100 of the fastest-growing private U.S. companies, then expanding the following year to the Inc. 500 and again in 2007 to the Inc. 5000, the list has served as evidence of the significant accomplishments of entrepreneurial companies. As an Inc. 5000 honoree, Goldline Research shares a prestigious pedigree with some of the most successful businesses in America," said Jane Berentson, Editor, Inc. magazine.

Founded in 2004, Goldline provides marketing and information services for professional services industries to consumers and businesses alike. Goldline's Leading Providers™ research lists and online directories enable consumers to easily identify local service providers that have been certified using Goldline's in-depth research process.

"We are honored to have been recognized by Inc.," said Ryan Kluft, President, Goldline. "Our impressive growth over the last three years is the direct result of our focus on helping consumers find high quality service providers. We look forward to continuing our mission of empowering consumer choice in the professional services marketplace."

Complete information on this year's Inc. 5,000, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

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About Goldline Research:
Goldline Research is a leading marketing and information services company. Goldline Research's mission is to empower consumer choice by identifying leading professional services companies. Goldline Research has evaluated professional services firms throughout the United States using a rigorous, proprietary research methodology and has helped thousands of consumers find high quality service providers. Founded in 2004, Goldline Research is privately-held and headquartered in Novato, California. For more information, please visit www.goldlineresearch.com.