The British Internet retailer was founded in 1998 by Michael Smith and Tom Boardman as a means to promote their Shot Glass Chess Set invention. A decade later it began doing business in the US. Firebox.com sells the very gadgets that women are forced to yell over to get their men's (and boys') attention. Firebox.com (formerly hotbox.co.uk) is an Internet retailer selling toys, games, and high-tech gadgets for boys (and girls, really) of all ages; products include remote-controlled cars and planes for the younger set, while for the older guys there are DVDs, cameras, tools, sea scooters, pool tables, and even the Internet Fridge (a refrigerator complete with a 56k modem, TV, radio, and digital camera).

Capital Ford Inc offers commercial vehicles including Ford flatbeds and delivery vehicles and Mitsubishi specialized trucks. Visitors to the company Web site can apply for financing, search vehicle inventory, research trade-in values, schedule service, order parts, and check car rentail availability. Capital Ford is owned by president Tim Michael.Capital Ford thinks a new Ford in your garage is a capital idea. The company sells new Ford cars, trucks, and conversion vans under The Outlet banner in Raleigh. Part of a network of several other Capital dealerships in central North Carolina, Capital Ford also sells used cars and provides parts and service.

Darcars was founded in 1977 by chairman and CEO John Darvish, whose family still owns and runs the company. Buying a new vehicle in the Washington, DC, area can expose you to the Darcars side of human nature. Darcars Automotive Group, an automobile dealership holding company, has about 25 automobile dealerships in Maryland and Virginia. They sell new and used automobiles, including cars made by Ford, General Motors, Kia, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Darcars also offers a full range of automotive services, including collision repair through nearly 10 locations, parts and service departments, and rental cars.

ABS was founded in 1997 by president Craig Knouf. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ricoh Americas. When you think of business, what systems do you associate with it? Associated Business Systems (ABS) thinks of big gadgets. ABS sells and services high-tech office machines (such as printers, copiers, fax machines, and scanners) made by companies such as Ricoh, HP, and Kyocera Mita. Other products include archival and retrieval devices, network imaging systems, and supplies for all the machines on the sales floor. Associated Business Systems operates more than a dozen locations in Oregon and Washington, and it services about 35,000 copiers and printers in both states.

Chastang Enterprises which does business as Bayou City Ford, sells new and used cars, trucks, SUVs, from a dealership in Houston, aka The Bayou City. The dealership also offers fleet sales, financing, vehicle maintenance, and parts. Chastang's Web site allows users to search new and used inventory, apply for financing, schedule service, and order parts. The company is owned by the founding Chastang family.Son of a gun, Chastang Enterprises has big fun selling Fords on the bayou.

With more than 40 years in the automotive industry, JM Family Enterprises is a leading provider of quality products and services. We are a privately-held company, offering a dynamic work environment, world-class benefits and a culture of giving. An unwavering commitment to our associates and customers has earned us national recognition in each of our businesses, and we are dedicated to providing the best service possible to our clients and partners.Exceeding your expectations is an ambitious mission. And we accomplish it every day. How? By having the best people and most innovative processes in the industry.

The Stanley Gibbons Group was founded in 1865 with the publication of its first stamp catalog. If you're seeking a stamp of approval (or any other kind of stamp), best to consult with the Stanley Gibbons Group. The Stanley Gibbons Group Limited sells stamps, autographs, and other collectibles from its London retail store and its retail website. It also makes stamp-collecting accessories and publishes Gibbons Stamp Monthly magazine, which has been in continuous circulation since 1890. Stamps and autographs are considered by The Stanley Gibbons Group Limited to be solid financial investments; therefore, it hopes to spin off a separate investment arm. In late 2010, The Stanley Gibbons Group Limited acquired Benham Collectibles from Flying Brands to diversify its business.

Kable Media Services (KMS) distributes more than 400 magazines and periodicals for about 200 publishers throughout North America and, to a lesser extent,overseas. It prints and distributes publications such as Archie Comics and Ms. Magazine. Its Kable Fulfillment Services division provides magazine subscription services and merchandise fulfillment for publishers and marketers. The Kable Distribution Services division is a leading full service international periodical distributor. KMS has offices in New York, Illinois, Ohio, Colorado, California, and the UK. The company is a subsidiary of the AMREP Corp.

Target Commercial Interiors (TCI) is a leading provider of contemporary furnishings for large, small, and medium-sized businesses, with more than a dozen retail showrooms in Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota, Washington, and Wisconsin. Its product selection includes chairs, desks, and tables, as well as floor coverings, lighting, and window treatments. The company is a leading Steelcase dealer. TCI also provides such services as interior planning and design, installation, and project management. In addition to its showrooms, the company sells office products online. TCI is a subsidiary of the nation's #2 discount retailer Target. This business has office decor in its cross hairs.

KaBloom was founded in 1997 by David Hartstein and former Staples CEO Thomas Sternberg. KaBloom.com can be found daisy chaining across the country and cyberspace. The floral chain owns or franchises about 30 retail shops that sell bouquets, cut flowers, and plants primarily in Massachusetts, and is test-marketing selling flowers through kiosks. It also offers national floral delivery through its toll-free number and Web site. Its business flower program arranges flower deliveries to office buildings with weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly schedules available. From about a dozen stores in the Boston area, KaBloom has spread its roots to about a dozen other states and the District of Columbia.

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